Lothair III, sometimes numbered Lothair II and also known as Lothair of Supplinburg (June 1075 – 4 December 1137), was Holy Roman Emperor from 1133 until his death. He was appointed Duke of Saxony in 1106 and elected King of Germany in 1125 before being crowned emperor in Rome. The son of the Saxon count Gebhard of Supplinburg, his reign was troubled by the constant intriguing of the Hohenstaufens, Duke Frederick II of Swabia and Duke Conrad of Franconia. He died while returning from a successful campaign against the Norman Kingdom of Sicily.
Duke Lotharius of Supplinburg is crowned German King Lothair III
Lothair III, sometimes numbered Lothair II and also known as Lothair of Supplinburg (June 1075 – 4 December 1137), was Holy Roman Emperor from 1133 until his death.
Historical Significance
Lothair III, sometimes numbered Lothair II and also known as Lothair of Supplinburg (June 1075 – 4 December 1137), was Holy Roman Emperor from 1133 until his death.
Events Before
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Tyrus surrenders to Crusaders
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Orval abbey church consecrated in southeast Belgium
Orval abbey church consecrated in southeast Belgium
Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)
Theobald Buccapecus elected Pope Coelestinus II (he refuses)
Chancellor Haimeric selects pope (Lamberto becomes Honorius II)
Chancellor Haimeric selects pope (Lamberto becomes Honorius II)
Events After
Emperor Huizong abdicates the Chinese throne in favour of his son Qinzong
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Assassination of Charles the Good, Count of Flanders
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Battle of Thielt (Axpoel): William Clito of Normandy defeats the forces of Thierry of Alsace
Battle of Thielt (Axpoel): William Clito of Normandy defeats the forces of Thierry of Alsace
Afonso I of Portugal defeats army of his mother Theresa
Afonso I of Portugal defeats army of his mother Theresa
Fulco V's son Godfried marries King Henry I's daughter Mathildis
Fulco V's son Godfried marries King Henry I's daughter Mathildis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 13, 1125?
- Lothair III, sometimes numbered Lothair II and also known as Lothair of Supplinburg (June 1075 – 4 December 1137), was Holy Roman Emperor from 1133 until his death. He was appointed Duke of Saxony in 1106 and elected King of Germany in 1125 before being crowned emperor in Rome. The son of the Saxon count Gebhard of Supplinburg, his reign was troubled by the constant intriguing of the Hohenstaufens, Duke Frederick II of Swabia and Duke Conrad of Franconia.
- Why is Duke Lotharius of Supplinburg is crowned German King Lothair III significant?
- Lothair III, sometimes numbered Lothair II and also known as Lothair of Supplinburg (June 1075 – 4 December 1137), was Holy Roman Emperor from 1133 until his death.