Marriage
Marries Isabella, 3rd wife, daughter of John of England
Role range: 1212-1250
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Frederick II Biography and Timeline — Page 2
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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1235–1792Years on this page
1235
1237
Battle of Cortenuova
The Teutonic Knights & Swordbrothers unite. Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor defeats the Lombard Guelfs in Italy
Role range: 1212-1250
Teutonic Knights
The Teutonic Knights & Swordbrothers unite
Role range: 1212-1250
1238
Declaration of War
Frederick IIs 3rd Lombard Campaign
Role range: 1212-1250
1239
Declaration of War
Gregory IX declares a Crusade against Frederick II
Role range: 1212-1250
Excommunication
Frederick II is excommunicated
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Gregory IX declares a Crusade against Frederick II. Frederick II is excommunicated
Role range: 1212-1250
1241
Rule of Italy
To subdue the Papacy & unite south Italy Fredericks candidate is made Pope
Role range: 1212-1250
Battle of Liegnitz
Mohi & Mongolarmies defeat the Poles & Germans
Role range: 1212-1250
Capture of Tuscany
Captures Tuscany from Pope Gregory IX
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Launches an invasion on the Papal lands
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Frederick II captures a large delegationof French prelates off Genoa
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Mohi & Mongolarmies defeat the Poles & Germans
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Nearly captures Rome
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Captures Tuscany from Pope Gregory IX
Role range: 1212-1250
Invasion of Italy
Launches an invasion on the Papal lands
Role range: 1212-1250
Siege of Genoa
Frederick II captures a large delegationof French prelates off Genoa
Role range: 1212-1250
Siege of Rome
Nearly captures Rome
Role range: 1212-1250
1244
Holy Roman Empire
The Turks expel the Crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem
Role range: 1212-1250
Siege of Jerusalem
The Turks expel the Crusaders under Frederick II from Jerusalem
Role range: 1212-1250
1245
Council of Lyons
The Council of Lyons declares Frederick II deposed
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
The Council of Lyons declares Frederick II deposed
Role range: 1212-1250
1248
Battle of Vitoria
Defeated by the forces of the Pope & Italian cities
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
Defeated by the forces of the Pope & Italian cities
Role range: 1212-1250
1250
Death of Frederick II
Death of Frederick II
Role range: 1212-1250
Burial
Buried at Palermo Cathedral
Role range: 1212-1250
Holy Roman Empire
After the death of Frederick II in 1250, the German Kingdom was divided between his son Conrad IV (died 1254) and the anti-king, William of Holland (died 1256)
Role range: 1212-1250
Battle of Lucera
Defeated by the forces of the Pope & Italian cities
Role range: 1212-1250
1411
Birth of Frederick II
Birth of Frederick II, son of Frederick I
Role range: 1428-1464
1428
Elector
Appointed Elector of Saxony
Role range: 1428-1464
1432
Peace
Concludes a peace with the Hussites
Role range: 1428-1464
1439
Rule of Meissen
Acquires the burgravate of Meissen
Role range: 1428-1464
1786
Succession
Succeeds as King of Prussia, nephew of Frederick II the Great
Role range: 1786-1797
1787
Invasion of Netherlands, The
Prussia invades the Dutch Republic
Role range: 1786-1797
1791
Declaration of Pillnitz
Offers to support Louis XVI in the Declaration of Pillnitz
Role range: 1786-1797
1792
Declaration of War
Prussia declares war on France against the anti-monarchism of the Legislative Assembly
Role range: 1786-1797
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.