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Journey to Italy

When
1452
Where
Italy
Part of
Imperial coronation of Frederick III in Rome

Frederick III traveled to Italy in 1452 to marry Eleanor of Portugal and receive his imperial coronation.

At age 37, Frederick III undertook a journey to Italy in 1452. The trip served a dual purpose: to receive his bride, Eleanor of Portugal, and to be formally crowned as Holy Roman Emperor by the papacy.

Sources

  1. Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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