Henry I

921–955, Duke of Bavaria
Person human Q367571
Henry I
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Henry I

Summary

Henry I is a human[1]. Born in Nordhausen[2], he… he was born on 920[3]. He passed away in Herzberg am Harz[4]. He died on November 1, 955[5]. He worked as a feudatory[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry I's place of birth was Nordhausen[2].
  • Henry I died in Herzberg am Harz[4].
  • Henry I was born on 920[3].
  • Henry I died on November 1, 955[5].
  • Burial took place at Niedermünster[8].
  • Henry I's father was Henry I the Fowler[9].
  • Henry I's mother was Matilda of Ringelheim[10].
  • Among Henry I's spouses was Judith of Bavaria[11].
  • A child of Henry I was Henry II, Duke of Bavaria[12].
  • A child of Henry I was Hedwig of Swabia[13].
  • A child of Henry I was Gerberga II[14].
  • Henry I held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Henry I's professions included feudatory[6].
  • Henry I held the position of duke of Bavaria[16].
  • Henry I is recorded as male[17].
  • Henry I's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Henry I's family is recorded as Ottonian dynasty[19].
  • Henry I's noble title is recorded as duke of Lotharingia[20].
  • Henry I's Commons category is recorded as Henry I, Duke of Bavaria[21].
  • Henry I's given name is recorded as Hendrik[22].
  • Henry I's given name is recorded as Heinrich[23].
  • Henry I's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Henry I's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Henry I's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Henry I's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry I's place of birth was Nordhausen[2]. He was born on 920[3]. His father was he the Fowler[9]. His mother was Matilda of Ringelheim[10].

Career and Affiliations

Henry I's professions included feudatory[6]. He held the position of duke of Bavaria[16].

Personal Life

Henry I was married to Judith of Bavaria[11]. Children include Henry II, Duke of Bavaria[12], a sovereign[28], 0951–0995[29], of Germany[30]; Hedwig of Swabia[13], an aristocrat[31], 0950–0994[32], of Germany[33]; and Gerberga II[14], a nun[34], 0940–1001[35].

Death and Burial

Henry I died on November 1, 955[5]. He passed away in Herzberg am Harz[4]. He is buried at Niedermünster[8].

Why It Matters

Henry I ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henry I born?

Henry I was born in Nordhausen[2].

Where did Henry I die?

Henry I passed away in Herzberg am Harz[4].

Who were Henry I's parents?

Henry I's father was Henry I the Fowler[9]. Henry I's mother was Matilda of Ringelheim[10].

Who was Henry I married to?

Henry I's spouses include Judith of Bavaria[11].

What did Henry I do for work?

Henry I worked as feudatory[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Medieval Lands. Retrieved . fmg.ac. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Henry I the Fowler
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Child Henry II, Duke of Bavaria, Hedwig of Swabia, Gerberga II
    Sex or gender male
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