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Henry of Saxony and Bavaria

«the Lion»

Duke of Saxony, 1142–1180, of the House of Welf.

1129 – 1195DukeWelf · ES
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Historical profile

Key details

Birth: 1129 Pending review

Death: 1195 Pending review

Role: Duke

Dynasty: Welf · ES

Territories: Saxony (ES) · Bavaria (ES)

Recorded governments and reigns
Duke · Saxony · Duchy Pending review1142–1180Effective ruleDeposed by Frederick Barbarossa in 1180.
Duke · Bavaria · Duchy Pending review1156–1180Effective ruleDeposed in 1180; the duchy passed to Otto of Wittelsbach.
Family network

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Crowns and unions

Their titles over time

Follow the changing territories and offices of Henry of Saxony and Bavaria. Each title retains its own status.

Governments in 1156

  • SaxonyDuke
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    • Saxony · ESDuke · Effective rule1142–1180 · Deposed by Frederick Barbarossa in 1180.
  • BavariaDuke
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    • Bavaria · ESDuke · Effective rule1156–1180 · Deposed in 1180; the duchy passed to Otto of Wittelsbach.

Annual dates: overlap within one year does not prove that two offices were held on the same day. Regencies and co-rulerships retain their labels.

Documentation

Sources for this profile

Biographical and contextual references in their original language. Sources and methodology.

Evidence for this profile

5 recorded claims · 5 without a claim-specific source. Context references do not by themselves verify every fact.

Dates (0/2 with a precise source)
  • BirthPending review

    1129

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • DeathPending review

    1195

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Family and relationships (0/1 with a precise source)
  • Marriage or partnershipPending review

    Matilda of England

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Governments (0/2 with a precise source)
  • GovernmentPending review

    Duke · Saxony · 1142–1180

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
  • GovernmentPending review

    Duke · Bavaria · 1156–1180

    A precise source has not yet been added.
    No individual review recorded ·
Biographical and contextual references (1)
Editorial history
  • 2026-10-12 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-08 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-04 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-10-03 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.
  • 2026-09-30 · The duchy is limited to Dijon and Autun; each other fief now enters the map only under its dated ruler. John III of Namur and the Nevers/Rethel branch were added. The previous shape combined later counties and unrelated lands as if all belonged to the duchy from 1363.
  • 2026-09-28 · Claim registry added; existing historical data kept. Specific sourcing remains to be reviewed.

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