The seven - later nine - members of the electoral college of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] were called '''prince electors''' ([[German]]: Kurfürst, pl: Kurfürsten) Their role in the election of the emperor was codified in the [[Golden Bull]] of 1356. | The seven - later nine - members of the electoral college of the [[Holy Roman Empire]] were called '''prince electors''' ([[German]]: Kurfürst, pl: Kurfürsten) Their role in the election of the emperor was codified in the [[Golden Bull]] of 1356. |