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Germany in 1256

Historical records for Germany in 1256, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.

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2Places
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Historical records

January

28 January 1256InterregnumWilliam of Holland

Friesland · House / House of Hohenstaufen

William of Holland died during a campaign in Friesland, reopening the disputed royal succession.

Other Events

1256InterregnumKonrad von Hochstaden

Cologne · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Konrad of Cologne promoted a new royal election after William of Holland's death.

Names involved

Konrad von HochstadenWilliam of Holland

Places involved

CologneFriesland

Provenance

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