Imperial Vicar For Particular Provinces
In the Empire's early centuries, imperial vicars were appointed from time to time to administer one of the Empire's constituent kingdoms of Germany, Italy or Arles. This was in fact a different office.
In the absence of an Emperor, the right to appoint vicars for provinces was exercised by the Pope. This is not to be confused with the ecclesiastical office of vicar.
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