Hermann V was a German king and the last member of the Salian dynasty. He ruled from 1111 until his death in 1125. Hermann was crowned king in 1111 and later became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1116. His reign was marked by conflicts with the Pope and struggles for power among the German nobility. During his rule, Hermann V faced challenges in maintaining control over his territories. His reign ended with his death in 1125, leading to a power vacuum that contributed to the ongoing struggles for the imperial throne in the Holy Roman Empire.