About Werner II
Lived 1104 – 1167 (aged 62–63). Werner II was an aristocrat.
Werner II of Habsburg (died 19 August 1167) was Count of Habsburg also called Werner III and a progenitor of the royal House of Habsburg. He was the great-great-grandfather of King Rudolph I of Germany.
He was the son of Count Otto II of Habsburg and Hilla of Pfirt. Werner married Ida of Homberg. He is known for having been involved in the War of Bregenz Succession of 1164 – 1166.
He died near Tusculum after the Battle of Monte Porzio.
He was the father of Count Albert III of Habsburg and Bishop Otto II of Constance (1165–1174). His daughter Richenza married Count Louis I of Pfirt.
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Who was Werner II?
German nobleman
When was Werner II born?
Werner II was born in 1104.
When did Werner II die?
Werner II died on 19 August 1167 in Rome.
What was Werner II's occupation?
Werner II was an aristocrat.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Werner II, Count of Habsburg
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