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Also Known As Constantine • Frederick Roger
Born December 26, 1194 • Jesi • Italy
Died December 13, 1250 (aged 55) • Italy
Title / Office king (1229-1243), kingdom of Jerusalem • king (1220-1250), Germany • emperor (1220-1250), Holy Roman Empire • king (1197-1250), Kingdom of Naples
Founder University of Naples
House / Dynasty Hohenstaufen dynasty
Notable Family Members spouse Isabella II • father Henry VI • mother Constance • son Henry VII • son Manfred • son Conrad IV
Role In Sixth Crusade

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