The title "King of Almayne" refers to the King of Germany, also formally known as the King of the Romans, an elected monarch within the Holy Roman Empire who typically awaited papal coronation to become Holy Roman Emperor.
During much of the period associated with Henry of Almain, the King of Almayne was his father, Richard of Cornwall. Richard was elected King of the Romans in 1257 and served in this capacity until his death in 1272. While Henry of Almain was a significant historical figure with strong ties to royalty, he himself did not hold the title of King of Almayne.
Henry of Almain's Background
Henry of Almain was a prominent prince and a cousin to King Edward I of England, playing a notable role in the political landscape of the 13th century. His life details are as follows:
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Born | November 2, 1235, at Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire |
| Died | March 13, 1271 (aged 35), in Chiesa di San Silvestro, Viterbo, Italy |
| Burial | Hailes Abbey, Gloucestershire |
| Spouse | Constance of Béarn |
Henry's life was marked by his involvement in English royal affairs and his dramatic assassination in Italy. Although he was not the King of Almayne, his lineage and position placed him at the heart of medieval European aristocracy and politics.
