Henry VII

Henry VII of Luxembourg was elected King of Germany after the assassination of Albert I. His election was supported by the prince-electors, who sought a compromise candidate to end the Habsburg dominance.

Henry VII of Luxembourg led a military campaign into Italy to assert imperial authority over the Guelph and Ghibelline factions. He captured several cities but faced resistance from Florence and the Papal States, leading to a prolonged conflict.

Henry VII of Luxembourg was crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Clement V in Rome. This coronation was the first imperial coronation in Rome since Frederick II, and it revived the imperial ideal of universal rule.

Henry VII of Luxembourg died of malaria in Buonconvento, Italy, while preparing to attack Florence. His death ended his Italian campaign and the Luxembourg dynasty's ambitions in Italy, leading to a new interregnum.