He succeeded his father in 1410 as Elector of the Palatinate but did not run for the German crown .
During his father 's campaign in Italy 1401 - 1402 Louis served as imperial vicar .
Louis succeeded Louis ' father in 1410 as Elector of the Palatinate but did not run for the German crown .
During his father 's campaign in Italy 1401 - 1402 Louis served as imperial vicar .