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There were between seven and nine electoral princes, who had the privilege of electing the new emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. For this reason, the electoral prince has more power than an ordinary prince and is only surpassed by the emperor. And, of course, by Death.
Death commands the elector: "Take off your purple and your ermines". Rather unfairly since Death himself wears an ermine coat.
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