Gifted 4/13 You will use your notes to explain the development of the royal governments of France and Germany and take notes for the Battle of Legnano
Capetian Dynasty Noble held the power in France Hugh Capet named King because he would be weak Small landowner with control over Paris and connection to trade routes Capetian dynasty would slowly unite France Lands from disobeying nobles Taxing the clergy
Germany Otto I tries to copy Charlemagne Defetas the Magyars in 955 – Battle of Lechfield Only grants fiefs to bishops Makes his brother and his son archbishops Strength of German Kings continue until Henry IV
Frederick Barbarossa Elected by 7 princes Germany is more feudal lands than united country Controls nobles through force Disorder when he leaves Battle of Legnano is a turning point Treaty of Venice – 6 years of peace Peace of Constance – Italian cities join Holy Roman Empire