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Frederick Barbarossa
Icon leader barbarossa
Frederick Barbarossa
Civilization Germany
Bonus Holy Roman Emperor
Agenda Iron Crown
Ability Free Imperial Cities
Unit U-Boat
Building Hansa
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Frederick Barbarossa is the leader for Germany in Civilization VI.

Description[]

The charismatic Frederick Barbarossa served as the King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor for nearly 40 years. Using strong organizational skills and military intellect, Barbarossa adeptly sought peace in Germany while helming six expeditions into Italy in defiance of papal authority.

Barbarossa assimilated several Italian city-states, ultimately claiming direct Imperial control before settling peacefully with the opposition. In 1180 he looked inward, deposing Henry the Lion, one of the most powerful German princes of the time, and proclaimed peace throughout the Empire.

Despite tensions with the church and his advanced age, Barbarossa answered the call of the Third Crusade, perishing in his campaign. His heroism earned him legendary status in German folklore, in which it is said he sleeps in the Kyffhauser Mountain and will return to bring Germany to a golden age.

Intro[]

Heroic Frederick, king of the Germans, your task is to forge the independent states that surround you into an empire. You are blessed to be a great military leader - use those skills to bring these cities under your sway so they may develop into commercial and industrial powerhouses. Surely then the bards will sing of mighty Frederick with the red beard, the great Holy Roman Emperor.

Leader bonus[]

Holy Roman Emperor - Additional Military Policy slot, +7 Combat Strength when attacking City-States.

Leader agenda[]

Iron Crown - Likes civilizations who do not associate with City-States. Does not like Suzerains of city-states, or civilizations who conquered city-states.

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