Lothair III

MedievalEmperorHoly Roman Empire1075 — 1137

Supplinburg emperor who fought the Hohenstaufens.

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Quick Facts

Born

1075

Died

1137

Country

Holy Roman Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score46.6

Lothair III — Complete Timeline

1125 AD

Election as King of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Lothair III was elected King of Germany in 1125 after the death of Henry V, ending the Salian dynasty. His election was contested by the Hohenstaufen family, leading to a prolonged civil war.

SuccessionCivil War

Impact: regional

1129 AD

Battle of the UnstrutWar

Lothair III defeated the Hohenstaufen forces at the Battle of the Unstrut in 1129, a key victory in the civil war against Conrad III. This battle weakened Hohenstaufen resistance and consolidated Lothair's rule.

Civil WarHohenstaufen Conflict

Impact: regional

1133 AD

Coronation as Holy Roman EmperorPolitical Action◆ Major

Pope Innocent II crowned Lothair III Holy Roman Emperor in Rome on June 4, 1133. In return, Lothair supported Innocent II against the rival Pope Anacletus II, strengthening the papal alliance.

CoronationPapal Alliance

Impact: regionalconstructive

1136 AD

Second Italian CampaignWar

Lothair III led a second campaign to Italy in 1136-1137 to support Pope Innocent II against Roger II of Sicily. He captured parts of southern Italy but failed to dislodge Roger, and the campaign ended inconclusively.

Italian CampaignSicily Conflict

Impact: regional