# Louis IV the Bavarian - King of Germany, Holy Roman Emperor

URL: https://germany-history.com/rulers/louis-iv-the-bavarian
Reign: 1314–1347
Born-Died: 1282 - 1347
Dynasty: Wittelsbach
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_IV,_Holy_Roman_Emperor

Wittelsbach emperor locked in conflict with the papacy, which prompted the Declaration of Rhense.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry VII](https://germany-history.com/rulers/henry-vii)
- Succeeded by: [Frederick the Fair](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-the-fair)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1338 - [Declaration of Rhense](https://germany-history.com/timeline/1338-declaration-of-rhense)