About Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse
Lived 1440 – 1483 (aged 42). Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse was a German feudatory and ruler.
Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse, called "the Rich" (15 October 1440 – 13 January 1483) was the second son of Louis I of Hesse and his wife Anna of Saxony.
Upon the death of his father Louis I in 1458, Henry received Upper Hesse and his brother Louis II received Lower Hesse. He succeeded to the title of Landgrave of Hesse-Marburg in 1458.
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When was Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse born?
Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse was born on 15 October 1440 in Spangenberg.
When did Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse die?
Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse died on 13 January 1483 in Marburg.
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Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse was a feudatory and ruler.
What nationality was Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse?
Henry III, Landgrave of Upper Hesse was German.
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