Frederick the Fair Biography

Frederick the Fair biography

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NAME: Frederick the Fair
OCCUPATION: Duke, King
BIRTH DATE: c. 1286
DEATH DATE: January 13, 1330
PLACE OF DEATH: Gutenstein, Austria
Full Name: King of the Romans
Originally: Duke of Austria and Styria

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Duke of Austria Frederick III fought rival Louis of Bavaria for the German throne for eight years. Louis granted Frederick control of Austria in 1326.

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Born in 1286, Frederick III was the second son of German king Albert I. His father was murdered in 1398 and Frederick became the duke of Austria. Henry VII became king, but his death in 1313 led to a double election. Frederick III was elected and so was Louis IV of Bavaria. They battled for eight years. Louis eventually defeated Frederick in 1322. In 1325, Louis gave Frederick control over Austria.