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At the height of his power, what unfortunate event occurred to Philip of Swabia?

  • He was captured

  • He was exiled

  • He was killed in battle

  • He was assassinated

Answer

At the height of his power, Philip of Swabia was assassinated in 1208 by Otto of Wittelsbach, Count Palatine of Bavaria. This was likely motivated by Otto's resentment of Philip's power and his desire to take over his position as Holy Roman Emperor. The assassination led to a civil war in Germany and the decline of Philip's Swabian dynasty.
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