RB Kollannur
@arby-k.bsky.social
Career - Finance, Data.
Interests - History, Genealogy, Astronomy.
Rotarian, JCI Senator.
Unseen in Plain Sight.
Interests - History, Genealogy, Astronomy.
Rotarian, JCI Senator.
Unseen in Plain Sight.
When Heinrich's great grandson, Emperor Friedrich, was excommunicated multiple times, he would manage to avoid the level of rebellions his ancestor had to face. While anti-kings were elected after his third excommunication in 1245, Friedrich retained most of his power, unlike his ancestor. 10/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
When Heinrich's great grandson, Emperor Friedrich, was excommunicated multiple times, he would manage to avoid the level of rebellions his ancestor had to face. While anti-kings were elected after his third excommunication in 1245, Friedrich retained most of his power, unlike his ancestor. 10/10
The 1122 Concordat of Worms would finally close the issue of 1076. The Church retained all rights to name the clergy, with room for the State to influence unofficially. While both still had influence on each other, it had been substantially reduced. 9/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The 1122 Concordat of Worms would finally close the issue of 1076. The Church retained all rights to name the clergy, with room for the State to influence unofficially. While both still had influence on each other, it had been substantially reduced. 9/10
The new Emperor Heinrich would crown Matilde as "vice-reine" (Vice King) of Italy in 1111. But without an heir, Matilde's domains would devolve into many different provinces, some of which ended up with the Papacy. 8/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The new Emperor Heinrich would crown Matilde as "vice-reine" (Vice King) of Italy in 1111. But without an heir, Matilde's domains would devolve into many different provinces, some of which ended up with the Papacy. 8/10
But Matilde was not done yet. Between 1090 to 1106, Matilde would withstand or defeat Heinrich in many battles. She also induced both his sons, Konrad and Heinrich, to rebel. While the former was defeated in 1098, the latter would imprison his father in 1105 and claim his dominion. 7/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
But Matilde was not done yet. Between 1090 to 1106, Matilde would withstand or defeat Heinrich in many battles. She also induced both his sons, Konrad and Heinrich, to rebel. While the former was defeated in 1098, the latter would imprison his father in 1105 and claim his dominion. 7/10
With Matilde representing the Pope, Heinrich chose tact instead of war. In what would prove to be a PR victory, Heinrich deprecated himself, but regained support for his rule. By 1084, Heinrich had seized Rome and installed a new Pope who crowned him emperor. 6/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
With Matilde representing the Pope, Heinrich chose tact instead of war. In what would prove to be a PR victory, Heinrich deprecated himself, but regained support for his rule. By 1084, Heinrich had seized Rome and installed a new Pope who crowned him emperor. 6/10
As Heinrich tested the Pope's patience, the Pope would excommunicate him. This gave an excuse to dissidents and led to an open rebellion in the empire. Heinrich had to act, but the Pope was shielded by Matilde at Canossa. 5/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
As Heinrich tested the Pope's patience, the Pope would excommunicate him. This gave an excuse to dissidents and led to an open rebellion in the empire. Heinrich had to act, but the Pope was shielded by Matilde at Canossa. 5/10
The (Holy Roman) empire was a creation of the Papacy, who wanted to recognize the continuity of the Western Roman Empire of old in the Franks in 800 AD. But it had quickly broken up and in its place a German empire had risen, with rule over parts of Italy. Heinrich was its latest ruler. 4/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The (Holy Roman) empire was a creation of the Papacy, who wanted to recognize the continuity of the Western Roman Empire of old in the Franks in 800 AD. But it had quickly broken up and in its place a German empire had risen, with rule over parts of Italy. Heinrich was its latest ruler. 4/10
1076 was also a year the (Roman) church and the empire were at loggerheads. Pope Gregory VII had retaken the power to appoint clergy. For centuries, this power had been largely with the nobility. German king Heinrich (Grandson of Emperor Konrad) was not amused. 3/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
1076 was also a year the (Roman) church and the empire were at loggerheads. Pope Gregory VII had retaken the power to appoint clergy. For centuries, this power had been largely with the nobility. German king Heinrich (Grandson of Emperor Konrad) was not amused. 3/10
The Tuscan realm held a sizeable portion of Northern Italy. Matilde inherited this realm fully only by 1076, delayed by her mother's intervention as an overstaying regent. 2/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The Tuscan realm held a sizeable portion of Northern Italy. Matilde inherited this realm fully only by 1076, delayed by her mother's intervention as an overstaying regent. 2/10
Matilde di Canossa was born to Bonifazio di Canossa and his wife Beatrix in 1046. Earlier Emperor Konrad had installed Bonifazio as the Margrave of Tuscany for supporting him in becoming king of Italy. 1/10
December 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Matilde di Canossa was born to Bonifazio di Canossa and his wife Beatrix in 1046. Earlier Emperor Konrad had installed Bonifazio as the Margrave of Tuscany for supporting him in becoming king of Italy. 1/10
Henri's descendants would rule France until 1848, except in 1792-1815. In 1713, Philippe de France, a descendant of Henri, would be crowned King of Spain. Upper Navarre, the kingdom Henri's ancestors had lost was part of Spain. Spain is still ruled by the House of Bourbon. 10/10
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Henri's descendants would rule France until 1848, except in 1792-1815. In 1713, Philippe de France, a descendant of Henri, would be crowned King of Spain. Upper Navarre, the kingdom Henri's ancestors had lost was part of Spain. Spain is still ruled by the House of Bourbon. 10/10
As the Catholic League searched for a replacement, Henri became Catholic in 1594, allowing him to take the throne de facto. In 1598, he would proclaim the Edict of Nantes setting in motion the separation of the church and the state. 9/10
December 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
As the Catholic League searched for a replacement, Henri became Catholic in 1594, allowing him to take the throne de facto. In 1598, he would proclaim the Edict of Nantes setting in motion the separation of the church and the state. 9/10
King Henri III would in turn be killed by Jacques Clément, a Catholic friar in 1589, making Henri de Bourbon the king of France. But with Catholics in control of Paris, it would be a while for the new king to claim the position with its authority. 8/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
King Henri III would in turn be killed by Jacques Clément, a Catholic friar in 1589, making Henri de Bourbon the king of France. But with Catholics in control of Paris, it would be a while for the new king to claim the position with its authority. 8/10
In 1584, Henri de Bourbon became the heir to the throne. This would increase the stake for the Catholic League and with popular support, the Estates-General would push the king to suppress Huguenots. But the king would end up killing Henri de Guise instead. 7/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
In 1584, Henri de Bourbon became the heir to the throne. This would increase the stake for the Catholic League and with popular support, the Estates-General would push the king to suppress Huguenots. But the king would end up killing Henri de Guise instead. 7/10
The ruling House of Valois tried to avoid a full-fledged civil war with Henri de Bourbon marrying the king's sister, Marguerite de Valois. But the marriage would be marred by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre which saw Catholics killing many Protestant leaders. 6/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The ruling House of Valois tried to avoid a full-fledged civil war with Henri de Bourbon marrying the king's sister, Marguerite de Valois. But the marriage would be marred by the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre which saw Catholics killing many Protestant leaders. 6/10
Henri's father, Antoine de Bourbon, had died fighting for the Catholics with his cousin, Francois de Guise (Father of Henri de Guise), in Rouen in 1562, while Antoine's brother, Louis de Bourbon-Condé, fought for the opposing side. 5/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Henri's father, Antoine de Bourbon, had died fighting for the Catholics with his cousin, Francois de Guise (Father of Henri de Guise), in Rouen in 1562, while Antoine's brother, Louis de Bourbon-Condé, fought for the opposing side. 5/10
At the time, France was in a state of war, over religion; with Catholics led by Henri de Guise (Of the House of Lorraine) on one side and Huguenots (Calvinists) led by the House of Condé (Henri's uncles) and Henri on the other. 4/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
At the time, France was in a state of war, over religion; with Catholics led by Henri de Guise (Of the House of Lorraine) on one side and Huguenots (Calvinists) led by the House of Condé (Henri's uncles) and Henri on the other. 4/10
In addition to Navarre, Henri also inherited Foix, Bigorre, Bearn, Armagnac, Rodez, Albret, Limoges and Périgord from his mother, adding to Vendôme he inherited from his father in 1562. All were part of the Kingdom of France. 3/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
In addition to Navarre, Henri also inherited Foix, Bigorre, Bearn, Armagnac, Rodez, Albret, Limoges and Périgord from his mother, adding to Vendôme he inherited from his father in 1562. All were part of the Kingdom of France. 3/10
Navarre was one of the oldest Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. But it was conquered by neighbouring Aragon in 1512, leaving a rump state north of the Pyrenees. Henri inherited this "Lower" Navarre from his mother in 1572. 2/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Navarre was one of the oldest Christian kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula. But it was conquered by neighbouring Aragon in 1512, leaving a rump state north of the Pyrenees. Henri inherited this "Lower" Navarre from his mother in 1572. 2/10
Henri de Bourbon was born in 1553 as the son of Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Vendome, and Juana, Queen of Navarre. Baptized as a Catholic, he was raised as a Calvinist by his mother. 1/10
December 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Henri de Bourbon was born in 1553 as the son of Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Vendome, and Juana, Queen of Navarre. Baptized as a Catholic, he was raised as a Calvinist by his mother. 1/10
The contrast between India's independence and Aung San's efforts in creating a united Burma speaks a lot.
From Sam Dalrymple's Shattered Lands.
From Sam Dalrymple's Shattered Lands.
December 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
The contrast between India's independence and Aung San's efforts in creating a united Burma speaks a lot.
From Sam Dalrymple's Shattered Lands.
From Sam Dalrymple's Shattered Lands.
The conquest of Jerusalem would see Jews forced out of their holy city. It would take almost 1900 years for Jews to regain long term control of the city once again. 10/10
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The conquest of Jerusalem would see Jews forced out of their holy city. It would take almost 1900 years for Jews to regain long term control of the city once again. 10/10
But the most memorable event of his reign was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, obliterating the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 9/10
December 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
But the most memorable event of his reign was the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, obliterating the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. 9/10
One of the most iconic monuments of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, was completed during the reign of Titus. Its construction had started a decade earlier during his father's reign. 8/10
December 13, 2025 at 10:42 AM
One of the most iconic monuments of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum, was completed during the reign of Titus. Its construction had started a decade earlier during his father's reign. 8/10
After Vespasian died in 79, Titus succeeded him. A promising reign was cut short by the new emperor's death in 81, at the age of 41. His brother, Domitian, would succeed him. Though Domitian would be killed by the Romans in 96, the Roman imperial culture was now set it stone. 7/10
December 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM
After Vespasian died in 79, Titus succeeded him. A promising reign was cut short by the new emperor's death in 81, at the age of 41. His brother, Domitian, would succeed him. Though Domitian would be killed by the Romans in 96, the Roman imperial culture was now set it stone. 7/10