Hedwig of Brandenburg
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Hedwig of Brandenburg, also called Hedwig of Ballenstedt (c. 1140 – end of March 1203), a member of the House of Ascania, was Margravine of Meissen from 1156 until 1190 by her marriage with Margrave Otto II.
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For other people with similar names, see Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and Margravine Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg.
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Hedwig of Brandenburg | |
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Margravine of Meissen | |
Born | c. 1140 |
Died | End of March 1203 |
Buried | Altzella Abbey |
Noble family | House of Ascania |
Spouse(s) | Otto II, Margrave of Meissen |
Issue | Albert I, Margrave of Meissen Adelaide of Meissen Theodoric I, Margrave of Meissen |
Father | Albert the Bear |
Mother | Sophie of Winzenburg |
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