Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor
July 12, 1275 –August 24, 1313
Patron of the arts
Lived 38 years
- Born in
- Valenciennes
- Passed away in
- Buonconvento
Henry VII (1275 or 1278/79 – 24 August 1313) was the King of Germany from 1308 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1312. He was the first emperor of the House of Luxembourg. During his brief career he reinvigorated the imperial cause in Italy, which was racked with the partisan struggles between the divided Guelph and Ghibelline factions, and inspired the praise of Dino Compagni and Dante Alighieri. He was the first emperor since the death of Frederick II in 1250, ending the Great Interregnum of the Holy Roman Empire; however, his premature death threatened to undo his life's work. His son, John of Bohemia, failed to be elected as his successor, and there was briefly another anti-king, Frederick the Fair, who contested the rule of Louis IV.
Source: Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_VII,_Holy_Roman_Emperor