Henry II, Margrave of Meissen
Noble person
1103 – 1123
Who was Henry II, Margrave of Meissen?
Henry II was the Margrave of Meissen and the Saxon Ostmark from his birth until his death. He was the posthumous son of Margrave Henry I and Gertrude of Brunswick, daughter of Egbert I of Meissen. He was by inheritance also Count of Eilenburg. He was the second Meissener margrave of the House of Wettin.
He was initially under the regency of his great uncle Thimo. He died young and without children in 1123. His lands were inherited by his half-sister Richenza of Northeim. He left a widow, Adelaide, daughter of Lothair Udo III, Margrave of the Nordmark. The succession to the marches was disputed after his death.
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- Born
- 1103
- Parents
- Nationality
- Germany
- Died
- 1123
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on July 23, 2013
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