About Henry II
Lived 1020 – 1078 (aged 57–58). Henry II was an aristocrat.
Henry II (Dutch: Hendrik, French: Henri) was the Count of Louvain (Leuven) from 1054 through 1071 (?). Henry II was the son of Lambert II, Count of Louvain and Oda of Verdun. His maternal uncles included Pope Stephen IX and Duke Godfrey the Bearded of Lorraine.
Marriage and issue Henry married Adela of Thuringia. Henry and Adela had several sons and a daughter: Henry III, Count of Louvain
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry II?
Count of Louvain from 1054
When was Henry II born?
Henry II was born in 1020.
When did Henry II die?
Henry II died in 1078 in Nivelles.
What was Henry II's occupation?
Henry II was an aristocrat.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry II of Louvain
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