Louis III

12th-century Landgrave of Thuringia
Person human Q86561
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Louis III

Summary

Louis III is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1151[2]. He passed away in Cyprus[3]. He died on October 16, 1190[4]. He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5]

Key Facts

  • Louis III passed away in Cyprus[3].
  • Louis III was born on January 1, 1151[2].
  • Louis III was born on 1152[6].
  • Louis III died on October 16, 1190[4].
  • Louis III died on October 16, 1190[7].
  • Louis III is buried at Cyprus[8].
  • Louis III is buried at Reinhardsbrunn[9].
  • Louis III is buried at Sankt Georg (Eisenach)[10].
  • Louis III's father was Louis II[11].
  • Louis III's mother was Judith of Hohenstaufen[12].
  • Louis III was married to Sofia of Minsk[13].
  • Among Louis III's spouses was Margaret of Cleves[14].
  • Louis III was married to Margaret of Cleves[15].
  • A child of Louis III was Jutta von Thüringen[16].
  • Louis III held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Louis III is recorded as male[18].
  • Louis III's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Louis III's family is recorded as Ludovingians[20].
  • Louis III's noble title is recorded as count palatine[21].
  • Louis III's Commons category is recorded as Louis III of Thuringia[22].
  • Louis III's given name is recorded as Louis[23].
  • Louis III's given name is recorded as Ludwig[24].
  • Louis III's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Louis III's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Louis III's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1151[2] and 1152[6]. Louis III's father was Louis II[11]. His mother was Judith of Hohenstaufen[12].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sofia of Minsk[13], a consort[28], 1141–1198[29], of Kingdom of Denmark[30] and Margaret of Cleves[14], 1160–1185[31]. A child of Louis III was Jutta von Thüringen[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 16, 1190[4]. Louis III passed away in Cyprus[3]. Recorded place of burial include Cyprus[8], Reinhardsbrunn[9], and Sankt Georg (Eisenach)[10].

Why It Matters

Louis III has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[5] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where did Louis III die?

Louis III died in Cyprus[3].

Who were Louis III's parents?

Louis III's father was Louis II[11]. Louis III's mother was Judith of Hohenstaufen[12].

Who was Louis III married to?

Louis III's spouses include Sofia of Minsk[13], Margaret of Cleves[14], and Margaret of Cleves[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Sofia of Minsk, Margaret of Cleves, Margaret of Cleves
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Instance of human
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