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1130. Conrad of Hohenstauffen Duke of Franconia was Elected Emperor, tho he had for competitor Henry the haughty Duke of Bavaria, who incensed at this preference refused to give up the Imperial treasure & regalia. Henry was summoned to the Diet, but no appearing He was put to the Ban of the Empire & deprived of the greatest part of his dominions. He died as he was taking up arms to reinstate himself. but his brother Guelph carried on the war in favour of Henry the Lion his Son. from him drives the name of [[underline]] Guelphs. [[/underline]] which was long given by the enemies of the Emperors while their party was distinguished by that of [[underline]] Ghibelins [[/underline]] from the Village of Heighibelin, where Frederick Duke of Suabia Conrad's General was born. Peace was reestablished in 1141. Conrad died in 1152.
