Duke Welf VIII of Bavaria

GPTKB entity

Statements (68)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Duke
gptkb:Noble
gptkbp:alliance Alliance with the Holy Roman Empire
gptkbp:ancestor gptkb:Duke_Welf_VI_of_Bavaria
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Medieval_Europe
gptkb:Holy_Roman_Empire
gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:birth_date 1070
gptkbp:contribution gptkb:Cultural_patronage
gptkb:diplomatic_relations
Promotion of cultural heritage
Legal reforms
Military alliances
Support for the arts
Promotion of education
Strengthening the Welf dynasty
Promotion of literacy
Support for educational institutions
Support for local artisans
Support for the arts and sciences
Promotion of civic responsibility
Promotion of trade
Support for local governance
Development of infrastructure
Promotion of community development
Support for the poor
Promotion of historical research
Support for religious institutions
Support for local festivals
Encouragement of craftsmanship
Promotion of trade routes
Promotion of chivalry
Support of the church
Support for public works
Influence on succession laws
Promotion of social welfare
Encouragement of agriculture
Support for historical documentation
Support for military campaigns
Support for the Holy Roman Emperor
Expansion of territorial influence
Promotion of historical narratives
Feudal system enhancement
Strengthening of local economies
gptkbp:cultural_influence Patron of the arts
gptkbp:death_date 1120
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Duke_Welf_IX_of_Bavaria
gptkb:Duke_Welf_X_of_Bavaria
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Welf_dynasty
gptkbp:father gptkb:Duke_Welf_VII_of_Bavaria
gptkbp:historical_significance Influence on Bavarian politics
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_Welf
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Duke Welf VIII of Bavaria
gptkbp:issues Welf IX of Bavaria
Welf X of Bavaria
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Countess_Judith_of_Flanders
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Elster
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Bavaria
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Bavaria
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Duke_Welf_VII_of_Bavaria
gptkbp:reign_end 1120
gptkbp:reign_start 1096
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Countess_Matilda_of_Tuscany
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Duke_Henry_IX_of_Bavaria
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke_of_Saxony
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gertrude_of_Swabia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8