Frederick I, Barbarossa (Redbeard) (c1123-1190), Holy Roman Emperor, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

Frederick I, Barbarossa (Redbeard) (c1123-1190), Holy Roman Emperor, 19th century. Artist: Unknown

1-152-928 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Frederick I, Barbarossa (Redbeard) (c1123-1190), Holy Roman Emperor, 19th century. Frederick, Duke of Swabia, succeeded his uncle Conrad III as Holy Roman Emperor in 1152. He fought several wars in Italy against forces loyal to the Pope in an unsuccessful attempt to re-establish imperial control. In 1189 Frederick joined the Third Crusade, and was drowned attempting to cross a river in Anatolia.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Frederick I Barbarossa: German: Duke of Swabia, Holy Roman Emperor

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2473x4238
File Size : 30,705kb


Aliases

  1. 000363
  1. 000363
  1. 0390001877
  1. 1-152-928
  1. 1152928
  1. 1877

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