Treaty of Eltville

The Treaty of Eltville, signed on May 26, 1349, was a pivotal agreement that resolved a succession dispute for the German throne. G\u00fcnther of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg, who had been elected king in opposition to Charles of Luxembourg, was mortally ill and facing defeat. By the terms of this treaty, G\u00fcnther relinquished his claim to the German throne in exchange for 20,000 silver marks and amnesty for his supporters. This agreement effectively ended the challenge to Charles of Luxembourg's claim, who had been elected anti-king in 1346. The treaty was a significant step in consolidating power and bringing a period of conflict to a close in the Holy Roman Empire.1