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Holy Roman Empire[1] ← 962 – 1806 ↓ Flag Coat of arms Banner of the Holy Roman Emperor Coat of arms of Maximilian II Location of Holy Roman Empire The extent of the Holy Roman Empire around 1600, superimposed over modern European state borders. Capital Varied over time Language(s) Latin, Germanic, Romance and Slavic dialects Religion Roman Catholicism Government Monarchy Emperor For the full list of Holy Roman Emperors, see Holy Roman Emperor. Legislature Reichstag Historical era Middle Ages - Otto I crowned Emperor of Italy 2 February, 962 - Conrad II assumes crown of Burgundy 1034 - Peace of Augsburg 25 September 1555 - Peace of Westphalia 24 October 1648 - Disestablished 6 August 1806 Preceded by Succeeded by East Francia Old Swiss Confederacy Dutch Republic Confederation of the Rhine Austrian Empire First French Empire Kingdom of Prussia United States of Belgium =