Henry III

Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia from 1221 to 1288
Person human Q61258
Henry III
Eduard Sommer · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Summary

Henry III is a human[1]. His place of birth was Meissen[2]. He was born on 1215[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on February 15, 1288[5]. He worked as a Minnesänger[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Meissen[2].
  • Henry III died in Dresden[4].
  • Henry III was born on 1215[3].
  • Henry III was born on January 1, 1218[11].
  • Henry III died on February 15, 1288[5].
  • Burial took place at Altzella Abbey[12].
  • Henry III's father was Theodoric I[13].
  • Henry III's mother was Jutta of Thuringia[14].
  • Among Henry III's spouses was Constance of Babenberg[15].
  • Henry III was married to Elisabeth von Maltitz[16].
  • Henry III was married to Agnes of Bohemia[17].
  • A child of Henry III was Albert II[18].
  • A child of Henry III was Theodoric of Landsberg[19].
  • A child of Henry III was Frederick the Small[20].
  • A child of Henry III was Hedwig von Meißen[21].
  • A child of Henry III was Adelheid von Dresden[22].
  • A child of Henry III was Hermann von Meißen[23].
  • Henry III held citizenship in Margraviate of Meissen[24].
  • Henry III worked as a Minnesänger[6].
  • Henry III worked as a poet[7].
  • Henry III worked as a writer[8].
  • Henry III's professions included composer[9].
  • Henry III is recorded as male[25].
  • Henry III's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Henry III's family is recorded as House of Wettin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Meissen[2], Henry III… Recorded date of birth include 1215[3] and January 1, 1218[11]. His father was Theodoric I[13]. His mother was Jutta of Thuringia[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Minnesänger[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Constance of Babenberg[15], 1212–1243[28], of Germany[29]; Elisabeth von Maltitz[16], 1238–1333[30], of Germany[31]; and Agnes of Bohemia[17], an aristocrat[32], 1225–1268[33]. Children include Albert II[18], a ruler[34], 1240–1314[35], of Germany[36]; Theodoric of Landsberg[19], a ruler[37], 1242–1285[38], of Germany[39]; Frederick the Small[20], a margrave[40], 1273–1316[41], of Germany[42]; Hedwig von Meißen[21]; Adelheid von Dresden[22]; and Hermann von Meißen[23].

Death and Burial

Henry III died on February 15, 1288[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Altzella Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

Henry III ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Henry III born?

Born in Meissen[2].

Where did Henry III die?

Henry III passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Henry III's parents?

Henry III's father was Theodoric I[13]. Henry III's mother was Jutta of Thuringia[14].

Who was Henry III married to?

Henry III's spouses include Constance of Babenberg[15], Elisabeth von Maltitz[16], and Agnes of Bohemia[17].

What did Henry III do for work?

Henry III worked as Minnesänger[6], poet[7], writer[8], and composer[9].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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    Writing language → German
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