Frederick III Biography

Born into the Habsburg dynasty as son of Albert I and Elizabeth of Carinthia.

Birth of Frederick III, later called Frederick the Fair, son of Albert I.

Receives Habsburg ducal expectations while still a minor.

Succeeds as Duke of Austria and Styria after Albert I is murdered.

Albert I is murdered, forcing Frederick to defend Habsburg interests.

Marries Isabella of Aragon, strengthening dynastic connections.

Elected King of the Romans by part of the electoral college.

Continues resistance against Louis IV after the disputed election.

Bohemian nobles support Frederick during the struggle with Louis IV.

Relies on Habsburg lands to sustain his royal claim.

Prepares for renewed confrontation with Louis IV.

Invades Bavaria with Leopold while pressing his claim to the German crown.

Captured by Louis IV after defeat at Muhldorf.

Defeated by Louis IV of Bavaria and John of Bohemia.

Held prisoner by Louis IV after defeat at Muhldorf.

Acknowledges Louis IV and agrees to a shared kingship arrangement.

Born in Innsbruck as a member of the Habsburg inner Austrian line.

Inherits Styrian, Carinthian and Carniolan claims while still young.

Makes a pilgrimage to the Holy Land before his imperial career.

Confirms Habsburg use of the archducal title in Austria.

Inherits disputed Austrian authority after Ladislaus Posthumous dies.