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1152. Frederick Barbarossa, Duke of Suabia, was unanimously Elected to succeed his Uncle Conrad on the Imperial Throne. His reign was involved in troubles which it required all his Courage & capacity to surmount. The Italians particularly the Milanese frequently revolted, & availing themselves of a schism in the Church, when two Popes were elected, Espoused the Cause of Him the Emperor would not acknowledge in Germany, Henry the Lion, always turbulent, excited new disturbances, & the whole Empire became a prey to the parties of the Guelphs & the Ghibelins. Frederick subdued all his enemies, & restored tranquility throughout his dominions. Towards the Conclusion of his reign he engaged in a Crusade, & died in Asia in. 1189
