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Also Known As	Frederick Roger • Constantine
Born	December 26, 1194 • Jesi • Italy
Died	December 13, 1250 (aged 55) • Italy
Title / Office	king (1229-1243), kingdom of Jerusalem • emperor (1220-1250), Holy Roman Empire • king (1220-1250), Germany • king (1197-1250), Kingdom of Naples
Founder	University of Naples
House / Dynasty	Hohenstaufen dynasty
Notable Family Members	spouse Isabella II • father Henry VI • mother Constance • son Manfred • son Henry VII • son Conrad IV
Role In	Sixth Crusade