Year of Four Emperors

300px John IV the Young, second of the Four Emperors, assassinated by Andrew II of Haense at the age of 17.

The Year of Four Emperors refers to the year 1585 in the Holy Orenian Empire. The year is considered to have memorable significance because of the assassination of two Holy Orenian Emperors and a single abdication leading to a rapid succession of four monarchs within one year. The four monarchs who ruled during this year were John III, John IV, Robert II, and Philip I.