Henry V

King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, the fourth and last ruler of the Salian dynasty
Person human Q151707
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Henry V

Summary

Henry V is a human[1]. His place of birth was Goslar[2]. He was born on August 11, 1086[3]. He passed away in Utrecht[4]. He died on May 23, 1125[5]. He worked as a patron of the arts[6] and monarch[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,222 views/month, #6,898 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Henry V's place of birth was Goslar[2].
  • Henry V died in Utrecht[4].
  • Henry V was born on August 11, 1086[3].
  • Henry V died on May 23, 1125[5].
  • Henry V is buried at St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht[9].
  • Henry V is buried at Speyer Cathedral[10].
  • Henry V's father was Henry IV[11].
  • Henry V's mother was Bertha of Savoy[12].
  • Henry V was married to Empress Matilda[13].
  • Henry V held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[14].
  • Henry V worked as a patron of the arts[6].
  • Henry V worked as a monarch[7].
  • Henry V held the position of Holy Roman Emperor[15].
  • Henry V held the position of King of the Romans[16].
  • Henry V held the position of monarch of Italy[17].
  • Henry V is recorded as male[18].
  • Henry V's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Henry V's family is recorded as Salian dynasty[20].
  • Henry V's noble title is recorded as duke[21].
  • Henry V's Commons category is recorded as Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor[22].
  • Henry V's given name is recorded as Henry[23].
  • Henry V's given name is recorded as Heinrich[24].
  • Henry V's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor[25].
  • Henry V's Commons gallery is recorded as Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor[26].
  • Henry V's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry V's place of birth was Goslar[2]. He was born on August 11, 1086[3]. His father was Henry IV[11]. His mother was Bertha of Savoy[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include patron of the arts[6] and monarch[7]. Positions held include Holy Roman Emperor[15], a historical position[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29], founded in 0962[30]; King of the Romans[16], a position[31]; and monarch of Italy[17], a hereditary position[32], in Kingdom of Italy[33].

Personal Life

Henry V was married to Empress Matilda[13].

Death and Burial

Henry V died on May 23, 1125[5]. He died in Utrecht[4]. Recorded place of burial include St. Martin's Cathedral, Utrecht[9] and Speyer Cathedral[10].

Why It Matters

Henry V ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,222 views/month, #6,898 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 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Henry V born?

Henry V was born in Goslar[2].

Where did Henry V die?

Henry V passed away in Utrecht[4].

Who were Henry V's parents?

Henry V's father was Henry IV[11]. Henry V's mother was Bertha of Savoy[12].

Who was Henry V married to?

Henry V's spouses include Empress Matilda[13].

What did Henry V do for work?

Henry V worked as patron of the arts[6] and monarch[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  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

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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