Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor

Holy Roman Emperor

c. 1273 Valenciennes, County of Hainaut

24 August 1313 (aged c. 40) Buonconvento, Italy

10 May 1932 – 11 July 1940

14th century Holy Roman Emperor of the House of Luxembourg "Henry VII of Germany" redirects here. For the son and co-ruler of the Emperor Frederick II, see Henry (VII) of Germany. Holy Roman Emperor Arms of the House of Luxembourg. Arms of Henry VII, Holy Roman Emperor. Henry VII (German: Heinrich; c. 1273–24 August 1313), also known as Henry of Luxembourg, was the King of Germany (or Rex Romanorum) from 1308 and Holy Roman Emperor from 1312. He was the first emperor of the House of Luxembourg. During his brief career he reinvigorated the imperial cause in Italy, which was racked with the partisan struggles between the divided Guelf and Ghibelline factions, and inspired the praise of Dino Compagni and Dante Alighieri. He was the first emperor since the death of Frederick II in 1250, ending the Great Interregnum of the Holy Roman Empire; however, his premature death threatened to undo his life's work. His son, John of Bohemia, failed to be elected as his successor, and there was briefly another anti-king, Frederick the Fair contesting the rule of Louis IV.