Conrad III

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1093 — 1152

First Hohenstaufen king, led the Second Crusade.

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Quick Facts

Born

1093

Died

1152

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)38

Total Score42.8

Conrad III — Complete Timeline

1138 AD

Conflict with the WelfsWar

Conrad III engaged in a civil war with the Welf party, led by Henry the Proud and later Henry the Lion, from 1138 to 1142. The conflict ended with a compromise that allowed the Welfs to retain some territories.

Civil WarWelf Conflict

Impact: regionaldestructive

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Conrad III was elected King of Germany in 1138, becoming the first ruler of the Hohenstaufen dynasty. His election was opposed by the Welf party, leading to a prolonged conflict with Henry the Proud.

SuccessionHohenstaufen Dynasty

Impact: regional

1147 AD

Leadership of the Second CrusadeWar◆ Major

Conrad III led the German contingent of the Second Crusade to the Holy Land in 1147-1148. His army was defeated by the Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Dorylaeum in 1147, and the crusade ended in failure.

CrusadeMilitary Defeat

Impact: regionaltragic

1148 AD

Siege of DamascusWar

Conrad III participated in the Siege of Damascus in July 1148 during the Second Crusade. The siege failed after only four days due to internal disputes among crusader leaders, leading to the crusade's collapse.

CrusadeSiege

Impact: regionaltragic