Friedrich Barbarossa Flashcards
In what year did Friedrich Barbarossa become Emperor?
1155
What kind of problems did Friedrich have in his empire?
his princes wanted more power
What was Friedrich’s strength as the Emperor?
he was a very good politician
How did Friedrich rule effectively when he could not be everywhere?
he attempted his relatives important jobs
Why did Friedrich need to keep in good contact with his princes?
so he could rule his empire, it was large
How did Friedrich keep in good contact with his princes?
he threw big festivals and invited them
Why was Mainz an important city for Friedrich’s rule?
middle of Deutschland (Germany)
What did the knights do at Friedrich’s festivals?
participate in games
What were the Knights required to demonstrate at the festivals?
dance and make music
What was not so important among the knights?
reading and writing
When did Friedrich knight his two sons?
at the age of 14 in 1184
Who came to Friedrich’s festivals in addition to the knights and rich people and what did they do at the festivals?
everyone came to his festivals and they participated in games
What was the average lifespan during Friedrich’s reign and how old was Friedrich when he died?
average of 38 years old
Friedrich died at 65, he lived very long
How did Frierich die and when?
he died in a river in 1190 on the tenth of July
Who gave to Friedrich the nickname, “red beard”?
the Italians
