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Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor

Type Figure Region Holy Roman Empire Time c. 990–1039 Also known as Conrad II of the Salian Dynasty

Conrad II (c. 990–1039), founder of the Salian dynasty of the Holy Roman Empire, was elected King of Germany in 1024 and crowned emperor in Rome in 1…

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  1. c. 990–1023Speyer · Rhineland-PalatinateConrad came from the local nobility of Speyer, accumulating lands and influence in Lorraine and Swabia through inheritance and marriage, gradually becoming an important prince in the eastern Empire.
  2. 1024–1026Mainz · GermanyIn 1024 Conrad was elected King of Germany at Mainz, ending the interregnum after the previous dynasty died out and inaugurating Salian rule.
  3. 1027–1039Rome · LazioIn 1027 Conrad was crowned emperor in Rome by the pope, then suppressed revolts in Italy and integrated Burgundy, establishing Salian control over the Empire's core regions.

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