After her husband's death in 1056, Agnes served as regent on behalf of her young son, Heinrich (Henry) IV. Despite being related to kings of Italy and Burgundy, Agnes was not known as a quality leader. During her rule, she would give away three duchies - Bavaria , Swabia , and Carinthia , to relatives.
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1025
1025 • Byzantines abduct Arabs Messina before the death of Emperor Basil II. |
1043
Nov
Age: 18y
marriageHeinrich III Ingelheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1050
Nov 11
Age: 25y
birth of childHeinrich IV 1 Source ⇓ |
1050 • Upon the death of Anund Jacob, he is succeeded by his brother Emund the Old as king of Sweden. |
1077
Dec 14
Age: 53y
1077 • Walk to Canossa: The excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor is lifted. |