# Frederick Barbarossa Elected (1152)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1152-frederick-barbarossa-elected
Location: Frankfurt
Categories: ruler-change

In March 1152 Frederick of Swabia, known as Barbarossa, was elected king. Crowned emperor in 1155, he sought to restore imperial authority in Italy. He coined the term 'Holy Empire' (sacrum imperium).

## Why it matters
Barbarossa became the most celebrated emperor of German memory.

Ruler at the time: [Frederick I Barbarossa](https://germany-history.com/rulers/frederick-i-barbarossa)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Frederick Barbarossa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Barbarossa)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Frederick Barbarossa](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-I-Holy-Roman-emperor)