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Frederick I planned to get his chief revenues from Italy. He considered Italy the center of a "holy empire," as he called it—hence the name Holy Roman Empire. Frederick's attempt to conquer northern Italy led to severe problems.
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establish a strong, centralized state in Italy
struggled with popes
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crowned emporor of the Romans
protected the pope
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