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Henry (VII) of Germany

1211–1242 · 13th century · Also known as Henry (VII), King of the Romans

Henry (VII) was the eldest son of Emperor Frederick II and ruled Germany as king from 1220 while his father lived in Italy. In 1231 he bought the valley of Uri back from the Habsburgs and granted it imperial immediacy, a key step towards Swiss independence. He rebelled against his father, was deposed in 1235 and died in captivity in 1242.

Henry (VII) of Germany
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Canton of Uri

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