Imperial count palatine

An imperial count palatine (Latin: comes palatinus caesareus, German: Kaiserlicher Hofpfalzgraf) was an official in the Holy Roman Empire with quasi-monarchical ("palatine") powers. In all, over 5,000 imperial counts palatine were created between the 14th and 18th centuries. The office was hereditary in perpetuity in the legitimate male line.

"Count of the Sacred Palace of the Lateran" redirects here. For this title in papal usage, see Count palatine ยง Papal counts palatine.
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