Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor

Henry VII, (ca. 1275-1313) of House Luxembourg, was Holy Roman Emperor, 1312-1313 and German King, 1308 -1313. As King of the Romans he planed to restore the glory of the Holy Roman Empire. His son, John of Luxembourg, was elected as king of Bohemia in 1310. In the same year, Henry VII traveled south to be crowned as emperor - the first emperor since the death of Frederick II. He restored the imperial power in parts of northern Italy, but quarreled with the Guelphs. Especially King Robert of Naples and Pope Clement V were worried about the firm policy of Henry VII.

At 29.6.1312, he was crowned in Rome as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. He announced a Restoration of the old imperial power and fighted against the anti-imperial Florence. Henry wanted to punish Robert of Naples for his illoyal actions (Robert was vasal of Henry), but he died at the 24.8.1313 near Siena.

Reference

• William M. Bowsky, Henry VII in Italy, 1960.

Preceded by: Albert I

King of Germany Also Holy Roman Emperor

Succeeded by: Louis IV