Episode 25 – Speyer Cathedral
The greatest of the Salian legacies are the great cathedrals, and above all, Speyer, the brainchild of Konrad II
Episode 24 – Konrad II’s Acquisition of Burgundy
Emperor Konrad II claims the kingdom of Burgundy, not as his personal right, but as a right of the Holy Roman Empire
Episode 23 – Duke Ernst Rebel and Legend
Konrad II’s push for centralised control leads to a rebellion, led by the emperor’s 16-year old stepson, duke Ernst II of Swabia (1012-1030).
Episode 22 – Konrad II Who would have thought
Konrad II was neither a mighty prince nor a relative of the House of Otto I, but still he was elected emperor
Election of Emperor Konrad II
On this day September 4th, 1024 a mere 6 weeks after the death of Emperor Henry II, the German magnates elect Konrad “the Elder” from the noble family of the Salian Franks to be king. His election was more than a surprise given his relative modest personal wealth and at best tangential relationship to the previous imperial family. However, Konrad II turned out to be a very effective ruler who managed to rapidly consolidate his reign. If you like to hear more about Konrad II and the time of the Salians, check out Season 2 of the History of the Germans Podcast, available on Spotify, Apple podcasts and wherever you get your Podcasts from.