Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Duke
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Duke_William_LVII
|
| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Marriage_to_Matilda_of_England
|
| gptkbp:born |
c. 1129
|
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:St._Mary's_Church,_Lübeck
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:Cultural_patronage
Expansion of trade routes |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Historical novels and films
Influence on medieval literature Representation in art and sculpture |
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Welf_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:died |
6 August 1195
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Welf
|
| gptkbp:events |
Exile in 1180
Return from exile in 1189 |
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Henry_the_Proud
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promotion of trade and commerce
Role in the Crusades Role in the Holy Roman Empire Support for the church Key figure in the 12th century Impact on the development of cities Cultural exchange in medieval Europe Conflict with the Hohenstaufen dynasty Cultural heritage in Bavaria and Saxony Development of the Hanseatic League Establishment of Lübeck as a major port Influence on feudalism in Germany Influence on the political landscape of Germany Legacy in modern German history Symbol of regional pride in Lower Saxony |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Duke Henry the Lion
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:noble_title
Saxon law |
| gptkbp:known_for |
Strengthening the power of the Welf dynasty
Conflict with Emperor Frederick Barbarossa Founding the city of Lübeck |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on German history
Symbol of power and authority |
| gptkbp:mother |
gptkb:Gertrude_of_Brunswick
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Henry_the_Lion
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Henry_the_Proud
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
gptkb:noble_title
|
| gptkbp:relationship |
gptkb:Richard_I_of_England
gptkb:Henry_VI,_Holy_Roman_Emperor gptkb:Pope_Alexander_III gptkb:Frederick_Barbarossa |
| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Matilda_of_England
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Otto_IV
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:noble_title
|