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The Hohenstaufen (or the Staufer (s)) were a dynasty of Kings of Germany, many of whom were also crowned Holy Roman Emperor and Duke of Swabia. The dynasty can be dated from 1138 until 1266. In 1194, the Hohenstaufen also became Kings of Sicily. The proper name, taken from their castle in Swabia, is Staufen. Therefore, the dynasty is sometimes ...
Unlike other political histories which derive their focus from the rule of a single dynasty, this chapter has to deal with the demise of the Hohenstaufen, the so-called ‘interregnum’, and the following attempts at reconstruction. It has also to render intelligible the complex impact on kingship of the territorial principalities of Germany.
- Michael Toch
- 1999
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Hohenstaufen cooperation and conflict with the papacy, 1152–1215. Frederick’s interest in Italy stemmed not only from his difficulties in Germany but also from his desire to obtain imperial coronation at the hands of the pope, who alone could bestow this dignity. Frederick enjoyed good relations with the papacy early in his reign, and in ...
The second of the Hohenstaufen rulers, Frederick I (r. 1152-90), also known as Frederick Barbarossa because of his red beard, struggled throughout his reign to restore the power and prestige of the German monarchy, but he had little success. Because the German dukes had grown stronger both during and after the Investiture Contest and because ...
The ruling house, or dynasty, of the Holy Roman Empire and Germany for more than 100 years was named Hohenstaufen. More accurately, the name is Staufen, from the castle built by the family’s founder, Count Frederick, in the Swabian Jura Mountains. The dynasty ruled from 1138 until 1254 with the exception of the years 1208 to 1212.
The Hohenstaufen, also called the Staufer or Staufen, were a dynasty of German kings (1138–1254) during the Middle Ages. Besides Germany, they also ruled the Kingdom of Sicily (1194–1268). Three members of the dynasty—Frederick I, Henry VI and Frederick II—were crowned Holy Roman Emperor. The family derives its name from the castle ...
1268-1308. The popes have won the 200-year fight with the emperors, first the Salians and then the Hohenstaufen. A total war that ended in total victory. The imperial family of the Henrys of Waiblingen has been annihilated either in battle, through illness or at a last resort by execution.
