Frederick HRE, made six millitary expeditions to the wealthy north of Itlay (oct 31, 1154 – oct 17, 1188)
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Initially made significant conquests but in 1176 allied with the Papcy and suffered a major defeat at Legnano. This was also the first time cavalary was defeated by an army of infantry from cities. He was forced to give up a part of his empire in the Alps.
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