Adolf III of Holstein

German nobleman, Count of Holstein and Schaumburg
Person human Q69241
Adolf III of Holstein
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Adolf III of Holstein

Summary

Adolf III of Holstein is a human[1]. Born in Germany[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1160[3]. He died on January 3, 1225[4]. He worked as a feudatory[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Adolf III of Holstein was born in Germany[2].
  • Adolf III of Holstein was born on January 1, 1160[3].
  • Adolf III of Holstein died on January 3, 1225[4].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's father was Adolf II of Holstein[7].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's mother was Mechthild of Schwarzburg-Käfernburg[8].
  • Among Adolf III of Holstein's spouses was Adelheid von Assel[9].
  • Adolf III of Holstein was married to Adelheid von Querfurt[10].
  • A child of Adolf III of Holstein was Adolf IV of Holstein[11].
  • A child of Adolf III of Holstein was Bruno von Schauenburg[12].
  • A child of Adolf III of Holstein was Konrad von Schauenberg[13].
  • A child of Adolf III of Holstein was Margarete von Schauenberg[14].
  • A child of Adolf III of Holstein was Mechtilde von Schauenburg-Holstein[15].
  • Adolf III of Holstein held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's professions included feudatory[5].
  • Adolf III of Holstein is recorded as male[17].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's family is recorded as House of Schaumburg[19].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's noble title is recorded as count[20].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's Commons category is recorded as Adolphus III, Count of Holstein[21].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's given name is recorded as Adolfo[22].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's depicted by is recorded as Adolf III of Holstein[23].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's described by source is recorded as Q110069751[24].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 1st volume[25].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Adolf III of Holstein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf III of Holstein's place of birth was Germany[2]. He was born on January 1, 1160[3]. His father was Adolf II of Holstein[7]. His mother was Mechthild of Schwarzburg-Käfernburg[8].

Career and Affiliations

Adolf III of Holstein's professions included feudatory[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include Adelheid von Assel[9] and Adelheid von Querfurt[10]. Children include Adolf IV of Holstein[11], a feudatory[28], 1205–1261[29]; Bruno von Schauenburg[12], a Catholic priest[30], 1205–1281[31], of Germany[32], specialised in Christian Church[33]; Konrad von Schauenberg[13]; Margarete von Schauenberg[14]; and Mechtilde von Schauenburg-Holstein[15].

Death and Burial

Adolf III of Holstein died on January 3, 1225[4].

Why It Matters

Adolf III of Holstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Adolf III of Holstein born?

Adolf III of Holstein was born in Germany[2].

Who were Adolf III of Holstein's parents?

Adolf III of Holstein's father was Adolf II of Holstein[7]. Adolf III of Holstein's mother was Mechthild of Schwarzburg-Käfernburg[8].

Who was Adolf III of Holstein married to?

Adolf III of Holstein's spouses include Adelheid von Assel[9] and Adelheid von Querfurt[10].

What did Adolf III of Holstein do for work?

Adolf III of Holstein worked as feudatory[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Q110069751. books.google.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . books.google.de. books.google.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  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. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Adolf III of Holstein
    Described by source Q110069751, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 1st volume, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Spouse Adelheid von Assel, Adelheid von Querfurt
    Family House of Schaumburg
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