Election
Chosen king after Frederick fails to secure the German crown.
Role range: 1308-1313
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Henry VII Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry VII through 8 dated historical records for Germany.
Henry VII, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1308–1313Years on this page
1308
Election as King of the Romans
Henry VII is elected King of the Romans, beginning his path toward the imperial crown.
Role range: 1308-1313
Succession to German Kingship
Henry succeeds to the German kingship after the death of Albert I and secures election by the prince-electors.
Role range: 1308-1313
1310
Rule of Bohemia
Rules Bohemia from 1310
Role range: 1308-1313
1312
Coronation
Crowned Holy Roman Emperor
Role range: 1308-1313
Siege of Rome
Henry fights opponents in Rome and is crowned emperor at the Lateran amid continuing conflict in the city.
1313
Death of Henry VII
Holy Roman Emperor Henry VII dies at Buonconvento during his Italian campaign.
Role range: 1308-1313
Succession
Henry's death leaves the imperial succession open, leading to the disputed 1314 election between Louis of Bavaria and Frederick the Fair.
Role range: 1308-1313
Records, sources and methodology
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