Henry II, Duke of Bavaria

Henry II the Wrangler, Duke of Bavaria (951-995), also called the Quarrelsome, was the son of Henry I and Judith of Bavaria.

Related Topics:
Henry I - Judith of Bavaria

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He succeed his father at the age of four, under the guardianship of his mother Judith. Heinrich married Gisela of Burgundy, a niece of the empress Adelheid, and resolved in 974 to oust Otto II from the throne of Germany. However, he was taken captive in Ingelheim - he escaped and instigated a revolt in Bavaria, but was defeated in 976 and stripped of his Duchy, and, following another revolt in 978, was placed under the custody of the Bishop of Utrecht.

Related Topics:
Gisela of Burgundy - Adelheid - 974 - Otto II - Germany - Ingelheim - 976 - 978 - Bishop of Utrecht

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After Otto's death he was released from captivity and tried once again to usurp the German throne, abducting the infant Otto III. Although he failed in his attempt to gain control of Germany, he did regain Bavaria.

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His daughter Giselle of Bavaria married Saint Stephen I of Hungary, while his son became the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II.

Related Topics:
Giselle of Bavaria - Saint Stephen I of Hungary - Holy Roman Emperor - Henry II

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