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Frederick Barbarossa: life of the week
Graham Loud chronicles the life of the warrior, crusader and legendary Holy Roman emperor
- Emily Briffett
Published: February 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Frederick Barbarossa has gone down in history as one of medieval Europe's most formidable rulers. He waged ruthless wars in Italy, clashed with the papacy, and came to an ignominious end on crusade. Speaking to Emily Briffett, historian Graham Loud explores the life and many afterlives of the legendary red-bearded emperor.
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Graham Loud is the author of Frederick Barbarossa (Reaktion Books, 2025).
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Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)
Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra
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