Hadmar II of Kuenring
| Hadmar II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Predecessor | Albero III |
| Family | House of Kuenring |
| Father | Albero III of Kuenring |
| Born | 1140 |
| Died | 22 July 1217 |
Hadmar II of Kuenring (c. 1140 – 22 July 1217) was an Austrian ministerialis of the Kuenring family and son of Albero III of Kuenring. In 1192 he held captive Richard the Lionheart, King of England, at Dürnstein Castle. He married Gisela of Sonnberg.
Hadmar II also erected from 1201 to 1208 the city of Weitra. Because of the creation of this city, they are sometimes referred to in documents as "Lords of Kuenring-Weitra".
Literature
- Die Kuenringer - Das Werden des Landes Niederösterreich, Katalog zur Niederösterreichischen Landesausstellung 1981, Herausgeber und Verleger: Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung, Abt. III/2 - Kulturabteilung, 2. verbesserte Auflage
Issue
Gisela gave him four children:
- Albero IV of Kuenring, died childless after 1220
- Hadmar III of Kuenring
- Henry I of Kuenring married Adelheid of Falkenstein-Neuburg
- Gisela, married Ulrich of Falkenstein
References
| Hadmar II of Kuenring House of Kuenring Born: 1140 Died: 22 July 1217 | ||
| German royalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Albero III |
Lord of Kuenring 1182–1217 |
Succeeded by Hadmar III with Henry I |
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