Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor

King of the Romans from 1308 to 1313

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1275

Place of Birth: Valenciennes, Hauts-de-France, France

Date of Death: 24-Aug-1313

Profession: priest, cleric

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Henry VII (German: Heinrich; c.
1274 – 24 August 1313) was the King of Germany (or Rex Romanorum) from 1308 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1312.
He was the first emperor of the House of Luxembourg.
During his brief career he reinvigorated the imperial cause in Italy, which was racked with the partisan struggles between the divided Guelf and Ghibelline factions, and inspired the praise of Dino Compagni and Dante Alighieri.
He was the first emperor since the death of Frederick II in 1250, ending the great interregnum of the Holy Roman Empire; however, his premature death threatened to undo his life's work.
His son, John of Bohemia, failed to be elected as his successor, and there was briefly another anti-king, Frederick the Fair contesting the rule of Louis IV.