Conrad II

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire990 — 1039

First Salian emperor who acquired Burgundy.

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Quick Facts

Born

990

Died

1039

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score58.8

Conrad II — Complete Timeline

1024 AD

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of Henry II without heirs, Conrad II was elected King of Germany in 1024, becoming the first ruler of the Salian dynasty. His election ended the Ottonian line and established a new royal house.

SuccessionSalian Dynasty

Impact: regional

1027 AD

Coronation as Holy Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Pope John XIX crowned Conrad II Holy Roman Emperor in Rome on March 26, 1027. The coronation solidified Salian imperial authority and included the participation of kings from Burgundy and Italy.

CoronationImperial Authority

Impact: regionalconstructive

1032 AD

Acquisition of the Kingdom of BurgundyPolitical Action◆ Major

Upon the death of King Rudolf III of Burgundy in 1032, Conrad II claimed the Kingdom of Burgundy through a treaty of succession. He was crowned King of Burgundy in 1033, expanding the Empire's territory into the Rh

Territorial ExpansionBurgundy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1037 AD

Promulgation of the Constitutio de feudisReform◆ Major

Conrad II issued the Constitutio de feudis in 1037, which made fiefs hereditary for lesser nobles in Italy. This legal reform strengthened the position of the lower nobility and stabilized feudal relationships in the kingdom of Italy.

Legal ReformFeudalism

Impact: regionalconstructive