Gertrude of Hohenberg facts for kids
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Gertrude's tomb in Basel Minster
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| Queen consort of Germany | |
| Tenure | 1273–1281 |
| Born | c. 1225 Deilingen, Swabia |
| Died | 16 February 1281 Vienna, Austria |
| Burial | Saint Paul's Abbey, Lavanttal |
| Spouse | Rudolph I of Germany |
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| House | Hohenberg |
| Father | Burkhard V, Count of Hohenberg |
| Mother | Matilda of Tübingen |
Gertrude Anne of Hohenberg (born around 1225 – died February 16, 1281) was a German queen. She became queen in 1273 when she married King Rudolf I of Germany. She was an important ancestor of the House of Habsburg, a powerful royal family in Austria.
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Early Life and Family
Gertrude was born in Deilingen, a region called Swabia. Her father was Count Burkhard V of Hohenberg. Her mother was Matilda, whose father was Count Palatine Rudolf II of Tübingen.
The Hohenberg family was a branch of the House of Hohenzollern. They ruled over large areas in southwestern Germany.
Around 1253 or 1254, Gertrude married Rudolf. He was the son of Count Albert IV of Habsburg. Gertrude and Rudolf lived as a noble couple in Rheinfelden. They had eleven children together.
Becoming Queen
On September 29, 1273, Gertrude's husband, Rudolf, was chosen to be the King of the Romans. This happened in Frankfurt. Her cousin, Burgrave Frederick III of Nuremberg, helped a lot with this election.
Rudolf was crowned king in Aachen Cathedral on October 24, 1273. After the coronation, Gertrude began to call herself Queen Anne. She served as queen for the next eight years. She did not get involved much in politics. She saw her husband, Rudolf, work hard to secure his rule. He faced challenges from King Ottokar II of Bohemia. Rudolf also tried to be crowned Holy Roman Emperor, but this never happened.
Death and Legacy
Gertrude died on February 16, 1281, in Vienna, where her husband lived. She wanted to be buried in Basel Minster, next to her youngest son, Charles.
King Rudolf had faced some disagreements with the leaders of Basel before he became king. Queen Anne's wish to be buried there gave him a chance to improve relations with the people of Basel. He agreed to the funeral, which took place on March 20.
Centuries later, in 1770, her remains were moved to Saint Blaise Abbey. Today, they rest at Saint Paul's Abbey in Carinthia.
King Rudolf remained a widower for three years. He then married Isabella of Burgundy.
Children of Gertrude and Rudolf
Gertrude and Rudolf had many children. Here are some of them:
- Matilda (born around 1253 – died 1304). She married Louis II, Duke of Bavaria. She became the mother of Rudolf I and Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor.
- Albert I of Germany (born 1255 – died 1308). He became the Duke of Austria and Styria.
- Catherine (born 1256 – died 1282). She married Otto III, Duke of Bavaria. They had no children who survived.
- Agnes (born around 1257 – died 1322). She married Albert II, Duke of Saxony.
- Hedwig (born around 1259 – died 1285 or 1286). She married Otto VI, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel. They had no children.
- Clementia (born around 1262 – died after 1293). She married Charles Martel of Anjou. She was the mother of King Charles I of Hungary.
- Hartmann (born 1263 – died 1281). He drowned in Rheinau.
- Rudolf II (born 1270 – died 1290). He was the Duke of Austria and Styria.
- Judith of Habsburg (born 1271 – died 1297). She married King Wenceslaus II of Bohemia. She was the mother of King Wenceslaus III of Bohemia.
- Charles (born 1276 – died 1276).
Images for kids
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Anna (Gertrud) of Hohenburg
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Tomb in Basel Minster
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