21 May 1254Death of Conrad IVConrad IV
Death of Conrad IV
Historical records for Germany in 1254, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Conrad IV
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.
Dies while preparing to invade 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
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.
Appointed Regent for Conradin in south Italy
Unites the Empire with Sicily
Succeeds as King of Sicily, unites the Empire with Sicily
Succeeds as King of Germany, son of Conrad IV
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