Conrad IV21 May 1254
Conrads death is followed by an interregnum from 1254-1273 which cripples the Empire
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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.
Conrads death is followed by the Interregnum, during which no king could achieve universal recognition, allowing the princes to consolidate their holdings and become even more independent rulers
The infant Conradin inherited dynastic claims but could not exercise effective royal authority in Germany.
William of Holland remained the papally supported rival king after Conrad IV's death.
William of Holland died during a campaign in Friesland, reopening the disputed royal succession.
Konrad of Cologne promoted a new royal election after William of Holland's death.
A group of electors chose Richard of Cornwall as King of the Romans.
A rival group of electors chose Alfonso X of Castile as King of the Romans.
Richard of Cornwall was crowned at Aachen but never established durable authority throughout the Empire.
Konrad of Cologne supported Richard of Cornwall and helped arrange his coronation.
Arnold of Trier supported Alfonso X in the divided royal election.
Alfonso X maintained his German royal claim from Castile and never travelled to Germany.
Richard made intermittent visits to the Rhineland but spent most of his reign in England.
Richard returned to Germany and attempted to reinforce his limited royal position.
Richard was captured at the Battle of Lewes, further weakening his ability to intervene in Germany.
Conradin left Germany to pursue the Hohenstaufen inheritance in southern Italy.
Conradin was executed in Naples, ending the legitimate male Hohenstaufen line.
Richard of Cornwall died, removing the only claimant who had exercised any authority in Germany.
Alfonso X continued to assert his nominal German claim after Richard's death.
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