Historical Events tagged with "welf"
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Politics & Government
Philip of Swabia Crowned King of Germany
September 8th, 1198 826 years ago
Philip of Swabia was crowned King of Germany in a significant ceremony held to legitimize his claim to the throne. The event was attended by various nobles and ecclesiastical leaders who recognized Philip's position amidst the power struggles of the Holy Roman Empire. As a Prince of Hohenstaufen, his ascension was part of the larger conflict among rival factions vying for control over the German crown, particularly between the Hohenstaufen and Welf families.
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