Otto IV

noun

1. c1175–1218, king of Germany 1208–15; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1209–15.

Otto IV

noun

1. Otto IV?11751218MGermanPOLITICS: hereditary ruler ?1175–1218. German king and Holy Roman Emperor (1198–1215): invaded S Italy (1210) but was later (1214) defeated by France and deposed

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But Otto IV became less submissive as he felt his throne more secure.

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This step was taken with the approval of the pope, who was anxious to strike a blow at Otto IV.

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During the confusion of the civil war carried on by Otto IV.

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Nearly all the princes acknowledged him, and as pope and king were at Otto IV.

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