Holy Roman Empire Between 11971220

saintly Roman Empire between 11971220 Between 1197 and 1218 the consecrate Roman Empire became a medieval soap opera. The main(prenominal) 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 stop of 21 years was riveting. In 1197 Henry VI, king of Sicily, and the Holy Roman Empire died leaving his two year obsolescent 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 state of 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...If you sine qua non to get a full essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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