Frederick II, Holy Roman emperor and German king

Frederick II, 1194–1250, Holy Roman emperor (1220–50) and German king (1212–20), king of Sicily (1197–1250), and king of Jerusalem (1229–50), son of Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI and of Constance, heiress of Sicily.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Character and Legacy
• Conflict in Germany and Italy
• King of Jerusalem
• Beginning of Reign in Sicily
• Rivalry for the German Crown
• Bibliography

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