Henry III

Margrave of Meissen and Lusatia from 1221 to 1288
Person human Q61258
Henry III
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Henry III

Summary

Henry III is a human[1]. His place of birth was Meissen[2]. He was born on +1215-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on +1288-02-15T00:00:00Z[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 (135 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Meissen[2], Henry III…
  • Henry III died in Dresden[4].
  • Henry III was born on +1215-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry III died on +1288-02-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Henry III is buried at Altzella Abbey[11].
  • Henry III's father was Theodoric I[12].
  • Henry III's mother was Jutta of Thuringia[13].
  • Among Henry III's spouses was Constance of Babenberg[14].
  • Among Henry III's spouses was Elisabeth von Maltitz[15].
  • Henry III was married to Agnes of Bohemia[16].
  • A child of Henry III was Albert II[17].
  • A child of Henry III was Theodoric of Landsberg[18].
  • A child of Henry III was Frederick the Small[19].
  • A child of Henry III was Hedwig von Meißen[20].
  • A child of Henry III was Adelheid von Dresden[21].
  • A child of Henry III was Hermann von Meißen[22].
  • Henry III held citizenship in Margraviate of Meissen[23].
  • Henry III's professions included Minnesänger[6].
  • Henry III worked as a poet[7].
  • Henry III worked as a writer[8].
  • Henry III worked as a composer[9].
  • Henry III is recorded as male[24].
  • Henry III's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Henry III's family is recorded as House of Wettin[26].
  • Henry III's noble title is recorded as margrave[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Meissen[2], Henry III… he was born on +1215-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Theodoric I[12]. His mother was Jutta of Thuringia[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Spouses include Constance of Babenberg[14], 1212–1243[28], of Germany[29]; Elisabeth von Maltitz[15], 1238–1333[30], of Germany[31]; and Agnes of Bohemia[16], an aristocrat[32], 1225–1268[33]. Children include Albert II[17], a ruler[34], 1240–1314[35], of Germany[36]; Theodoric of Landsberg[18], a ruler[37], 1242–1285[38], of Germany[39]; Frederick the Small[19], a margrave[40], 1273–1316[41], of Germany[42]; Hedwig von Meißen[20]; Adelheid von Dresden[21]; and Hermann von Meißen[22].

Death and Burial

Henry III died on +1288-02-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Altzella Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Henry III ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 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 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Henry III born?

Born in Meissen[2], Henry III…

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[12]. Henry III's mother was Jutta of Thuringia[13].

Who was Henry III married to?

Henry III's spouses include Constance of Babenberg[14], Elisabeth von Maltitz[15], and Agnes of Bohemia[16].

What did Henry III do for work?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . 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

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. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth +1215-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Father Theodoric I
    Writing language German
    Occupation
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