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Henry II, Duke of Swabia - Definition and Overview

Henry II of Hohenstaufen (1211 – 1242) was duke of Swabia from 1216 to 1235. He was son of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor and princess Constance of Aragon and elder brother of king Conrad III of Germany. Henry married Margaret of Babenberg in 1225 and abdicated from Swabia to his brother in 1235.

See also: Dukes of Swabia family tree

Preceded by:
Frederick VII also
Holy Roman Emperor

Duke of Swabia

Succeeded by:
Conrad III, king of Germany

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