History of Frederick II

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Frederick II Hohenstaufen ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1211 through 1250. His empire was frequently at war with the [Papal States]?, so it is not surprising the he was excommunicated - in fact, twice. Pope Gregory IX went so far as to call him the anti-Christ.

Frederick II Hohenstaufen ruled the Holy Roman Empire from 1211? through 1250?. His empire was frequently at war with the [Papal States]?, so it is not surprising the he was excommunicated - in fact, twice. Pope Gregory IX went so far as to call him the anti-Christ.

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Initially he was King of Sicily, from age four. His kingdom was held for him by Pope Innocent III until he was of age.

He was born on December 26, 1196; initially he was King of Sicily, from age four. His kingdom was held for him by Pope Innocent III until he was of age.

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He was elected emperor following the Otto IV debacle. Innocent III was a significant supporter and managed to get most of the princes to renounce the excommunicated Otto and elect Frederick. This was confirmed at the Diet of Nuremberg in September, 1211, although he was not crowned until 1215.

He was elected emperor following the Otto IV debacle. Innocent III was a significant supporter and managed to get most of the princes to renounce the excommunicated Otto and elect Frederick. This was confirmed at the Diet of Nuremberg in September, 1211?, although he was not crowned until 1215.