Nuremberg Charter

The Nuremberg Charter, established in 1233 by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II, was a legal document that outlined the rights and responsibilities of the Holy Roman Emperor and the city of Nuremberg. It granted Nuremberg special privileges, including self-governance and economic rights, while reaffirming the emperor’s authority over the city. Essentially, it formalized the relationship between the ruler and the city, balancing local independence with imperial control, and helped organize governance and legal administration within the empire during that period.