Keywords: Charles VI, Inaugural ceremonies, Homage, Erbhuldigung, estates, Viennese court For example, were the privileges confirmed in advance of the inauguration ceremony? Were oaths or other forms of affirming the good will of the sovereign like traditional ceremonies (Carinthia) required by the estates? Were there any differences? Who was involved and why were these expansive journeys and ceremonies staged almost two decades after assuming power? The paper will focus especially on the formal oath taking, the confirmation of privileges by the sovereign and where and when these ceremonies took place. The time span of these inaugurations from 1711 to 1732 and the fact that Charles received the tribute in person is of interest to describe the relationship between the ruler and the estates and the significance of these ceremonies as a whole. The paper focus on the inauguration ceremonies of Charles VI in the Austrian lands. This email address is being protected from spambots. Institute of Austrian Historical Research /Austrian State Archives Legitimating Power? Inaugural Ceremonies of Charles VI
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