Frederick Barbarossa

Frederick I (German: Friedrich I. von Hohenstaufen)(1122 – June 10 1190), also known as Friedrich Barbarossa ("Frederick Redbeard") was elected king of Germany on March 4, 1152 and crowned Holy Roman Emperor on June 18 1155. He was also Duke of Swabia (1147-1152, as Frederick III) and King of Italy (1154-1186). As son of Duke Frederick II of Swabia (German Schwaben) and Judith of Bavaria, from the rival House of Guelph (or Welf), Frederick descended from Germany's two leading principal families, making him an acceptable choice for the Empire's princely electors as heir to royal crown.

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German - Hohenstaufen - 1122 - June 10 - 1190 - Barbarossa - March 4 - 1152 - Holy Roman Emperor - June 18 - 1155 - Duke of Swabia - King of Italy - Frederick II of Swabia (German Schwaben) - House of Guelph

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