Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor born?December 26, 1194
2. When did Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor die?December 13, 1250
3. Where was Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor born?Jesi, Holy Roman Empire (modern-day Italy)
4. What was Frederick II called and why?Frederick II was called the "Wonder of the World" because he was very smart, learned many subjects, and made many new ideas for his time.
5. How did Frederick II become king of Sicily when he was only three?Frederick II was crowned king of Sicily when he was three because his family was powerful and he was the rightful heir.

Hohenstaufen Dynasty: A powerful German royal and imperial dynasty that ruled the Holy Roman Empire from the 11th to the 13th centuries.
Papacy: The office and jurisdiction of the Pope, the bishop of Rome and the head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Vernacular Language: The native language or dialect of a specific population, as opposed to a formal or literary language.