| Frederick I | |
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| Duke of Swabia | |
| Born | 1050 |
| Died | 1105 |
| Predecessor | Rudolf of Rheinfelden |
| Successor | Frederick II |
Frederick I von Staufen (1050–July 21, 1105) was Duke of Swabia from 1079 to his death. He was the first ruler of Swabia from the House of Hohenstaufen, and was the builder of the Hohenstaufen Castle castle in Swabia.
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Parents
He was the son of Frederick von Büren, Count of Riesgau, and Hildegard of Egisheim-Dagsburg, a niece of Pope Leo IX, and daughter of Otto II, Duke of Swabia.[1]
Marriage and issue
In 1089, Frederick married Agnes of Germany, daughter of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. They had several sons and daughters, amongst whom were:
- Frederick II of Swabia (1090-1147), the father of Frederick Barbarossa
- Conrad III, king of Germany (1093-1152)
See also
References
- ^ Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa. Fourth Edition. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.
Sources
- Ancestral Roots of Certain American Colonists Who Came to America Before 1700 by Frederick Lewis Weis, Line 45-24
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Frederick I, Duke of Swabia
Born: 1050 Died: 1105 |
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| Preceded by Rudolf von Rheinfeld |
Duke of Swabia | Succeeded by Frederick II |
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