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Tag: Who was Henry II Holy Roman Emperor?
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Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (Henry the Exuberant)
St Henry (972 – 1024) was the great-grandson of German King Henry I. He was educated in Church establishments but often in exile due to dynasty rebellions. He reigned as Holy Roman Emperor between 1014-1024. In 1002, he was appointed King of Germany and in 1004, King of Italy. During his reign, St Henry increased…