Ernest I, Duke of Swabia
Ernest I, Duke of Swabia | |
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| Spouse(s) | Gisela of Swabia |
| Issue | Ernest II, Duke of Swabia Herman IV, Duke of Swabia |
| Father | Leopold I |
| Mother | Richardis of Sualafeldgau |
Ernest I (died 31 March or 31 May 1015) was the
Margrave of Austria.[1] His mother was called Richardis of Sualafeldgau
.
Life and family
In 1012
Hermann III. In order to further legitimatize his rule as duke, he married Gisela of Swabia, the eldest sister of Hermann.[1]
Ernest and Gisela had two sons,
Ernest and Hermann,[1] both of whom would eventually become dukes of Swabia themselves. Ernest died in 1015 as a result of a hunting accident and was succeeded by his son Ernest.[2] He was buried in Würzburg
.
References
- ^ a b c Wolfram 2006, p. 33.
- ^ Wolfram 2006, p. 34.
Sources
- Wolfram, Herwig (2006). Conrad II, 990-1039: Emperor of Three Kingdoms. Translated by Kaiser, Denise A. The Pennsylvania State University Press.
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