Lights on The German Emperor Henry VI (1165-1197 / 561H-594H)

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          This study aims to discuss the life the Emperor Henry VI, his growth, scientific and educational development, achievements and works he made during his era of ruling the Holy Roman Emperor. He was considered as the most to use the term "Holy Roman", where this concept rooted in his era.  He did his best to achieve the notion of global emperor.  He was present in all political, economic and cultural fields.  Emperor Henry VI was distinguished with severity and ability to face dangers, attempts to extend emperor's influence to adjacent areas and retrieve Jerusalem to the influence of the Western Europe.
        The study concluded  that the Emperor Henry VI was considered as a man of state, politics, characterized with diplomacy, intelligence and wit, with strong will, joining between the thrones of the Emperor and the Kingdom of Sicily.  His relations with the Pope were moderate, avoided to withstand the Pope, rather tried to gain Popes support to his projects.  Some aspects of his policies were characterized with innovation.  His campaign to the east aimed to strengthen Germany's power and position in the holy lands.  He also spread his power to England, Poland, Denmark, Cyprus and Armenia.  He was concerned of Holy Roman Empire economic and educational affairs.  His era was viewed as the beginning of renaissance.

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