Friederick II, Margrave of Meissen
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Frederick II the Serious (30 November 1310 in Gotha
– 18 November 1349 at the Wartburg
), Margrave of Meissen, son of Frederick I, Margrave of Meissen
and Elisabeth von Lobdeburg-Arnshaugk.
In 1323 he started as a sole heir under guardianship of his mother the succession of his late father in the Margraviate of Meissen and the Thuringia
. After he had become mature in 1329, he had to pass long-term fights with the vassals and neighbors, in particular the counts of Weimar-Orlamünde and the counts of Schwarzburg (Thuringian count's war in 1342-1345). After the death of emperor Ludwig IV
, the Bavarian party tried to move him to the acceptance of the German crown, however, he mistrusted the inconstancy of his voters and rejected such strange request in favour of Charles IV of Luxembourg
. Friedrich II limited himself to consolidate his rule and to defend against the danger going out from Charles IV. At a meeting 1348 in Bautzen
both recognized the existing possession states.
and had 9 children:
Gotha (town)
Gotha is a town in Thuringia, within the central core of Germany. It is the capital of the district of Gotha.- History :The town has existed at least since the 8th century, when it was mentioned in a document signed by Charlemagne as Villa Gotaha . Its importance derives from having been chosen in...
– 18 November 1349 at the Wartburg
Wartburg
The Wartburg is a castle overlooking the town of Eisenach, Germany.Wartburg may also refer to:* Wartburgkreis, a district in Germany named after the Wartburg* Wartburg , former East German brand of automobiles, manufactured in Eisenach...
), Margrave of Meissen, son of Frederick I, Margrave of Meissen
Frederick I, Margrave of Meissen
Frederick I, called the Brave or the Bitten was margrave of Meissen and landgrave of Thuringia.-Life:...
and Elisabeth von Lobdeburg-Arnshaugk.
In 1323 he started as a sole heir under guardianship of his mother the succession of his late father in the Margraviate of Meissen and the Thuringia
Thuringia
The Free State of Thuringia is a state of Germany, located in the central part of the country.It has an area of and 2.29 million inhabitants, making it the sixth smallest by area and the fifth smallest by population of Germany's sixteen states....
. After he had become mature in 1329, he had to pass long-term fights with the vassals and neighbors, in particular the counts of Weimar-Orlamünde and the counts of Schwarzburg (Thuringian count's war in 1342-1345). After the death of emperor Ludwig IV
Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Louis IV , called the Bavarian, of the house of Wittelsbach, was the King of Germany from 1314, the King of Italy from 1327 and the Holy Roman Emperor from 1328....
, the Bavarian party tried to move him to the acceptance of the German crown, however, he mistrusted the inconstancy of his voters and rejected such strange request in favour of Charles IV of Luxembourg
Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Charles IV , born Wenceslaus , was the second king of Bohemia from the House of Luxembourg, and the first king of Bohemia to also become Holy Roman Emperor....
. Friedrich II limited himself to consolidate his rule and to defend against the danger going out from Charles IV. At a meeting 1348 in Bautzen
Bautzen
Bautzen is a hill-top town in eastern Saxony, Germany, and administrative centre of the eponymous district. It is located on the Spree River. As of 2008, its population is 41,161...
both recognized the existing possession states.
Family
Frederick II married May 1323 in Nürnberg Mathilde of Bavaria, daughter of Louis IV, Holy Roman EmperorLouis IV, Holy Roman Emperor
Louis IV , called the Bavarian, of the house of Wittelsbach, was the King of Germany from 1314, the King of Italy from 1327 and the Holy Roman Emperor from 1328....
and had 9 children:
- ElisabethElisabeth of MeissenElisabeth of Meissen, Burgravine of Nuremberg was the daughter of Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen and Mathilde of Bavaria and a member of the House of Wettin.-Marriage and children:...
(22 November 1329 – 21 April 1375), married to Frederick V of Nuremberg. - Frederick (born and died 1330)
- Frederick III, Landgrave of ThuringiaFrederick III, Landgrave of ThuringiaFrederick III, the Strict , Landgrave of Thuringia and Margrave of Meissen, was the son of Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen and Mathilde of Bavaria....
- BalthasarBalthasar, Landgrave of ThuringiaLandgrave Balthasar of Thuringia was Margrave of Meissen and Landgrave of Thuringia from the House of Wettin.- Life :Balthasar was the second son of Frederick the Serious...
- Beatrice (1 September 1339 – 15 July 1399), nun in WeißenfelsWeißenfelsWeißenfels is the largest town of the Burgenlandkreis district, in southern Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the river Saale, approximately south of Halle.-History:...
- Louis (25 February 1340 – 17 February 1382), (Bishop of Bamberg)
- William der EinäugigeWilliam I, Margrave of MeissenWilliam I, the one-eyed, was Margrave of Meissen. His surname is related to the legend that Saint Benno appeared to him because of his disputes with the Church in a dream and he had an eye gouged out.- Life :William was the son of Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen and Mathilde of Bavaria...
- Anne (7 August 1345 – 22 March 1363), nun in Seußlitz
- Clara (born 7 August 1345)
See also
- List of Margraves of Meissen
- Wettin (dynasty)Wettin (dynasty)The House of Wettin is a dynasty of German counts, dukes, prince-electors and kings that once ruled the area of today's German states of Saxony, the Saxon part of Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia for more than 800 years...