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1257 in Germany

Explore 6 historical events and records for Germany in 1257.

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Historical records for Germany in 1257

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January

13 January 1257

Interregnum

of Cornwall, Richard · Frankfurt · House / House of Hohenstaufen

A group of electors chose Richard of Cornwall as King of the Romans.

April

1 April 1257

Interregnum

X, Alfonso · Frankfurt · House / House of Hohenstaufen

A rival group of electors chose Alfonso X of Castile as King of the Romans.

May

17 May 1257

Interregnum

of Cornwall, Richard · Aachen · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Richard of Cornwall was crowned at Aachen but never established durable authority throughout the Empire.

Other events (month unknown)

1257

Interregnum

von Hochstaden, Konrad · Cologne · Archbishop of Cologne · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Konrad of Cologne supported Richard of Cornwall and helped arrange his coronation.

1257

Interregnum

von Isenburg, Arnold · Trier · Archbishop of Trier · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Arnold of Trier supported Alfonso X in the divided royal election.

1257

Interregnum

X, Alfonso · Castile · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Alfonso X maintained his German royal claim from Castile and never travelled to Germany.

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