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The crown he placed himself that earned him four excommunications
A Holy Roman Emperor crowns himself in Jerusalem, defying every religious authority and facing repeated excommunication. This is the story of a monarch who challenged the very structure of his world.
The crown he placed himself that earned him four excommunications
This episode explores the life of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, from his contested birth to his self-coronation in Jerusalem. It delves into the political and religious landscape that shaped a ruler known as "Stupor mundi."
Person: Frederick II
Date: March 18, 1229
Location: Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
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