Death of Henry V

Name: Death of Henry V
Start: 1125

Type Event Region Holy Roman Empire Time 1125

In May 1125 Holy Roman Emperor Henry V died of illness near Utrecht at only forty-five;…

Timeline

1125Utrecht · Low CountriesHenry V's health deteriorated after years of campaigning and domestic pressures, and he died near Utrecht around 23 May 1125. His marriage produced no legitimate heir, ending the Salian imperial line.
1125Germany · Holy Roman EmpireAfter the emperor's death, imperial princes quickly entered a succession contest. Lothair III, Conrad of the Hohenstaufen, and Frederick II of Swabia all claimed the throne, setting the stage for the autumn election at Mainz.

Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor https://www.britannica.com/biography/Henry-V-Holy-Roman-emperor
Heinrich V. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_V._(HRR)