Frederick I Barbarossa1157
The Papal legate describes the imperial crown as a "benefice". Sparks off a Papal Investiture contest
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The Papal legate describes the imperial crown as a "benefice". Sparks off a Papal Investiture contest
The Imperial Party places an "Imperial Governor" over cites in the Empire
Persuades the Diet to recognize his 2 year old son Frederick as King of the Romans
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