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  2. Mar 25, 2024 · Kids Encyclopedia Facts. Frederick Barbarossa (December 1122 – 10 June 1190), also known as Frederick I (German: Friedrich I, Italian: Federico I ), was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death 35 years later. He was elected King of Germany in Frankfurt on 4 March 1152 and crowned in Aachen on 9 March 1152.

  3. Frederick invaded Italy in 1154 and was crowned emperor at Rome in 1155. His beard led the Italians to give him the nickname Barbarossa (Red Beard). The efforts in Italy were, in the long run, unsuccessful. Times had changed since Charlemagne had founded the empire in 800.

  4. Mar 17, 2024 · Frederick Barbarossa was a powerful figure on the European political and military scene in the 12th Century. He was Holy Roman Emperor and led forces into the Holy Land on Crusade. He famously died in a rather odd way. He was born in 1122 or 1123.

  5. Frederick I, nicknamed Barbarossa, was one of the most notable Holy Roman Emperors, who left a considerable political and cultural legacy, especially in Germany and Italy. Thus, he has been the subjects of many studies as well as works of art.

  6. Frederick's nickname was Barbarossa (“Redbeard”). This was because of his remarkable beard, which was red. “Barba” is the Latin word for beard. “Rossa” is also Latin and means “red”. Frederick was raised formally and strictly. On 4 March 1142, at the age of 20, Frederick was crowned King of Germany.

  7. Jun 13, 2019 · During World War II, the Germans launched a massive attack against Russia, which they dubbed Operation Barbarossa in honor of the medieval emperor. Frederick I Barbarossa reigned as Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 to 1190. Learn about his military exploits and his impact on medieval Europe.

  8. Fredrick I or Fredrick Barbarossa was the most influential and well known emperor of Holy Roman Empire from the middle ages. He ruled as the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 till his death in 1190. Fredrick was an able statesman, an excellent military commander and an astute administrator.

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