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1272 in Germany

Explore 2 historical events and records for Germany in 1272.

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Historical records for Germany in 1272

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April

2 April 1272

Interregnum

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

Richard of Cornwall died, removing the only claimant who had exercised any authority in Germany.

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1272

Interregnum

X, Alfonso · Castile · House / House of Hohenstaufen

Alfonso X continued to assert his nominal German claim after Richard's death.

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