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The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead of the imperial mother Agnes d'Aquitaine" (1062)
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The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead of the imperial mother Agnes d'Aquitaine" (1062)
ELD4885650 The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead of the imperial mother Agnes d'Aquitaine" (1062, the archbishop of Cologne, Anno II, kidnapped the underage German King Heinrich IV from koken and in this way obtained the unofficial regency of the Holy Roman Empire) Drawing a la pen from " Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" by Anton Ziegler, 1840 Private collection by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuck (1805-80); (add.info.: The coup d'etat of Kaiserswerth, 1062: Archeveque Anno of Cologne kidnaps the king of the Romans Henry IV still a child to exercise effective regency on the Holy Roman Empire instead of the imperial mother Agnes d'Aquitaine" (1062, the archbishop of Cologne, Anno II, kidnapped the underage German King Heinrich IV from koken and in this way obtained the unofficial regency of the Holy Roman Empire) Drawing a la pen from " Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" by Anton Ziegler, 1840 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting the coup d'état of Kaiserswerth in 1062. Archbishop Anno II of Cologne, known as Archeveque Anno, takes center stage as he kidnaps the young German King Heinrich IV from his mother Agnes d'Aquitaine. The archbishop's motive was to exercise effective regency over the Holy Roman Empire. The image showcases the power struggle and political intrigue that plagued medieval Europe. In this bold act, Archeveque Anno seizes control of the empire by taking advantage of Henry IV's vulnerable position as a child king. With this daring move, he establishes an unofficial regency that challenges Agnes d'Aquitaine's authority. Rendered with intricate detail and precision using pen drawing techniques, this artwork is a testament to Anton Ziegler's skillful hand. Originally featured in "Historische Memorabilian des In-und Auslandes" in 1840, it now resides within a private collection by Peter Johann Nepomuck Geiger. As we gaze upon this historic scene captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported back to a time when power struggles shaped empires and individuals fought for dominance. This photograph serves as a reminder of how ambition and cunning can reshape destinies and alter the course of history itself.
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