The Holy Roman Empire between 1197-1218

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The Holy Roman Empire between 1197-1218

Between 1197 and 1218 the Holy Roman Empire became a medieval soap opera. The main characters were Pope Innocent III, Fredrick II, Phillip of Swabbia, and Otto IV. King Phillip of France would also play a major role along with Constance, mother of Fredrick II. The background from this period of 21 years was riveting. In 1197 Henry VI, king of Sicily, and the Holy Roman Empire died leaving his two year old son Fredrick II as king of Sicily. However Phillip of Swabbia and Otto IV would vie for the throne in the Holy Roman Empire. A double election concurred and both Otto and Phillip were elected. The two had a war which was ended in 1204 by the Pope, naming Otto the king. Yet in 1207, the kingship would change again and Phillip of Swabbia would become king. However just over a year after becoming king Phillip would be booted from the throne in 1208. Otto would take over as king of the Empire. However in 1211 Otto IV, would no longer be king of the Holy Roman Empire as he would be replaced by the young Fredrick II. Interestingly enough Fredrick II was raised by Pope Innocent III giving the pope some major power inside the Holy Roman Empire. During this time during the rule of Otto and Otto (after Phillip died in Otto’s second reign), two crusades were going on in which Otto participated in. During 1204 a crusade was brought forth by Innocent during the same time as a war over the throne was being fought. My essay is on the Holy Roman Empire between the death of Henry and the return of Fredrick II back to Germany in 1220. We will start in 1197 after Henry VI has died.

In 1197 the Imperial throne had created an opening with the death of Henry VI. No one had been elected into his spot; The...

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...n Frederick II would become Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, and become a pope’s best friend. Obvioulsy in this period of 1197-1220, something modern and future civilizations should take into effect. As the Germans were having a wacky 23 years, so was the rest of Europe. It seemed that Germany’s wackiness had rubbed off onto Italy, England, and France. This should be shown that by how a border neighbor is doing can greatly effect how your country does. Such as in Germany there was a war going on, there were also two wars going on between England and France and a Holy War to get back the Holy Land. So from 1197-1220 Germany would have been a very hectic place. During these 23 years it is said that the German diet met on average 36 times per year, 3 times a month, 3 times as much as usual. Living in those 23 years of feudal Germany would have been very interesting.

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