Philip of Swabia

King of the Germans, Duke of Toscana and Swabia (February/March 1177 – 21 June 1208)
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Philip of Swabia was born in August 1177 in Pavia[1] and died on June 21, 1208 in Bamberg[2][1]. A citizen of Germany[3], he was the son of Frederick Barbarossa[4] and Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[4]. He married Irene Angelina in 1197, and they remained together until his death in 1208[4].

Philip held multiple significant positions throughout his life. He served as Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg from 1190 onward and was also recognized as a Catholic priest and Catholic bishop. His religious affiliation was with the Catholic Church[5]. In addition to his ecclesiastical roles, he became King of the Romans from 1198 to 1208 and held the title of Duke of Swabia.

He had several siblings including Frederick V, Duke of Swabia, Conrad II, Duke of Swabia, Otto I, Count of Burgundy, Frederick VI, Duke of Swabia, and Henry VI[4]. With his wife Irene Angelina, Philip fathered four children: Beatrice of Swabia, Kunigunde of Hohenstaufen, Elisabeth of Swabia, and Marie of Hohenstaufen[4].

Philip of Swabia

Summary

Philip of Swabia is a human[1]. Born in Pavia[2], he… he was born on August 1177[3]. He passed away in Bamberg[4]. He died on June 21, 1208[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Philip of Swabia was born in Pavia[2].
  • Philip of Swabia passed away in Bamberg[4].
  • Philip of Swabia was born on August 1177[3].
  • Philip of Swabia died on June 21, 1208[5].
  • Philip of Swabia is buried at Speyer Cathedral[9].
  • Philip of Swabia's father was Frederick Barbarossa[10].
  • Philip of Swabia's mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[11].
  • Among Philip of Swabia's spouses was Irene Angelina[12].
  • A child of Philip of Swabia was Beatrice of Swabia[13].
  • A child of Philip of Swabia was Kunigunde of Hohenstaufen[14].
  • A child of Philip of Swabia was Elisabeth of Swabia[15].
  • A child of Philip of Swabia was Marie of Hohenstaufen[16].
  • Philip of Swabia held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Philip of Swabia's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Philip of Swabia's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Philip of Swabia held the position of King of the Romans[18].
  • Philip of Swabia held the position of Duke of Swabia[19].
  • Philip of Swabia held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[20].
  • Philip of Swabia's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Philip of Swabia is recorded as male[22].
  • Philip of Swabia's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Philip of Swabia's family is recorded as House of Hohenstaufen[24].
  • Philip of Swabia's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
  • Philip of Swabia's killed by is recorded as Otto VIII of Wittelsbach[26].
  • Philip of Swabia's Commons category is recorded as Philip of Swabia[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pavia[2], Philip of Swabia… he was born on August 1177[3]. His father was Frederick Barbarossa[10]. His mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include King of the Romans[18], a position[28]; Duke of Swabia[19], a position[29]; and Roman Catholic bishop of Würzburg[20], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[30].

Personal Life

Among Philip of Swabia's spouses was Irene Angelina[12]. Children include Beatrice of Swabia[13], a politician[31], 1198–1212[32]; Kunigunde of Hohenstaufen[14], a queen regnant[33], 1202–1248[34], of Byzantine Empire[35]; Elisabeth of Swabia[15], a consort[36], 1205–1235[37], of Swabia[38]; and Marie of Hohenstaufen[16], a politician[39], 1201–1235[40], of Germany[41]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Philip of Swabia died on June 21, 1208[5]. He passed away in Bamberg[4]. He is buried at Speyer Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Philip of Swabia has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Philip of Swabia born?

Philip of Swabia was born in Pavia[2].

Where did Philip of Swabia die?

Philip of Swabia died in Bamberg[4].

Who were Philip of Swabia's parents?

Philip of Swabia's father was Frederick Barbarossa[10]. Philip of Swabia's mother was Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy[11].

Who was Philip of Swabia married to?

Philip of Swabia's spouses include Irene Angelina[12].

What did Philip of Swabia do for work?

Philip of Swabia worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Enciclopedia Federiciana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Enciclopedia Federiciana. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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