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Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor

c. 990–1039 · 11th century

Conrad II was the first Salian king of Germany, elected in 1024 and crowned emperor in Rome in 1027. He put down the revolt of his stepson Duke Ernest II of Swabia, granted counties in the Alpine valleys to the bishops of Trent and Brixen to secure the routes to Italy, and in 1032 inherited the Kingdom of Burgundy, or Arles. In Italy he confirmed the hereditary rights of lesser vassals.

Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor
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Mentioned in 10 state histories

Duchy of TrentKingdom of ArlesNorth Sea EmpirePrince-Bishopric of UtrechtPrince-Bishopric of TrentCounty of KyburgPrince-Bishopric of BrixenPrince-Bishopric of NaumburgCounty of AversaPrince-Bishopric of Speyer

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