Herman VI, Margrave of Baden facts for kids
Herman VI (born around 1226, died October 4, 1250) was an important ruler. He was the Margrave of Baden and also had the title of Margrave of Verona from 1243 until his death.
Herman came from a powerful family called the House of Zähringen. His father was Margrave Herman V of Baden-Baden. His mother was Irmengard, whose father was Henry V of the Rhine. Herman VI took over as ruler of Baden on January 16, 1243, after his father passed away.
Herman's Claim to Austria
In 1248, Herman VI married Gertrude of Austria. Gertrude was the niece of Duke Frederick II of Austria. Frederick II was the last male ruler from the Babenberg family. Because of this marriage, Herman claimed he should rule the lands of Austria and Styria.
He left the rule of Baden to his younger brother, Rudolf. However, Herman had a strong rival for these lands: King Ottokar II of Bohemia. In 1252, Ottokar married Frederick's sister, Margaret. This marriage helped Ottokar claim the lands too.
A special rule from 1156 said that the Austrian lands could be passed down through female family members. Herman even got permission from Pope Innocent IV. But Herman and his son, Frederick, could not take control of Austria and Styria. The local nobles there preferred Ottokar.
In the end, neither Herman nor Ottokar kept these lands. After Ottokar died in a big battle in 1278, the Habsburg family took control of Austria and Styria.
Family Life
Herman VI and his wife, Gertrude, had two children:
- Frederick I (born 1249, died 1268).
- Agnes (born 1250, died 1295). She married Ulrich III, Duke of Carinthia, first. Later, she married Count Ulrich of Heunberg.
See also
In Spanish: Germán VI de Baden para niños
