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" Conrad the Fourth as German king, 1237-1250 "
D. R. Sodders
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Latin Dissertation
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English
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77363
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TL36292
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9707496
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D. R. Sodders
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Conrad the Fourth as German king, 1237-1250\ D. R. Sodders
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University of Kansas
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1996
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Ph.D.
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1996
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551
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Conrad IV was the head of the imperial government in Germany for his father, Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen, from 1237 to 1250. As a result of Frederick's war with Pope Innocent IV that had been raging since 1245, Conrad also led the imperial effort against the papal party north of the Alps. Germany itself was the scene of much fighting and, in many ways, was the primary battleground for the papal-imperial struggle. Given the importance of these items, it is surprising that there is not a comprehensive study of Conrad IV in Germany from 1237 to 1250. This dissertation is intended to fill that gap and provides an account of the king's life and rule in Germany during this period. The dissertation begins, however, with Conrad's birth in 1228 and what is known about his life in the kingdom of Sicily until his departure for Germany in 1235. Also, the child's role in the political maneuvering of Frederick II during this period is discussed. After this, there is a wealth of topics concerning Conrad in Germany. Recurring subjects include: (1) the nature of Conrad's authority within Germany and the royal administration; (2) the members of his advisory council; (3) contact with his father; (4) relations with the clergy, nobility, and towns of Germany; (5) Conrad's long conflict with the papacy and its adherents. Also, such important events as Conrad's 1237 election as king of the Romans, the 1240 attempt to mediate the papal-imperial conflict, the Mongol storm of 1241, and the 1246 battle of Frankfurt are covered. In addition, a number of topics concerning the later fight with the papacy are discussed, including Conrad's standing with Pope Innocent IV, the conflict's effect on the German church, and what happened in different areas of Germany as a result of the war. Finally, particular attention is paid to Conrad's fighting of this war within Swabia and on the middle Rhine and his campaigns against the papacy's anti-kings. By covering these items, I hope to give as complete a picture of Conrad in Germany as possible.
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Philosophy, religion and theology; Social sciences; Conrad IV; Middle Ages; European history; Religious history; 0320:Religious history; 0335:European history; 0581:Middle Ages
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University of Kansas
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