was usually first crowned with the Iron Crown of Lombardy, after which he assumed the title of rex Italiae, king of Italy. After this he would ride on to Rome and be crowned emperor by the pope. Maximilian I was the first king to bear the title of emperor-elect. After his march to Rome for his Imperial coronation failed in 1508, he had himself proclaimed emperor-elect with papal consent. His successor Charles V also assumed that title after his coronation in 1520 until he was crowned emperor by the pope in 1530. From Ferdinand I onwards, all emperors did not get crowned by the Pope anymore. At the same time, chosen successors of the emperors held the title of king of the Romans, if elected by the college of electors during their predecessor's lifetime. Emperors are listed in bold. Rival kings, anti-kings, and junior co-regents are italicized. See also Kings of Germany family tree List of German monarchs in 1918 List of German queens List of rulers of Austria List of rulers of Bavaria List of monarchs of Prussia List of rulers of Saxony List of rulers of Württemberg Footnotes External links 01 Germany Monarchs, German Medieval Germany Early Modern history of Germany East Francia Monarchy in Germany