Henry VI

Holy Roman Emperor from 1191 to 1197
Person human Q150953
Henry VI
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Henry VI

Summary

Henry VI is a human[1]. Born in Nijmegen[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1165[3]. He passed away in Messina[4]. He died on September 28, 1197[5]. He worked as a monarch[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (969 views/month, #6,657 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry VI was born in Nijmegen[2].
  • Henry VI passed away in Messina[4].
  • Henry VI was born on November 1, 1165[3].
  • Henry VI died on September 28, 1197[5].
  • Henry VI is buried at Palermo Cathedral[9].
  • Burial took place at Tomb of Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor[10].
  • Henry VI's father was Frederick Barbarossa[11].
  • Henry VI's mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[12].
  • Among Henry VI's spouses was Costanza I of Sicily[13].
  • A child of Henry VI was Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor[14].
  • Henry VI held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Henry VI's professions included monarch[6].
  • Henry VI's professions included writer[7].
  • Henry VI held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[16].
  • Henry VI held the position of King of the Romans[17].
  • Henry VI held the position of monarch of Italy[18].
  • Henry VI held the position of monarch of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies[19].
  • Henry VI is recorded as male[20].
  • Henry VI's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Henry VI's family is recorded as House of Hohenstaufen[22].
  • Henry VI's noble title is recorded as margrave[23].
  • Henry VI's Commons category is recorded as Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor[24].
  • The cause of death was malaria[25].
  • Henry VI's given name is recorded as Heinrich[26].
  • Henry VI's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nijmegen[2], Henry VI… he was born on November 1, 1165[3]. His father was Frederick Barbarossa[11]. His mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include monarch[6] and writer[7]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[16], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; King of the Romans[17], a position[31]; monarch of Italy[18], a hereditary position[32], in Kingdom of Italy[33]; and monarch of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies[19].

Personal Life

Among Henry VI's spouses was Costanza I of Sicily[13]. A child of him was Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor[14].

Death and Burial

Henry VI died on September 28, 1197[5]. He died in Messina[4]. The cause of death was malaria[25]. Recorded place of burial include Palermo Cathedral[9] and Tomb of him, Holy Roman Emperor[10].

Why It Matters

Henry VI ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (969 views/month, #6,657 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Henry VI born?

Born in Nijmegen[2], Henry VI…

Where did Henry VI die?

Henry VI died in Messina[4].

Who were Henry VI's parents?

Henry VI's father was Frederick Barbarossa[11]. Henry VI's mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[12].

Who was Henry VI married to?

Henry VI's spouses include Costanza I of Sicily[13].

What did Henry VI do for work?

Henry VI worked as monarch[6] and writer[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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