Birth of Conrad IV, son of Emperor Frederick II
Historical person
Conrad IV Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Conrad IV, based on 13 World History Database records associated with Germany.
Chronological biography
1228
1237
Elected King of Germany in place of his half brother Henry VII
Created Duke of Swabia
Succeeds as King of Germany
1245
Pope Innocent IV declares Conrad IV deposed
1251
Flees to Sicily & assumes the throne
1252
Subdues a rebellion in Terra di Lavoro
Subdues a rebellion in Terra di Lavoro
1253
Captures Naples
1254
Death of Conrad IV
Conrads death is followed by an interregnum from 1254-1273 which cripples the Empire
Conrad IV died in southern Italy, leaving the Hohenstaufen cause without an adult king able to govern Germany.
Dies while preparing to invade Germany
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.