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Henry III

Type Figure Region Holy Roman Empire Time 1017–1056 Also known as Henry III (Holy Roman Empire)

Henry III (1017–1056), son of Conrad II and Gisela, inherited the German throne in 1039 and was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in Rome in 1046.…

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  1. 1017–1039Speyer · GermanyHenry was born to Emperor Conrad II and Gisela, was established as heir in childhood, was crowned co-king in 1038, and had already participated in governance before his father's death.
  2. 1039–1046Goslar · Lower SaxonyAfter Conrad II's death in 1039 Henry formally acceded, presided over imperial diets at Goslar and elsewhere, consolidated control over the princes and the church, and prepared to descend into Italy.
  3. 1046–1056Rome · ItalyHenry was crowned in Rome in 1046 and presided over the Council of Sutri to resolve papal disputes, promoting reforms of church discipline and strong imperial intervention in papal affairs; in his later years he also campaigned in Hungary.

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