Hermann II
Landgrave of Thuringia
About Hermann II
Lived 1222 – 1241 (aged 18). Hermann II was a German.
Hermann II (28 March 1222 in Creuzburg – 3 January 1241) was the Landgrave of Thuringia and the son of Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, and Saint Elizabeth of Hungary.
Life
With Louis's death in 1227, his brother Henry Raspe assumed the regency due to the minority of four-year-old Hermann. Henry managed to officially succeed his brother after the death of Elizabeth in 1231. Hermann never reigned and died ten years later; some historians have accused Henry of poisoning the youth. He was married to Helen, daughter of Otto I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Hermann II?
landgrave of Thuringia
When was Hermann II born?
Hermann II was born on 28 March 1222 in Creuzburg.
When did Hermann II die?
Hermann II died on 3 January 1241 in Creuzburg.
What nationality was Hermann II?
Hermann II was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hermann II of Thuringia
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hermann II. https://biography.guide/hermann-ii/
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