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Did Frederick III ever regain Bremen?

  • No

  • Yes

  • Only temporarily

  • It's still disputed

Answer

No, Frederick III never regained Bremen. After his defeat at the Battle of Verden in 1234, Bremen was taken over by the Archbishop of Bremen-Hamburg, who retained control of the city for centuries to come. Frederick's efforts to reclaim Bremen were ultimately unsuccessful, and the city remained an important ecclesiastical center in northern Germany.
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