Die Apostolische Kanzlei und der Romaufenthalt Friedrichs III.. Römische Historische Mitteilungen|Römische Historische Mitteilungen 63|

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The Apostolic Chancery issued numerous documents for those who were involved in Frederick III’s journey to Rome for his coronation as emperor. This study focuses on the analysis of these documents, which will be carried out based on the Repertorium Germanicum and the original documents digitalized on Monasterium.net. The study’s results deliver three important observations: first of all, the dominant opinion that Frederick III’s coronation was not accompanied by any papal indult cannot be sustained. Secondly, the fact that a high number of documents were issued by the Curia can be seen as part of the strategy put in place in order to consolidate the restored unity of the Church. Thirdly, a thorough analysis of the entries contained in the Curia’s registries makes it possible to identify the names of some hitherto unknown participants of the Romzug. Moreover, these documents provide evidence of the fact that some participants took advantage of the Romzug to obtain personal benefits concerning their own spiritual issues or the spiritual needs of their relatives and subordinates. The bishop of Gurk is a prime example. In fact, Johannes Schallermann submitted a vast collective supplication for his diocese’s members and for other people closely related to him. The analysis of the widely scattered original documents shows that not all documents issued by the Apostolic Chancery were recorded in the Curia and that there are not only many documents missing in the series of registries dating back to the time of Pope Nicholas V., but also gaps among the Registra Vaticana caused by the loss of several volumes.