Cultural depictions of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor

Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor, also called Stupor mundi (Wonder of the World), was a notable European ruler who left a controversial political and cultural legacy. Considered by some to be "the most brilliant of medieval German monarchs, and probably of all medieval rulers", and admired for his multifaceted activities in the fields of government building, legislative work, cultural patronage and science, he has also been criticized for his cruelty and despotism.

Source: Wikipedia — Cultural depictions of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor (CC BY-SA 4.0)