1152
Frederick Barbarossa elected King of the Romans
The Hohenstaufen duke of Swabia, a nephew of the previous emperor, was chosen at Frankfurt to end the Welf-Staufer quarrels that had paralyzed Germany.
Henry II marries Eleanor of Aquitaine
Eight weeks after her annulment, the twenty-nine-year-old former queen of France married the nineteen-year-old Henry of Anjou without asking permission…
Annulment of Louis VII and Eleanor
After fifteen years of an unhappy marriage and two daughters, the royal couple were formally separated by a council at Beaugency on grounds of consanguinity.
Henry the Lion confirmed Duke of Saxony
The young Welf prince, whose father had been stripped of Saxony by Conrad III, had his ducal title restored by his cousin Frederick Barbarossa.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1152?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1152. The most significant is Frederick Barbarossa elected King of the Romans: The Hohenstaufen duke of Swabia, a nephew of the previous emperor, was chosen at Frankfurt to end the Welf-Staufer quarrels that had paralyzed Germany.
What era was 1152 part of?
1152 falls within the High Middle Ages (1000-1300). Crusades, cathedrals, and the slow waking of Europe.
Which regions saw notable events in 1152?
The events from 1152 span Europe.