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The King Who Died for a Broken Betrothal
A king on the cusp of empire is slain at a wedding by a vengeful count-will the German lands recover?
The King Who Died for a Broken Betrothal
This episode explores the unexpected path of Philip of Swabia, a man destined for the Church who found himself at the center of a dynastic struggle for the German throne, only to face a sudden and personal end.
Person: Philip of Swabia
Date: 1177-1208
Location: Bamberg
Event: Royal assassination
Topic: Medieval German kingship
- Philip was the fifth and youngest surviving son of Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, initially intended for a life in the Church…
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