# Death of Frederick II (1250)

URL: https://germany-history.com/timeline/1250-death-of-frederick-ii
Location: Apulia
Categories: ruler-change

Frederick II, called 'stupor mundi' (wonder of the world), died in December 1250. Excommunicated several times, he spent most of his reign in Italy. His death led to the collapse of Staufer power.

## Why it matters
The Staufer era ended and the empire entered a period of weakness.

Ruler at the time: [Conrad IV](https://germany-history.com/rulers/conrad-iv)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia – Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_II,_Holy_Roman_Emperor)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica – Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frederick-II-Holy-Roman-emperor)