Hohenstaufen

The Hohenstaufen were a dynasty of Kings of Germany, many of whom were also crowned Holy Roman Emperor and Dukes of Swabia. The proper name, taken from their castle in Swabia, is Staufen.

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Kings of Germany - Holy Roman Emperor - Dukes of Swabia - Swabia

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When the last member of the Salian dynasty, Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor, died without an heir there was controversy about the succession. Frederick and Conrad, the two current male Staufens, were grandsons of Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor and nephews of Henry V. After the death of the intervening king and emperor Lothar III of Supplinburg, in 1137, Conrad became Conrad III of Germany.

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Salian - Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor - Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor - Lothar III of Supplinburg - Conrad III

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