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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 in 1190. He was elected King of Germany in Frankfurt on 4 March 1152 and crowned in Aachen on 9 March 1152.
Mar 4, 2024 · Frederick I, duke of Swabia (as Frederick III, 1147–90) and German king and Holy Roman emperor (1152–90), who challenged papal authority and sought to establish German predominance in western Europe. He died while on the Third Crusade to the Holy Land. Learn more about Frederick’s life and reign.
Frederick I, German Friedrich known as Frederick Barbarossa (“Redbeard”), (born c. 1123—died June 10, 1190, Kingdom of Armenia), Duke of Swabia (1147–90), German king (1152–90), and Holy Roman Emperor (1155–90). He signed the Treaty of Constance (1153), which promised him the imperial crown in return for his allegiance to the papacy.
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.
May 23, 2018 · Frederick I ( Barbarossa) (1123–90) Holy Roman Emperor (1155–90), King of Germany (1152–90); successor to Conrad III. He was crowned Emperor by Adrian IV. In 1156 Frederick restored Bavaria to Henry III (the Lion). In 1158, he captured Milan and declared himself king of the Lombards.
Frederick Barbarossa, also known as Frederick I, was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death 35 years later in 1190. He was elected King of Germany in Frankfurt on 4 March 1152 and crowned in Aachen on 9 March 1152. He was crowned King of Italy on 24 April 1155 in Pavia and emperor by Pope Adrian IV on 18 June 1155 in Rome.
