Death Philip of Swabia. Philip, emperor of Germany, was urged by his vassal, Otto of Wittelsbach, to help him in securing the land of a rich heiress. Instead, Philip warned the young lady’s father of Otto’s evil character. The suitor, learning this, forced his way into Philip’s presence as he sat playing chess, and before the emperor could defend himself, slew him in the presence of all his court. The murderer fought his way out through the amazed attendants and escaped before any of them roused to stop him. Philip of Swabia was a member of the House of Hohenstaufen and King of Germany from 11
Death Philip of Swabia. Philip, emperor of Germany, was urged by his vassal, Otto of Wittelsbach, to help him in securing the land of a rich heiress. Instead, Philip warned the young lady’s father of Otto’s evil character. The suitor, learning this, forced his way into Philip’s presence as he sat playing chess, and before the emperor could defend himself, slew him in the presence of all his court. The murderer fought his way out through the amazed attendants and escaped before any of them roused to stop him. Philip of Swabia was a member of the House of Hohenstaufen and King of Germany from 1198 until his assassination in 1208.
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