Henry III
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Summary
Henry III was born on October 28, 1016[1], in Bavaria[2]. He died on October 5, 1056[3], in Bodfeld[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5], emperor[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,014 views/month, #6,888 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Speyer Cathedral[9]
- Father: Conrad II[10]
- Mother: Gisela of Swabia[11]
- Spouse: Gunhilda of Denmark[12], Agnes of Poitou[13]
- Child: Beatrice I, Abbess of Quedlinburg[14], Adelaide II, Abbess of Quedlinburg[15], Henry IV[16], Conrad II, Duke of Bavaria[17], Judith of Swabia[18], Matilda of Swabia[19]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[20]
- Position held: Holy Roman Emperor[21], Duke of Swabia[22], duke of Bavaria[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Family: Salian dynasty[25]
- Noble title: duke[26], emperor[27]
- Commons category: Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor[28]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[29]
- Given name: Heinrich[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor[31]
- Commons gallery: Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor[32]
- Relative: William VIII, Duke of Aquitaine[33], William VII, Duke of Aquitaine[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[38], Vlastenský slovník historický[39], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[40], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[41], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[42], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[43], New International Encyclopedia[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[45]
- Commons Creator page: Henry III[46]
- Name in native language: Heinrich III[47]
- Owner of: Paleis Lofen[48]
Why It Matters
Henry III has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 81 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Henry III born?
Henry III's place of birth was Bavaria[2].
Where did Henry III die?
Henry III passed away in Bodfeld[4].
Who were Henry III's parents?
Henry III's father was Conrad II[10]. Henry III's mother was Gisela of Swabia[11].
Who was Henry III married to?
Henry III's spouses include Gunhilda of Denmark[12] and Agnes of Poitou[13].
What did Henry III do for work?
Henry III worked as an aristocrat[5], emperor[6], and writer[7].