1182 CE: BARBAROSA

Frederick I Barbarossa (b. 1122; d.1190 CE) stresses the duty of the emperor, prescribed by justice and reason, to defend the rights of his subjects, including non–Christians.

Barbarosa was elected King of Germany 1152 CE. He was crowned Holy Roman Emperor 1155 CE by Pope Adrian IV. Barbarosa was further crowned King of Burgundy in 1178 CE.