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Louis IV

Type Figure Region Holy Roman Empire Time 1282–1347 Also known as Ludwig IV、Louis of Bavaria

Louis IV (1282–1347), of the House of Wittelsbach, was King of Germany from 1314 and crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 1328, known as 'Louis of Bavaria'.…

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  1. 1314–1328Munich · BavariaElected King of Germany in 1314 by a portion of the electors, forming a dual-kingship standoff with Frederick 'the Fair' of Habsburg. He defeated Frederick at the Battle of Mühldorf in 1322; after the two reconciled in 1325 Louis's imperial claim gained broader recognition, laying the foundation for his imperial coronation in 1328.
  2. 1328–1347Rome · LazioCrowned emperor in Rome in 1328 by 'Spiritual' cardinals, without the recognition of Pope John XXII, he remained embroiled in diplomatic and religious conflict with the papacy and France. During this phase the relationship between imperial power, the German princes and the Italian cities was reshaped, and he also promoted support for allies such as Bohemia.

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