In 1788, the ruling family of Savoy pushed to receive an electoral title. Their ambition was backed by Brandenburg-Prussia. Nonetheless, the French Revolution and subsequent Coalition Wars soon rendered this a moot point.Peter Wilson. Heart of Europe: A History of the Holy Roman Empire. Cambridge: 2016. p. 227.
In 1788, the ruling family of Savoy pushed to receive an electoral title. Their ambition was backed by Brandenburg-Prussia. Nonetheless the French Revolution and subsequent Coalition Wars soon rendered this a moot point.Pe,ter Wilson. Heart of Europe: A History of the Holy Roman Empire. Cambridge: 2016. p. 227.