Diet
Receives the homage of the Burgundian noblemen
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1157 in Germany
Explore 16 historical events and records for Germany in 1157.
Historical records for Germany in 1157
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October
Holy Roman Empire
Receives the homage of the Burgundian noblemen
Other events (month unknown)
Capture of Bresica
Frederick I Barbarossa invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Capture of Milan
Invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Diet
The Papal legate describes the imperial crown as a "benefice". Sparks off a Papal Investiture contest
Holy Roman Emperor
The term sacrum ("holy," in the sense of "consecrated") in connection with the medieval Roman Empire is first used under Frederick I Barbarossa ("Holy Empire"), reflects Fredericks ambition to dominate Italy and the Papacy
Holy Roman Empire
Fredericks Army is wiped out by typhus
Holy Roman Empire
Frederick I Barbarossa invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Holy Roman Empire
Invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Holy Roman Empire
Frederick I Invades Poland & forces the submission of Duke Boleslav IV
Invasion of Italy
Invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Invasion of Italy
Fredericks Army is wiped out by typhus
Invasion of Lombardy
Frederick I Barbarossa invades Italy & seizes Milan, Brescia & other towns in Lombardy
Invasion of Poland
Frederick I Invades Poland & forces the submission of Duke Boleslav IV
Result of Surrender of Duke Boleslav IV
Duke Boleslav IV submits after Frederick I's invasion, ending immediate Polish resistance to the imperial campaign.
Surrender of Duke Boleslav IV
Frederick I Invades Poland & forces the submission of Duke Boleslav IV
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