Birth of Frederick II
Birth of Frederick II, son of the holy Roman Emperor & King of Germany Henry VI
Role range: 1212-1250
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Frederick II Biography and Timeline
Follow Frederick II through 76 dated historical records for Germany.
Frederick II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
76Distinct records
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1194–1235Years on this page
1194
1198
Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1212-1250
Succession
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1212-1250
Succession
Succeeds as King of Siciliy
Role range: 1212-1250
1212
Papal Bull
A Papal Bull renounces land claimed since death of Henry VI
Role range: 1212-1250
Succession
Succeeds as King of Germany
Role range: 1212-1250
1214
Battle of Bouvines
France gains Flanders & wins the Imperial crown for Frederick II
Role range: 1212-1250
1215
Coronation
Crowned King at Aachen on the marble throne of Charlamagne
Role range: 1212-1250
1218
Death of Frederick II
Death of Otto IV, leaves Frederick the undisputed leader of the Germans
Role range: 1212-1250
1220
Coronation
Crowned Emperor at Rome by Pope Honorius III
Role range: 1212-1250
Confoederatio Cum Principibus Ecclesiasticis
In the 1220 Confoederatio cum principibus ecclesiasticis, Frederick gave up a number of regalia in favour of the bishops, among them tariffs, coining, and fortification
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
In the 1220 Confoederatio cum principibus ecclesiasticis, Frederick gave up a number of regalia in favour of the bishops, among them tariffs, coining, and fortification
Role range: 1212-1250
Rebellion of Rebels in Sicily
Puts down a rebellion in Sicily
Rebellion of Rebels in Sicily
Puts down a rebellion in Sicily
Role range: 1212-1250
1225
Marriage
Marries Isabella of Brienne, through the marriage claims the Kingdom of Jerusalem
Role range: 1212-1250
1227
Mobilization
Embarks on a new Crusade to the Holy Land but his army is stricken with fever
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Mobilization
Lands at Otranto
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
1228
Invasion of Empire
Pope Gregory IX invades the lands of Frederick II, the "non-cxhristian" king
Capture of Bethlehem
The Sultan of Egypt, al-Kamil, surrenders Bethlehem
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Capture of Jerusalem
The Sultan of Egypt, al-Kamil, surrenders Jerusalem
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Capture of Nazareth
The Sultan of Egypt, al-Kamil, surrenders Nazareth
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Succession
Frederick II proclaims himself King of Jerusalem
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
1229
Excommunication
Excommunicated by the Pope Gregory IX
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Bethlehem
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Jerusalem
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Judea
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Nazareth
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Bethlehem
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Jerusalem
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Judea
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Rule of Nazareth
Negotiates with the Muslims for Nazareth, Bethlehem & Jerusalem & a link to the coast
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Succession
Proclaims himself as the King of Jerusalem
Role range: 1228-1229 – 1212-1250
Capture of Germany
Captures Southern Italy from the Papal armies
1230
Excommunication
Forces Pope Gregory to reverse his excommunication
Role range: 1212-1250
1231
Holy Roman Empire
Pope Gregory IX takes control of Prussia & leases it to the Teutonic Knights
Role range: 1212-1250
Rule of Prussia
Pope Gregory IX takes control of Prussia & leases it to the Teutonic Knights
Role range: 1212-1250
Teutonic Knights
Pope Gregory IX takes control of Prussia & leases it to the Teutonic Knights
Role range: 1212-1250
1232
Holy Roman Empire
The 1232 Statutum in favorem principum extends privileges to secular territories to alllow the German princes to maintain order north of the Alps while Frederick concentrated on Italy which marks the first time that the German dukes were called domini terrae, owners of their lands
Role range: 1212-1250
Statutum in favorem principum mostly
The 1232 Statutum in favorem principum extends privileges to secular territories to alllow the German princes to maintain order north of the Alps while Frederick concentrated on Italy which marks the first time that the German dukes were called domini terrae, owners of their lands
Role range: 1212-1250
1235
Frederick II sends Henry III 3 leopards, kept in the Tower of
Frederick II sends Henry III 3 leopards, kept in the Tower of London
Role range: 1212-1250
Records, sources and methodology
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