Henry III

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Henry III

Summary

Henry III is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bavaria[2]. He was born on +1016-10-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Bodfeld[4]. He died on +1056-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6], emperor[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #6,888 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bavaria[2], Henry III…
  • Henry III died in Bodfeld[4].
  • Henry III was born on +1016-10-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry III died on +1056-10-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry III is buried at Speyer Cathedral[10].
  • Henry III's father was Conrad II[11].
  • Henry III's mother was Gisela of Swabia[12].
  • Among Henry III's spouses was Gunhilda of Denmark[13].
  • Among Henry III's spouses was Agnes of Poitou[14].
  • A child of Henry III was Beatrice I, Abbess of Quedlinburg[15].
  • A child of Henry III was Adelaide II, Abbess of Quedlinburg[16].
  • A child of Henry III was Henry IV[17].
  • A child of Henry III was Conrad II, Duke of Bavaria[18].
  • A child of Henry III was Judith of Swabia[19].
  • A child of Henry III was Matilda of Swabia[20].
  • Henry III held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Henry III worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Henry III's professions included emperor[7].
  • Henry III worked as a writer[8].
  • Henry III held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[22].
  • Henry III held the position of Duke of Swabia[23].
  • Henry III held the position of duke of Bavaria[24].
  • Henry III is recorded as male[25].
  • Henry III's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Henry III's family is recorded as Salian dynasty[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Bavaria[2], Henry III… he was born on +1016-10-28T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Conrad II[11]. His mother was Gisela of Swabia[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6], emperor[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[22], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; Duke of Swabia[23], a position[31]; and duke of Bavaria[24], a hereditary title[32], in Duchy of Bavaria[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gunhilda of Denmark[13], a sovereign[34], 1020–1038[35], of North Sea Empire[36] and Agnes of Poitou[14], a sovereign[37], 1025–1077[38]. Children include Beatrice I, Abbess of Quedlinburg[15], an abbess[39], 1037–1061[40]; Adelaide II, Abbess of Quedlinburg[16], a nun[41], 1045–1096[42], of Germany[43]; Henry IV[17], a politician[44], 1050–1106[45], of Holy Roman Empire[46]; Conrad II, Duke of Bavaria[18], an aristocrat[47], 1052–1055[48]; Judith of Swabia[19], a queen regnant[49], 1054–1105[50]; and Matilda of Swabia[20], 1045–1060[51].

Death and Burial

Henry III died on +1056-10-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Bodfeld[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[52]. He is buried at Speyer Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Henry III ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #6,888 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Henry III born?

Born in Bavaria[2], Henry III…

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[11]. Henry III's mother was Gisela of Swabia[12].

Who was Henry III married to?

Henry III's spouses include Gunhilda of Denmark[13] and Agnes of Poitou[14].

What did Henry III do for work?

Henry III worked as aristocrat[6], emperor[7], and writer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  21. [7] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Mirabile: Digital Archives for Medieval Culture. wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . wikidata.org.
  24. [52] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Gunhilda of Denmark, Agnes of Poitou
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id Henrik_3._-_tysk-romersk_keiser
    Local thumb /static/img/henry-iii.jpg
    Mother Gisela of Swabia
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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