Heinrich II (973 (978)-1024) – famous for his foundation of Bamberg – was the last Ottonian to rule Germany and the Holy Roman Empire.
Category: Henry II
Discovering the Enchanting City of Bamberg
Nestled in the north of Bavaria, Germany, the city of Bamberg stands as a testament to centuries of history, culture, and architectural beauty.
Kunigunde – Ottonian Queen 1002-1024
The 10th-century German queens set their mark on politics in different ways. The last queen, Kunigunde, primarily played the role of dynastic bridgebuilder.
What was life like in Bamberg 1000 years ago?
What kind of daily life did Heinrich II and his beloved Queen Kunigunde experience at court? And how did this compare to the ordinary lives? In the city of Bamberg, in the countryside, and among their Slavic neighbours?
A Glimpse into the Daily Life at the Court of Kunigunde and Heinrich II in Bamberg
Bamberg will host an important exhibition in the autumn 2024 focusing on the daily life at the imperial court of Henry II and Cunigunde
The Royal Palace at Bamberg
After 1007 Bamberg castle was rebuilt as a modern cathedral and palace complex. Likely, it turned out to be an ideal prototype for other similar building projects at Paderborn, Goslar and elsewhere
The Landscapes around Bamberg at the Time of Heinrich II
Bamberg lies at the centre of the former Bavarian Nordgau at the confluence of the Regnitz and the Main, surrounded by a forested and hilly landscape
How to Become a King at the Turn of the First Millenium
In 1002, Otto III died at Paterno near Civita in Italy. With no direct descendants, the succession was fraught with tensions. Duke Henry of Bavaria caught the upstream.
Henry II of Germany – an autobiographical text
Following nearly a year of negotiations and wrangling, Henry II finally secured his position as King of Germany in the autumn of 1002. The following text is believed to have been personally dictatated by the King in January 1003 arguing his case
The Royal Library at Bamberg
When the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II died 1000 years ago, on July 13, 1024, he left behind a rich legacy of books.
Daily Life at the Court of Cunigunde and Henry II in Bamberg
Bamberg will host an important exhibition in the autumn 2024 focusing on the daily life at the imperial court of Henry II and Cunigunde
New Books about the Imperial Clothes from c. 1020
Two new books explore in detail the precious and unique imperial garments preserved in Bamberg Cathedral's treasury