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Male Holy Roman Emperor, King Henry (The Black) of Germany III Click to view Holy Roman Emperor, King Henry (The Black) of Germany III in the family tree Click to view Holy Roman Emperor, King Henry (The Black) of Germany III in the family tree in SVG format

The Black was born on October 28th, 1017.1 The Black's father was Emperor Conrad (The Salian) of Saxony II and his mother was Gisela of Swabia.  His paternal grandparents were Count Henry of Saxony and Adelaide of Alsace; his maternal grandparents were  Duke Herman of Swabia II and  Gerberga of Burgundy.  He was the second of three children.  He had a brother and a sister, named Bruno and Beatrix.  He had a half-brother named Ludwig.  He died, at the age of 38 years, 11 months and 7 days, on October 5th, 1056 in Bodfeld, Hartz, Germany.1 

The Black's first family with Gunhilda of Germany

The Black and Gunhilda were married on June 10th, 1036 in Nimeguen, Germany.2 They had no children.

The Black's second family with Agnes of Poitou

They had a son and two daughters, named Sophia, Maud and Henry.

    Female
    Sophia of Germany
    Sophia was born in year 1043 in Klosterneuburg, Nieberoesterreic, Austria.2 

    Female
    Maud
    Maud was born in year 1045.2 
      • Birth Notes
        • B: Abt. 1045

    Male
    Emperor Henry Staufen of Germany IV
    Henry was born on November 11th, 1050.3   He died, at the age of 55 years, 8 months and 27 days, on August 7th, 1106.3 

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