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Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen

1165 – 1219

Count Palatine of Tübingen, founder of Bebenhausen Abbey

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About Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen

Lived 1165 – 1219 (aged 53–54). Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen was a count palatine.

Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen (1160 – 17 March 1219) was the eldest son of Count Palatine Hugo II, Count Palatine of Tübingen. Around 1183, he founded the Premonstratensian Bebenhausen Abbey as a burial place for his family.

He married Matilda, Countess of Gleiberg and heir of Giessen (d. 1206). They had three sons. Rudolph II ( – 1 November 1247), inherited Horb, Herrenberg and Tübingen. Hugo V ( – 26 July 1216) William, Count of Asperg-Giessen ( – )

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Important facts

Born
1165
Birth century
12th century
Died
17 March 1219
Occupation
Count palatine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen?

Count Palatine of Tübingen, founder of Bebenhausen Abbey

When was Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen born?

Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen was born in 1165.

When did Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen die?

Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen died on 17 March 1219.

What was Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen's occupation?

Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen was a count palatine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rudolph I, Count Palatine of Tübingen

· Wikidata: Q2173027

· DBpedia: Rudolf I, Count Palatine of Tübingen

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