European Kingdoms

Franconia

Franconia was the heartland of East Francia (Germany). It emerged as a large stem duchy after the fragmentation of the Frankish Empire. It was situated in the centre of modern Germany, with Saxony to the north, and Swabia and Bavaria to the south.

The list of rulers is patchy, with several apparent gaps.

Dukes of Franconia
AD 888 - 1196

Bogo

Count of Franconia.

Eberhard I

861 - 879

Udo

Eberhard II

Died 901.

906 - 911

Conrad I

King of Germany (911-918).

911 - 939

Eberhard III

Brother. Granted the title in 911. Deposed for rebelling.

1024 - 1030

Conrad the Younger

1024 - 1039

Conrad VI

Conrad II of Germany (1024-1039).

1039 - 1056

Henry

Henry of Swabia (1038-1045) & III of Germany (1039-1056).

1056 - 1076

Henry

Henry IV of Germany (1056-1106).

1076 - 1088

Conrad VII

Conrad II of Lorraine (1076-1087).

1076 - 1105

Frederick I of Swabia

1105 - 1138

Conrad I

Conrad III of Germany (1138-1152).

1138 - 1150

Henry

1150 - 1167

Frederick II

1167 - 1196

Conrad II

1196 - 1247

Franconia breaks up into several smaller states, such as Hesse and Nassau.