The Bavarian group of nobility presents numerous genealogical challenges to the researcher, despite the richness of primary source material on which family reconstructions can be based. These difficulties are explained fully in the relevant chapters of this document, but the Grafen von Diessen and the Grafen von Lechsgemünd can be cited as two example families which present many problems. The difficulties are not merely of academic significance. Many of the families of the Bavarian nobility acquired a considerable degree of political power, as shown by the examples of the Grafen von Diessen and Andechs being appointed dukes of Merano in northern Italy, the Wittelsbach family becoming dukes of Bavaria and the Markgrafen von Schweinfurt achieving a position of great influence at the German court of Emperors Heinrich II and Konrad III in the earlier part of the 11th century. Many of the Bavarian noble families made high-profile diplomatic marriages into prominent royal families both in central Europe and beyond. In addition, the duchy of Carinthia and the march (later duchy) of Austria were both created out of the original territory of the kingdom (later duchy) of Bavaria, providing new scope for expansion to the Bavarian nobility.

As will be seen, a lot of the source material in this document is as cited or quoted by Wilhelm Wegener[1]. It has not so far been possible to verify all of these citations against the originals but full references (as shown by Wegener, who is sometimes cryptic) are given to facilitate such an exercise in the future. Many of the connections suggested by Wegener are based solely on onomastics and do not appear to be supported by other indications. Where this is the case, the uncertainty of the relationship has been highlighted. A particular problem is presented by his treatment of the Grafen von Diessen in which his speculations appear especially tenuous, as can be seen below in the chapter dealing with this family.

Chapter 1. GRAFEN von ANDECHS

The possessions of the Bavarian family of the counts of Andechs originally lay between the upper Lech and upper Isar. They later added land in Franconia, Tyrol, Carinthia and Istria[2]. In 1180, Emperor Friedrich I "Barbarossa" dissolved the vassal relationship between the Grafen von Andechs, as Margraves of Istria and Carniola, with the dukes of Bavaria[3]. After the death of Konrad III Graf von Dachau in [1180/82], the Grafen von Andechs were installed as dukes of Merano.

BERTHOLD [von Diessen], son of ARNOLD Graf von Diessen & his wife Gisela --- (-27 Jun 1151, bur Diessen). The parentage of Berthold Graf von Andechs is deduced from the list of names in the De Fundatoribus referred to above and because Konrad is described as his patruus (see below). It is confirmed by the necrology of Diessen recording the death "Feb VI Id" of "Arnoldus com sepultus Atile pater comitis Bertoldi fundatoris nostri"[4]. On the other hand, the necrology of Diessen records the death "Feb XVI Kal" of "Irmilgardis, mater domini Perchtoldi"[5], although it is not certain to which Berthold this refers. Graf von Andechs 1106/1113. Graf von Diessen [1125]. Graf von Plassenberg und von Stein 1130. "Berhtolfus Comes de Diezzen" donated serfs to Diessen monastery, in the presence of "uxore sua Sophia et filiis suis Poppone et Bertolfo"[6]. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1151 V Kal Iul" of "Berhtoldus comes", specifying that he was "conversus nostræ congregationis frater" and "fundator huius loci", and was buried "in capitolio"[7].

m firstly SOPHIE of Istria, daughter of POPPO II Marchese di Istria & his wife Richgard von Sponheim ([1095/98]-6 Sep ----, bur Diessen). The Historia Welforum refers to the two daughters of "Poponem marchionem", specifying that they married "unam Bertholfo comiti de Andehse, aliam Alberto comiti de Bogen"[8]. Her birth date range is estimated from the probable age of her father and his death in 1098. "Berhtolfus Comes de Diezzen" donated serfs to Diessen monastery, in the presence of "uxore sua Sophia et filiis suis Poppone et Bertolfo"[9]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records the death "VIII Id Sep" of "Sophia comitissa uxor Pertoldi comitis" specifying that she was buried "in capitulo"[10].

m secondly (after 1130) as her first husband, KUNIGUNDE von Formbach, daughter of EKBERT [II] Graf von Formbach und Pitten & his wife Willibirg ---. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Comes Ekkebertus", with the consent of "Willebirga et filia ipsorum Chunigunda"[11]. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. The Vita Wirntonis names "dux Dalmatie et marchio Ystrie Berchtoldus" as brother-in-law of "comes Eckebertus" but does not name his wife[12]. She married secondly Ulrich von Deggendorf (-[1170]).

Graf Berthold & his first wife had five children:

1. POPPO [I] von Andechs (-Constantinople 11 Dec 1148). "Berhtolfus Comes de Diezzen" donated serfs to Diessen monastery, in the presence of "uxore sua Sophia et filiis suis Poppone et Bertolfo"[13]. Graf von Andechs 1137. Graf von Plessenberg 1142. Count of Carniola 1141. Graf im Radenzgau und Graf von Giech 1147. The necrology of Diessen records the death "III Id Dec" of "Poppo com sepultus Constantinopoli filius Bertholdi comitis fundator nostri"[14]. m (before 1139, divorced 1142) KUNIZA von Giech, daughter of REGINBOTO Graf von Giech & his wife --- (-13 Apr ----). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Graf Poppo [I] & his wife had one child:

a) HEINRICH (-1 Feb [1180/86]). Wegener refers to Poppo and his son Heinrich being granted Giech and Lichtenfels in [May/Jun] 1143[15]. Monk at Admont [1145]. Abbot of Millstatt 1166. The Vita Gebehardi records the appointment of "Heinricum abbatem Milstatensem, Popponis comitis filius" as abbot of Admont in [1171][16].

2. BERTHOLD [II] (-14 Dec 1188). His parentage is confirmed by the Notæ Diessenses which record the death "1188 XIX Kal Ian" of "Berhtoldus marchio de Andehs…filius Berhtoldi comitis fundatoris nostre ecclesie"[17]. Graf von Andechs 1147. Graf im Radenzgau 1140. Graf von Plassenburg [1158/61]. Graf am unteren Inn 1162. Graf im Norital and Vogt von Brixen 1166. Marchese di Istria 1173.

- MARCHESI di ISTRIA.

3. OTTO (-2 May 1196, bur Bamberg Cathedral). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Ottonis Babenbergensis episcopus…filius Berchtoldi comitis de Andechs" when recording his death in 1196[18]. Canon and provost of St Stephan at Bamberg 1164. Provost of St Maria at Aachen 1164/66 and 1174/77. Elected Bishop of Brixen 1165/[1169/70]. Elected bishop of Bamberg 1177, installed as bishop 1179. The necrology of Diessen also records the death "1196 May VI Non" of "Otto Babenbergis eps filius Berhtoldi fundatoris nostri"[19].

4. GISELA (-8 Apr after 1150). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Gisilam comitissam de Perg" as one of the daughters of "Bertoldus comes de Andehs" and his wife Sophia, listing her last of their children[20]. The necrology of Diessen records the death "VI Id Apr" of "Gisila com de Berge"[21]. m DIEPOLD [II] Graf von Berg, son of HEINRICH Graf von Berg & his wife Adelheid von Mochental (-19 May [1160/65]).

5. MATHILDE (-31 May 1160, bur Edelstetten). The Notæ Diessenses names "Berhtoldus comes" as father of "beate Machthildis abbatisse", and in a later passage records the death "1160 II Kal Iun" of "Mathildis abbatissa de Otilinestetin" specifying that she was buried "ante altare sancti Iohannis baptiste"[22]. Abbess of Edelstetten 1154. The necrology of Diessen records the death "Jun II Kal" of "Mathildis abb de Otilinestetin 1160 sepulta s Iohannis Baptiste filia Berhtoldi fundatoris nostri"[23].

Graf Berthold & his [second] wife had five children:

6. KUNIGUNDE (-10 Dec ----). Wegener refers to a 16th century source which names "Chunigundis conversa de Admunde, filia Bertholdi de Andehs"[24]. The primary source which suggests that she was the daughter of her father's second marriage has not yet been identified. Nun at Admont.

7. EUPHEMIA (-20 Jul 1180). The primary source which suggests that she was the daughter of her father's second marriage has not yet been identified. Abbess of Altomünster. The Notæ Diessenses record the death "1180 XIV Kal Iul" of "Eufemia abbatissa de Altinmunstir", specifying that she was buried "ante altare sancti Iohannis evangeliste"[25]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Eufemia abbatissa de Altenmünster, filia comitis Pertoldi" when recording her death and burial place[26]. The necrology of Diessen records the death "Jul XIV Kal" of "Eufemia abb de Altinmunstir 1180 sep s Iohannis ewangeliste filia fundatoris nostri Berhtoldi comitis"[27].

Chapter 2. GRAFEN von BOGEN

1. [ADALBERT] [I] . m LUITGARD, daughter of --- (-25 Sep ----). A charter dated 1104 records donations to Oberaltaich by "Adelheit advocata et tres filii eius Udalrich clericus, Fridreich advocatus matricula Tyberine civitatis Hartwich" and "Leukart de Windberg et duo filii eius Bertoldus, Albertus"[28]. This charter suggests that the two families must have been closely related, although the relationship is not specified. This hypothesis is supported by another later joint donation recorded in the same source by "Domnus Friedrich et fratres sui Hartwicus et Oudalrich et Pertholdus filius Liutgarde" which also suggests a close relationship between the two families[29]. The primary source which confirms the name of her husband has not yet been identified. Wegener speculates that she was Liutgard von Regensburg, sister of Domvogt Friedrich [I], because her son Berthold Graf von Windberg held territory along the Bohemian border in the same area as the territories of his presumed maternal uncles[30]. Another factor is the Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ which name "Fridericus advocatus Ratispon senior et Albertus Pogn fratres"[31], although the precise relationship would be brothers-in-law if the speculation about Liutgard's origin is correct. Another interpretation of this text would be that Adalbert, husband of Liutgard, was the brother of Friedrich [III] Domvogt von Regensburg. A further possibility is that Liutgard and Adelheid were sisters, although, assuming that the origin of Adelheid is correctly recorded in this document, Adelheid´s niece married Liutgard´s son Adalbert. "Domina Luitgard cometissa mater Adelberti Comitis" donated property to Oberaltaich[32]. The necrology of Mallersdorf records the death "VII Kal Oct" of "Liukhardis com^a"[33]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "VII Kal Oct" of "Liutkart com^a"[34]. Adalbert [I] & his wife had four children:

a) BERTHOLD [I] (-2 Aug 1141). A charter dated 1104 records donations to Oberaltaich by "Leukart de Windberg et duo filii eius Bertoldus, Albertus"[35]. "Domnus Friedrich et fratres sui Hartwicus et Oudalrich et Pertholdus filius Liutgarde" donated property to Oberaltaich[36]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "VIII Id Aug" of "Perthold comes"[37]. m RICHGARD, daughter of --- (-8 Oct or 11 Apr ----). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. [1100/04]/1110. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "III Id Apr" of "Richkart com^a"[38]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "III Id Apr" of "Richart com^a"[39].

b) ADALBERT [II] (-13 Jan 1146). A charter dated 1104 records donations to Oberaltaich by "Leukart de Windberg et duo filii eius Bertoldus, Albertus"[40]. Graf von Bogen. The De Advocatis Altahensibus records that "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" was "advocatus Altahensis ecclesie" and founded the monastery at Windberg[41] in [1140]. "Adalbertum comitem uxoremque eius Hadwicam de Windeberge" donated property to Oberaltaich[42]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "Id Jan 1147" of "Adalbertus com fundator loci huius"[43]. The necrology of Wilten records the death "Id Jan" of "Adalberti comitis de Pogn"[44]. m firstly ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly [as her second husband,] HEDWIG of Istria, [widow of HERMANN I Graf von Windberg Ratelberg und Winzenburg, Markgraf von Sachsen,] daughter of POPPO II Marchese di Carniola e Istria [Weimar] & his wife Richgard von Sponheim (-Windberg 1 Dec 1162). The Historia Welforum refers to the two daughters of "Poponem marchionem", specifying that they married "unam Bertholfo comiti de Andehse, aliam Alberto comiti de Bogen"[45]. The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Hadwigam" as wife of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem", specifying that her husband was "advocatus Altahensis ecclesie"[46]. Her supposed first marriage has not so far been corroborated. Wegener records that Hadewich, widow of Graf Heriman, donated property to Göttweig with her son Heriman by charter dated [1122], witnessed by Adalbert son of Markgraf Luitpold[47], but this does not link her to the Hedwig who was the wife of Graf Adalbert. "Adalbertum comitem uxoremque eius Hadwicam de Windeberge" donated property to Oberaltaich[48]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "Kal Dec 1162" of "Hadewich coma et fundatrix loci huius"[49]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "Kal Dec" of "Hadewic com^a"[50]. Both of these necrology entries refer to the widow of Graf Hermann, who in particular was clearly linked to Windberg, but do not provide proof that she was the same person as the widow of Graf Adalbert. Graf Adalbert [II] & his first wife had one child:

i) ENGELBERT . The primary source which confirms his parentage, and that he was the son of his father's first marriage, has not yet been identified. He is not named as one of Graf Adalbert's sons by his second wife in the De Advocatis Altahensibus ("Adalpertum, Haertwicum et Perhtoldum comites" children of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" and his wife Hedwig)[51], but this should not be taken as conclusive proof that he was the son of his father's first marriage as the source could have ignored children who died young. [1100/04]/1110.

Graf Adalbert [II] & his second wife had four children:

ii) ADALBERT [III] (-21 Jun 1141). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Adalpertum, Haertwicum et Perhtoldum comites" as children of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" and his wife Hedwig, specifying that Adalbert was killed during the siege of "castri Phalaia circa 1140"[52]. Monk at St Blasien 1140. The necrology of Windberg records the death "XI Kal Jul" of "Adelbertus com et m"[53].

iii) HARTWIG (-6 Apr [1155/56]). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Adalpertum, Haertwicum et Perhtoldum comites" as children of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" and his wife Hedwig, specifying that Hartwig was "homo pessimus [et] insaniendo vitam finivit"[54]. Graf von Bogen 1146. The necrology of Windberg records the death "VIII Id Apr" of "Hartwicus c v n ex comite"[55]. m HEDWIG, daughter of --- (-23 Aug ----). The necrology of Windberg records the death "X Kal Sep" of "Haedwic ex coma cvc sor nra"[56].

iv) BERTHOLD [II] (-21 Mar 1167). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Adalpertum, Haertwicum et Perhtoldum comites" as children of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" and his wife Hedwig, specifying that Bertold was "advocatus ecclesie Altahensis"[57]. Graf von Bogen.

- see below.

v) HEILWIG (-14 Apr ----). A donation to Geisenfeld monastery names "Heilwige Abbatissa sorore Bertoldi Comitis de Pogene"[58]. Nun at Obermünster, Regensburg. The necrology of Windberg records the death "XVIII Kal Mai" of "Heilwic m in sup mon filia Alberti comitis fundatoris loci Windberg"[59].

Graf Adalbert [II] had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

vi) RUDOLF von Menna . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 1147/[1167/68].

c) LIUTGART (-after [1120]). [1105/06]/1112. The Chronica Boemorum records the marriage in Sep 1094 of "dux Bracizlaus" with "matronam de Bavaria nominee Lukarth"[60]. Her parentage is suggested by the donation of property to Oberaltaich by "Ductrix Luitgart soror Adelberti Comitis"[61], the same source recording numerous donations by Adalbert and his family which demonstrate that he was Graf von Bogen. m (Sep 1094) BŘETISLAW II Duke of Bohemia, son of VRATISLAV II Duke of the Bohemians & his second wife Adelaida of Hungary (-murdered 22 Dec 1100).

BERTHOLD [II] von Bogen, son of ADALBERT [II] Graf von Bogen & his second wife Hedwig von Windberg (-21 Mar 1167). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Adalpertum, Haertwicum et Perhtoldum comites" as children of "Aschwinus…comes de Bogen…dicitur Adilpertum comitem" and his wife Hedwig, specifying that Bertold was "advocatus ecclesie Altahensis"[62]. Graf von Bogen. The necrology of Admunt records the death "XIII Kal Apr" of "Perhtoldus com Bogen"[63]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "XII Kal Apr 1167" of "Perhtoldus com"[64]. The necrology of Unteraltaich records the death "XII Kal Apr" of "Perhtoldus com de Bogin"[65].

m firstly MATHILDE von Formbach, daughter of EKBERT [II] Graf von Pitten & his wife Willibirg --- (-7 Nov [1160]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "VII Id Nov" of "Mathild com^a"[66].

m secondly ([1164]) LIUTGARD von Burghausen, daughter of GEBHARD [I] Graf von Burghausen & his wife Sophia von Wettin (-24 Feb [1195]). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Leutkarde" as wife of "Perhtoldum [comes]"[67]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Laichardis com de Pogen"[68]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Liukardis ex coma cva sor n"[69].

Graf Berthold [II] & his second wife had [two] children:

1. ADALBERT [IV] (11 Jul 1165-20 Dec 1197). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Adalbertum comitem" as son of "Perhtoldum [comes]" and his wife Liutgard[70]. Graf von Bogen. Vogt von Prüfening [1180]. He left on Crusade in 1186. Vogt von Oberaltaich [1190]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "XII Kal Jan" of "Herr Albertus von Bogen"[71]. m (before 25 Jul 1180) as her first husband, LUDMILA of Bohemia, daughter of FRIEDRICH I Duke of Bohemia & his wife Elisabeth of Hungary ([1170]-4 Aug 1240, bur Seligenthal). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Ludmila" as wife of "Adalbertum comitem"[72]. The Genealogia Ottonis II Ducis Bavariæ names "Ludmilam" as daughter of "Fridericus dux Boemie", her first husband "Albertus comes de Bogen" and her second husband "Ludwicus dux Bawarie"[73]. She married secondly (end Oct 1204) Ludwig I Duke of Bavaria. "Ludomia ducissa Bawarie" founded Kloster Seligenthal (near Landshut), with the consent of "filio meo Ottone…duce Bawarie et palatino comite Reni", for the souls of "maritorum meorum defunctorum…Ludewici ducis Bawarie et Adelberti comitis de Bogen" and "filiorum meorum…ducis et Adelberti comitis", by charter dated 1232[74]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "Non Aug 1240" of "domina Ludemia ducissa fundatrix nostra"[75]. The necrology of Fürstenfeld records the death "Non Aug" of "Ludmilla avia fundatoris nostri"[76]. Graf Adalbert [IV] & his wife had three children:

a) BERTHOLD [III] (-Damietta 12 Aug 1218). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names (in order) "Liupoldo clerico, Pertholdo et Adalberto" as children of "Adalbertum comitem" and his wife Ludmilla, specifying that Berthold died at Damietta[77]. The De Institutione Monasterii Altahensis names "duo fratres Perhtoldus et Albertus, filii Alberti comitis de Bogen", recording their disputes between each other and with their neighbours[78]. Graf von Bogen. Vogt von Oberaltaich. The necrology of Windberg records the death "II Id Aug 1218" of "Perhtoldus com"[79]. The necrology of Unteraltaich records the death "II Id Aug" of "Berhtoldus com"[80]. m as her first husband, KUNIGUNDE von Hirschberg, daughter of GEBHARD II Graf von Dollenstein & his wife --- [von Lengbach] (-after 2 Feb 1249). Kunigunde Gräfin von Wasserburg names her first husband in her testament dated 2 Feb 1249 as well as her deceased brother Gebhard[81]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. She married secondly (before 17 Aug 1223) Konrad Graf von Wasserburg.

b) ADALBERT [V] (-15 Jan 1242). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names (in order) "Liupoldo clerico, Pertholdo et Adalberto" as children of "Adalbertum comitem" and his wife Ludmilla[82]. Graf von Bogen. He left on Crusade in 1217. Vogt von Oberaltaich. "Ludomia ducissa Bawarie" founded Kloster Seligenthal (near Landshut), with the consent of "filio meo Ottone…duce Bawarie et palatino comite Reni", for the souls of "maritorum meorum defunctorum…Ludewici ducis Bawarie et Adelberti comitis de Bogen" and "filiorum meorum…ducis et Adelberti comitis", by charter dated 1232[83]. Vogt von Windberg 1233. The county of Bogen was transferred to the duke of Bavaria in 1248[84]. The De Advocatis Altahensibus records the death "1242 XVIII Kal Feb" of "Albertus comes" without heirs[85]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "XVIII Kal Feb 1242" of "Albertus iunior com advocatus loci huius"[86]. m RICHIZA von Dillingen, daughter of ADALBERT [III] Graf von Dillingen & his wife [Heilika] von Wittelsbach (-20 Jun ----). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Reichizam" as wife of "Albertus comes", specifying that the couple were childless[87]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Unteraltaich records the death "XII Kal Jul" of "Rihza com de Bogen"[88]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "XII Kal Jul" of "Reihza coma"[89].

c) LIUTPOLD (-10 May 1221). The De Advocatis Altahensibus names (in order) "Liupoldo clerico, Pertholdo et Adalberto" as children of "Adalbertum comitem" and his wife Ludmilla[90]. Graf von Bogen 1209. Provost at Alten Kapelle, Regensburg [1215].

2. [HEDWIG (-13 Jun ----). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Wegener states that the wife of Ekbert von Deggendorf "must be from the family of the Grafen von Bogen" but gives no reasons[91]. 1188. The necrology of Windberg records the death "Id Jun" of "Haedewic de Tekendorf com^a"[92]. m EKBERT von Deggendorf und Pernegg, son of ULRICH [III] von Deggendorf und Pernegg & his wife Kunigunde von Formbach (-19 Jan [1200]).]

Chapter 3. GRAFEN von BURGHAUSEN und SCHALA

The town of Burghausen is situated in Upper Bavaria about 120 km due east of Munich and 60 km north of Salzburg. The county included a castle on the river Salzach and estates on both sides of the river. It was an important base on the trading route from Reichenhall northwards towards the Danube, via the Salzach and Inn rivers. It was inherited in [1165] by Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony and Bavaria on the death of his kinsman Gebhard von Burghausen[93]. Scala was located about 5 km from Melk in Lower Austria. It is currently the site of Schallaburg, a castle constructed in the 15th century[94].

SIEGHARD [X] von Tengling, son of FRIEDRICH [I] Graf von Tengling & his wife Mathilde von Vohburg (-murdered Regensburg 5 Feb 1104). Wegener refers to a donation by "Friedericus comes de Tengelingen et filii eius Sigehardus et Friedericus" dated [1070][95]. Wegener refers to a donation by "Sigehart et Fridericus frater eius de Thengelingen" dated 14 Jan 1104[96]. Graf von Tengling. Graf von Schala. Graf von Burghausen. The Chronicon Universale records the death of "Sigihardus comes" in 1104[97]. The Annales Mellicenses record that "Sigehardus comes occiditur Radisbone" in 1104[98]. The Annales Scheftarienses record that "Sigehardus comes de Schala" was killed at Regensburg in 1103[99] and the Annales Reicherspergenses record that "Sighardus comes de Burghusen" was killed at Regensburg in 1104[100]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "Non Feb" of "Sizus com occisus"[101]. The necrology of the Niedermünster at Regensburg records the death "Non Feb" of "Sighardus com"[102].

m IDA von Süpplingenburg, daughter of GEBHARD von Süpplingenburg Graf im Harzgau & his wife Hedwig von Formbach (-3 Mar [1138], bur Michaelstein). The Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ name "Lotharii regis et Ite comitisse de Purchausen" as children of "Hadewic"[103]. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "V Non Mar" of "Ita com de Purchhusen"[104]. Pope Innocent III took Kloster Michaelbeuren under his protection 7 Jun 1137 at the request of Gräfin Ida and her sons Grafen Gebhard and Sieghard, nephews of Emperor Lothar, the document also naming Sieghard Patriarch of Aquileja, his mother Bilihilt, Graf Sieghard and his brother Friedrich[105]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "V Non Mar" of "Ita com"[106]. The necrology of Melk records the death "IV Non Mar" of "Ita com de Scala"[107].

Graf Sieghard [X] & his wife had three children:

1. SIEGHARD [XI] (-19 Apr 1142). "…Sigihard et Heinrich filii Sigihardi comitis…" witnessed a donation to Ranshofen monastery by "dux Welf" dated to [1112][108]. Pope Innocent III took Kloster Michaelbeuren under his protection 7 Jun 1137 at the request of Gräfin Ida and her sons Grafen Gebehard and Sigehard, nephews of Emperor Lothar[109]. Graf von Schala [1120]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Sirus qui et Sigehardus Comes de Scala et eius consors…domna Sophia…cum filio suo Henrico", for the soul of "prioris mariti sui Karinthiorum quondam ducis Heinrici", witnessed by "Gebehardus comes de Purchusen frater eius, Heinricus filius ipsius Sighardi comitis…"[110]. Graf von Burghausen 1125. The Annales Mellicenses record the death of "Sigihardus comes frater noster…de Scala" in 1142[111]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "XIII Kal Mai" of "Syrus comes"[112]. The necrology of Melk records the death "XIII Kal Mai" of "Sigihardus com"[113]. m (1128) as her second husband, SOPHIE of Austria, widow of HEINRICH II Duke of Carinthia [Eppensteiner], daughter of LIUTPOLD II Markgraf of Austria & his wife Ita von Ratelberg (-2 or 10 May 1154, bur Stift Melk). Wegener quotes the Landbuch von Österreich und Steier [1255] which records that "der marchgrave Liupolt von Osterrich het zwo tochter…die andern tochter gab er dem graven Sighart der daz Scharsa hiez und gab im zu der tochter Schala"[114]. Her first marriage is confirmed by the Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery which records a donation by "Sirus qui et Sigehardus Comes de Scala et eius consors…domna Sophia…cum filio suo Henrico", for the soul of "prioris mariti sui Karinthiorum quondam ducis Heinrici"[115]. The Annales Mellicenses record the death in 1154 of "Sophia soror nostra ducissa de Scala"[116]. The necrology of Melk records the death "VI Non May" of "Sophia ducissa de Scala sor n^a"[117]. The necrology of Lilienfeld records the death "VI Id May" of "Sophia com de Scalach sor fundatoris S Crucis"[118]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "VI Non May" of "Sophia ducissa"[119]. Graf Sieghard [X] & his wife had two children:

a) HEINRICH [II] (-22 Jul [1191/92]). The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Sirus qui et Sigehardus Comes de Scala et eius consors…domna Sophia…cum filio suo Henrico", for the soul of "prioris mariti sui Karinthiorum quondam ducis Heinrici", witnessed by "Gebehardus comes de Purchusen frater eius, Heinricus filius ipsius Sighardi comitis…"[120]. Graf von Schala 1147. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "XI Kal Aug" of "Heinricus com"[121]. The necrology of Melk records the death "XI Kal Aug" of "Heinricus com de Schala fr n"[122].

b) SIEGHARD [XI] (-27 Oct [1191/92]). Wegener refers to a charter of Herzogin Sophia von Scalah and her sons Grafen Heinrich and Sighard dated 19 Mar 1151[123]. Graf von Schala 1147. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "VI Kal Nov" of "Sigehardus com"[124].

2. HEINRICH [I] (-30/31 Jan 1127). "…Sigihard et Heinrich filii Sigihardi comitis…" witnessed a donation to Ranshofen monastery by "dux Welf" dated to [1112][125]. Graf von Burghausen. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "III Kal Feb" of "Henricus com de Purchusin"[126]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "II Kal Feb" of "Heinricus com"[127].

3. GEBHARD [I] (-4 Dec 1164). Pope Innocent III took Kloster Michaelbeuren under his protection 7 Jun 1137 at the request of Gräfin Ida and her sons Grafen Gebehard and Sigehard, nephews of Emperor Lothar[128]. Graf von Burghausen [1129]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Sirus qui et Sigehardus Comes de Scala et eius consors…domna Sophia…cum filio suo Henrico", for the soul of "prioris mariti sui Karinthiorum quondam ducis Heinrici", witnessed by "Gebehardus comes de Purchusen frater eius, Heinricus filius ipsius Sighardi comitis…"[129]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "II Non Dec" of "Gebhardus com"[130]. The Liber sepulturarum of Raitenhaslach monastery records the burial there in 1155 of "Gebhardus Comes de Burghausen, gentis ultimus. Sophia uxor eius"[131]. The Annales Sancti Rudberti Salisburgenses record the death in 1164 of "Gebhardus de Burchousen"[132]. m ([1144]) SOPHIE von Wettin, daughter of KONRAD I "der Grosse" Graf von Wettin, Brehna, Camburg und Eilenburg, Markgraf der Ober- und Niederlausitz & his wife Luitgard von Elchingen (-16 Apr after 1190). The Genealogica Wettinensis names (in order) "Odam et Bertam abbatissam Gerbestadensem, Agnetam Quidelingenburgensem abbatissam, quarta…Gerdrudis…quinta Adela…sexta Sophia" as the six daughters of "Conradus Misnensis et Orientalius marchio [filius Thiemonis]" & his wife, naming "Gebehardo comiti de Bavaria, filio sororis Luderi imperatoris" as husband of Sophie[133]. "Gebhardus…comes de Burchusen cum…coniuge mea Sophia" donated property to Raitenhaslach by charter dated 1156, witnessed by "Comes Sighardus, Comes Hainricus de Schalkach…"[134]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "XVI Kal May" of "Sophia com de Burchusen"[135]. Graf Gebhard [I] & his wife had three children:

a) GEBHARD [II] (-1 May 1168). Wegener records that "Sophia comitissa" donated property to Michaelbeuern for the soul of her son who was buried there[136]. Graf von Burghausen. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "Kal May" of "Gebhardus com"[137].

b) IDA (-28 Jan after 1210). Wegener refers to the confirmation by Walther Abbot of Michaelbeuern of a donation by Gräfin Sophia before the marriage of her daughter to Graf Liupold[138]. Wegener refers to a donation to Raitenhaslach by Gräfin Ida von P with her sons dated [1195], witnessed by "Hainricus comes, Luitoldus et Gebehardus comites"[139]. Wegener refers to a donation by Gräfin Ida von Pleien to Kloster Michaelbeuern with her sons Graf Lutold and Gebehard canon at Passau cathedral[140]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "VII Kal Jan" of "Ita com"[141]. m ([1164]) LIUTPOLD Graf von Plain, son of LIUTOLD [I] Graf von Plain & his second wife Uta von Peilstein (-17 Jun [1193]). Graf von Hardegg 1188.

c) LIUTGARD (-24 Feb [1195]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "Leutkarde" as wife of "Perhtoldum [comes]"[142]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Laichardis com de Pogen"[143]. The necrology of Windberg records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Liukardis ex coma cva sor n"[144]. m ([1164]) as his second wife, BERTHOLD [II] Graf von Bogen, son of ADALBERT [I] Graf von Bogen & his second wife Hedwig von Windberg (-21 Mar 1167).

1. HEINRICH [III] (-12 Apr ----). Graf von Burghausen. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "II Id Apr" of "Heinricus com de Purchusen"[145]. His parentage is not known. He could not have been the son of either Graf Sieghard [IX] or Graf Sieghard [X], the deaths of whose sons named Heinrich are recorded in the necrology of Michaelbeuern on other dates. He may have been the son either of Graf Heinrich [I] or of Graf Gebhard [I].

Chapter 4. GRAFEN von CHAM (RATPOTONEN)

1. RATPOTO [I], son of --- (-after 7 Oct 984). Graf im oberen Traungau. "Otto…imperator augustus" donated property "de rivolo Erilipach usque ad acutum montem qui Diutisce vocatur Vuassinperch, prope Iscalam in illo loco ubi terminus forestis Ratpotoni comitis" to the church of Salzburg by charter dated 1 Oct 977[146], confirmed by Emperor Otto III by charter dated 7 Oct 984[147].

2. RATPOTO [II] (-[13 Jun] after [1020]). His name suggests that he was closely related to Graf Ratpoto [I] but this has not been verified by any primary source which has been consulted. "Henricus…rex" granted property "predium Slierbach in comitatu Radpotonis in pago Oliupestale" to the church of Salzburg by charter dated 7 Dec 1006[148]. Graf im oberen Traungau. Wegener refers to a source dated [1020] which names Graf Ratpoto and his son Dietbald[149]. The necrology of Mondsee records the death "Id Jun" of "com Ratpoto"[150]. m ---. The name of Ratpoto's wife is not known. Graf Ratpoto [II] & his wife had [two] children:

a) [RATPOTO [III] (-18 Jun [1050]). His name suggests that he was closely related to Graf Ratpoto [II] but this has not been verified by any primary source which has been consulted. Graf von Diessen. Wegener refers to a document dated 19 Jun [1050] confirming that "comes Razo de Diezen felicis memorie" had granted property to "dem Priester Heribert einem Verwandten"[151]. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "XIV Kal Jul" of "Ratpoto com"[152]. Two alternatives wives have been suggested for Graf Ratpoto [III]: m [HEMMA of Austria, daughter of LIUTPOLD Markgraf der Bayerischen Ostmark [Babenberg] & his wife Richwara ---]. She is named as wife of Graf Ratpoto [III] in Europäische Stammtafeln[153], but the primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m --- von Diessen, sister of FRIEDRICH [II] Graf [von Diessen], daughter of ---. Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Ratpoto was the sister of Graf Friedrich, the date of the latter's death suggesting that this must have been Friedrich [II] rather than Friedrich [I] (the two being conflated by Wegener as referred to above), although he cites no primary source to support his position[154].]

b) DIETPOLD [I] (-18 May [1060]). Wegener refers to a source dated [1020] which names Graf Ratpoto and his son Dietbald[155].

- see below.

DIETPOLD [I], son of RATPOTO [II] Graf im oberen Traungau & his wife --- (-18 May [1060]). Wegener refers to a source dated [1020] which names Graf Ratpoto and his son Dietbald[156]. The Chronici Herimanni Continuatio records that András King of Hungary sent his son to King Heinrich IV "per Tiedbaldum comitem"[157]. The necrology of Zwiefalten records the death "XV Kal Jun" of "Diepolt com de Monte"[158].

m ---. The name of Diepold's wife is not known.

Graf Diepold [I] & his wife had three children:

1. RATPOTO [IV] (-killed in battle Hohenmölsen 15 Oct 1080). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vogt von St Emmeran. Graf von Cham. m firstly (before 1065) MATHILDE, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. The origin of Mathilde is not known. Wegener says that she was Mathilde von Lambach, daughter of Arnold [II] Graf von Lambach & his wife Reginlinde ---, but gives no basis for this speculation. m secondly ---. According to Wegener[159], Graf Ratpoto's second wife was --- von Kastl, daughter of Hermann [I] Graf von Kastl & his wife Haziga von Diessen, but he appears to base this only on the transmission of the name Hermann to the couple's son, for which there must be other explanations (assuming that this son was Graf Ratpoto's son by his second marriage which, as mentioned below, has not yet been confirmed in the primary sources so far consulted). Graf Ratpoto [IV] & his first wife had three children:

a) RATPOTO [V] (-Regensburg 14 Apr 1099). Wegener refers to the document dated 17 Jul 1072 relating to the renewal of Kloster Michaelbeuern which is witnessed by "Ratpoto senior et Uodalrich et iunior Ratpoto filii eius"[160]. Vogt of St Emmeran. Pfalzgraf von Bayern 1082/83. The Chronicon of Bernold records the death in 1099 of "Rapoto Palatinus comes de Baioaria"[161]. The necrology of Augsburg St Ulrich records the death "XVIII Kal Apr" of "Rapoto com palatinus"[162]. m (after 1081) as her second husband, ELISABETH, widow of KUNO [II] von Rott Pfalzgraf von Bayern, daughter of ---. The Vita Sancti Marini et Anniani names "Chuno iunior comes filius [Chonradi alias Chuno comitis palatine], Elizabeth uxor filii de Lotring"[163]. The reference in this text to "de Lotring" has not been explained, but could refer to Lotharingia. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. 1086/99.

b) ULRICH (-Regensburg 24 Feb 1099). Wegener refers to the document dated 17 Jul 1072 relating to the renewal of Kloster Michaelbeuern which is witnessed by "Ratpoto senior et Uodalrich et iunior Ratpoto filii eius"[164]. Graf von Finningen. Graf von Passau. The necrology of Baumburg records the death "X Kal Feb" of "Ulricus fil palatine fundator"[165], "fil" presumably being an error for "frater". m as her second husband, ADELHEID von Lechsgemünd, widow of MARKWARD Graf im Chiemgau, daughter of KUNO von Lechsgemünd & his wife Mechtild von Horburg [Achalm] (-Regensburg 24 Feb [1108]). The Fundatio Monasterii Baumburgensis names "in Bawarie provincial comes…Cuno…filiam Adilheit" as founder of Kloster Baumburg, naming her first husband "comes Marcohardus de castro…Marcarstain", her second husband "comes Udalricus de Pactavia" and her third husband "Berngero comiti de Sulzphach"[166]. She married thirdly ([1100]) as his first wife, Berengar Graf von Sulzbach The necrology of Baumburg records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Alheidis com fundatrix"[167]. Graf Ulrich & his wife had one child:

i) UTA (-9 Feb [1150]). The Fundatio Monasterii Baumburgensis names "in Bawarie provincia comes…Cuno…filiam Adilheit" as founder of Kloster Baumburg, naming her second husband "comes Udalricus de Pactavia" and her only daughter by her second marriage "Utam [wife of] Eingelperto duci de Chraieburc"[168]. The necrology of Baumburg records the death "XVI Kal May" of "Uta ducissa"[169]. The necrology of Seonense records the death "XVI Kal May" of "Uta ductrix" and her donation[170]. m ENGELBERT II von Sponheim, of ENGELBERT I von Sponheim Graf im Krainchgau, im Pustertal und von Sponheim & his wife Hadwig --- (-1141). He succeeded in 1107 as ENGELBERT I Marchese di Istria. He was installed in 1124 as ENGELBERT Duke of Carinthia, until 1135.

c) MATHILDE (-[1125]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "domnus Odalricus de Windeperge frater domni Herimanni", names "Thiemo avus suus", and records that the donation was confirmed by "coniux illius domna Mathilt et filius eius Chonradus" after the donor´s death[171]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "VII Id Nov" of "Mathild com"[172], which may refer to this Mathilde as the death of her son Konrad is recorded in the same necrology. m ULRICH [III] Graf von Ratelberg-Windberg, son of MEGINHARD IV Vogt von Niederaltaich [Formbach] & his wife Mathilde von Reinhausen (-1097).

Graf Ratpoto [IV] & his second wife had three children:

d) HERMANN (-18 Mar 1133). Wegener refers to a donation to Augsburg Cathedral by "Rapoto comes pater Herimanni episcopi"[173]. The primary source which confirms that Hermann was the son of his father's second marriage has not yet been identified. Priest at Cham [1095]. Elected Bishop of Regensburg 1096, installed 1099.

2. MATHILDE (-30 Sep after 1092). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Wegener refers to a donation by Graf Friedrich, with the consent of his mother Pilihild, his wife Mathild and his brother Syrus, to Michaelbeuren dated [1060][174]. Widow and nun 1072. The necrology of Michaelbeuren records the death "II Kal Oct" of "Mechtildis com"[175]. m FRIEDRICH [I] Graf von Tengling, son of [SIEGHARD [VII] or [VIII] Graf im Chiemgau] & his wife Pilihild [von Andechs] (-17 Jul 1071).

3. DIEPOLD [II] (-killed in battle Mellrichstadt 7 Aug 1078). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. von Giengen. Markgraf im Nordgau.

- MARKGRAFEN im NORDGAU.

Chapter 5. GRAFEN von DACHAU

ARNOLD [von Scheyern], [brother of OTTO [I] Graf von Scheyern], son of --- & his wife [Haziga von Scheyarn] (-1104). The sources are contradictory regarding Arnold's parentage. The Chronicon Schirense names "Otto, Pernhardus et Ekkehardus", sons of Graf Otto [I], as "patrueles" of Arnold's sons "comites Chuonradus et Otto de Dachawe"[176], which indicates that Arnold was paternal uncle of the three brothers assuming that the word patruelis is used in its strict sense. However, Wegener cites sources dated [1080] and [1095] which name "nobiles viri Arnolt et Otto de Sciren" and "Otto et frater eius Arnolt de Skiren" respectively[177]. It is unlikely that Arnold was the son of Graf Otto [I] and his wife Haziga as the Chronicon Schirense names (in order) "Ottonem, Pernhardum et Ekkardum comites" as their three sons[178] and there seems little reason why another adult son should have been omitted. Europäische Stammtafeln[179] shows Arnold as the son of Graf Otto [I] by a supposed first marriage with a sister of Arnold Graf von Diessen. No primary source has been identified which supports this hypothesis. It is not impossible that Arnold was born from an earlier marriage of Otto [I], although the common use of the name Arnold appears to be the only indication that such a first wife may have been related to the family of the Grafen von Diessen. Another factor suggests that a first marriage of Graf Otto [I] into the Diessen family is unlikely: as noted below, Graf Otto's necrology entry appears to place him in a subordinate position to his wife, which suggests that he was of inferior importance in the ranks of the local nobility. It is unlikely that Otto would have been considered inferior if he had been the widower of the sister of Arnold Graf von Diessen, whose own importance was probably greater than that of the heiress of the Scheyern estates. A further possibility is that Arnold was uterine brother of Otto, Bernhard and Ekkehard, son of Haziga by an earlier marriage, which seems to be the option which most closely explains the sources, providing that a broader interpretation of patruelis can be assumed. Graf von Scheyern. Graf von Dachau.

m BEATRIX von Reipertshofen, daughter of KUNO Graf von Reipertshofen & his wife --- (-11 Feb ----). The Chronicon Schirense names "comitisse Beatrix" as mother of "comites Chuonradus et Otto de Dachawe"[180]. According to Wegener, her father was Graf an der oberen Ampar, which later became the Grafschaft Dachau so the heiress who passed this property to her husband[181]. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "III Id Feb" of "Beatrix com^a"[182].

Graf Arnold & his wife had [three] children:

1. KONRAD [I] von Scheyern (-5 Dec, after 1130, bur Scheyern). The Chronicon Schirense names "Arnoldus comes et filius eius Chounradus de Schyren" specifying "postea Dachawe castrum possederunt"[183]. Graf von Dachau. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "Non Dec" of "Chunradus com"[184]. m WILLIBIRG, daughter of --- (-11 Jan or 23 Sep ----). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. According to Wegener[185], she was probably Willibirg, daughter of Udalschalk Graf im Lurngau & his second wife Adelheid di Carniola, suggesting that the title Duke of Merano may have been transmitted through her mother to her son. However, this assumes that the transmission of the title had some hereditary basis which, as can be seen from the case of other ducal appointments in Germany in the 11th and 12th centuries, is not inevitable. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "III Id Jan" of "Willibirch com^a" and "IX Kal Oct" of "Willebirch com^a"[186]. Graf Konrad [I] & his wife had three children:

a) KONRAD [II] von Dachau (-killed in battle Bergamo 18 Feb 1159, bur Scheyern). The Chronicon Schirense names (in order) "Arnoldum et Chounradum" as the two sons of "Chounradus", specifying that Konrad held "Dalmatiæ ducatum" and was buried at Scheyern[187]. Vogt of St Andreas at Freising [1150]. Graf von Dachau 1152. Duke of Merano 1153. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "XII Kal Mar" of "Chunradus dux de Dach"[188]. "Oudilhilt eius vidua" donated property to the monastery of Scheyern after the burial there of "Chounrado Duce de Dachawe"[189]. m firstly (before 19 Mar 1140) as her third husband, ADELHEID van Limburg, widow firstly of FRIEDRICH "der Streitbare" Graf von Arnsberg and secondly of KUNO [Graf] von Horburg, daughter of HENDRIK I Graf van Limburg, Duke of Lower Lotharingia & his second wife Adelheid von Botenstein (-before 6 Feb before 1146, bur Bamberg St Michael). The Annalista Saxo records the second of the two daughters of "Heinricus dux de Lintburh" and his wife Adelheid von Botenstein as the wife of "Fridericus comes de Arnesberge" but does not name her[190]. "Chuno de Horberch…cum uxore sua Adelheit" donated property to Osterhove monastery[191]. The primary source which confirms Adelheid, wife of Kuno, as the widow of Friedrich Graf von Arnsberg has not yet been identified. The primary source which confirms her third marriage has not yet been identified. m secondly MATHILDE von Falkenstein, daughter of RUDOLF von Falkenstein Graf an der Mangfall & his wife Gertrud von Weyarn. "Oudilhilt eius vidua" donated property to the monastery of Scheyern after the burial there of "Chounrado Duce de Dachawe"[192]. "Machtildis Ducissa de Dachaue…cum filio suo Conrado" donated property to Undensdorf monastery, witnessed by "Arnoldus Comes de Dachau et Chunradus puer filius Conradi…"[193]. Graf Konrad [II] & his second wife had one child:

i) KONRAD [III] von Dachau (-8 Oct 1182, bur Scheyern). The Chronicon Schirense names "Chonradus" as son of "Chounradum [Dalmatiæ ducis]", specifying that he died without heirs and was buried at Scheyern "in sepulcro patris et attavi et proavi"[194]. "Machtildis Ducissa de Dachaue…cum filio suo Conrado" donated property to Undensdorf monastery, witnessed by "Arnoldus Comes de Dachau et Chunradus puer filius Conradi…"[195]. Graf von Dachau, Duke of Merano. The Annales Schaftlarienses record the death of "Chounradus dux de Dachau" in 1182[196]. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "VIII Id Oct" of "Chunradus dux de Dachawe"[197]. m UDELHILDE, daughter of ---. The Chronicon Schirense names "Oudilhilde" as widow of "Chonradus"[198].

b) ARNOLD von Dachau (-1 Nov, after 1185). The Chronicon Schirense names (in order) "Arnoldum et Chounradum" as the two sons of "Chounradus"[199]. Graf von Dachau 1156-1172. "Machtildis Ducissa de Dachaue…cum filio suo Conrado" donated property to Undensdorf monastery, witnessed by "Arnoldus Comes de Dachau et Chunradus puer filius Conradi…"[200]. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "Kal Nov" of "Arnoldus com"[201].

c) WILLIBERG [Adelheid]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m ALBRECHT III Graf von Tirol, son of ALBRECHT II Graf von Tirol & his wife Adelheid [von Andechs] ([1101]-24 Jan [1165]).

2. OTTO von Scheyern (-1 Aug, after [1134/35]). The Chronicon Schirense names "comites Chuonradus et Otto de Dachawe" as sons of "comitisse Beatrix"[202]. Graf von Valley 1124/25.

- GRAFEN von VALLEY.

3. [BEATRIX . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. She is named as daughter of Graf Arnold in Europäische Stammtafeln[203] but not referred to as such in Wegener[204]. m BERTHOLD Graf von Burgeck, son of of KUNO Graf von Lechsgemünd & his wife Mechtild von Horburg (-25 Oct before 1123).]

Chapter 6. GRAFEN von DIESSEN

The mention in the De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses of the construction by "Razzo comes" in 954 of "cœnobium in honore Salvatoris omnium Werde" at the foot of his castle "Razenwerge" is the earliest reference to a member of the family of the Grafen von Diessen[205]. The De Fundatoribus records that the church, in which Razzo was buried, was consecrated by "sanctus Udalricus episcopus Augustensis" (chronologically consistent with the bishopric of Ulrich von Dillingen who died in 973) but that it was later destroyed "ab hostibus et invasoribus". Count Razzo has not been identified and his connection with the later counts of Diessen is unknown. "Razo comes" heads a long list of family members associated with the monastery of Diessen which is also included in the De Fundatoribus[206], which suggests a tradition of family relationship. However, the accuracy of the document is uncertain, at least so far as its coverage of the earlier years is concerned, as the author records that it was compiled as late as 1478, although presumably based on earlier sources which have since disappeared. The De Fundatoribus should not be dismissed entirely, however, as despite its late composition many details can be verified against other earlier sources as will be seen below.

1. RAZZO, son of --- (-19 Jun 954, bur Werde). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Razzo comes" as founder in 954 of "cœnobium in honore Salvatoris omnium Werde" at the foot of his castle "Razenwerge", specifying that he was buried there[207]. "Razo comes" heads a long list of family members associated with the monastery of Diessen which is also included in the De Fundatoribus[208]. The necrology of Diessen records the death "Jun XIII Kal" of "Raze com qui cenobium in Werde construxit"[209].

The next recorded Graf von Diessen is Friedrich, who died before 1020. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Fridericus comes dictus Roch" as successor of "Razzo comes"[210], without specifying any relationship between the two. The chronological gap between the death of Razzo (recorded as occurring in 954) and the appearance of Friedrich (first recorded in 1003) suggests an intervening generation if the two were related. The absence of the name Razzo, or any derivatives resembling the name, among the descendants of Friedrich suggests that there was no family connection between the two. According to Wegener, Graf Friedrich [I] was the son of Berthold von Reisensburg, son of Arnulf Pfalzgraf in Bavaria [Liutpoldinger][211]. He bases this on a "Berthold" witnessing several exchanges of property in the oberen Isar dated [990/99], and equating him with Berthold von Reisensburg. Several points can be made about this theory. Firstly, it seems surprising that such an illustrious connection with the Luitpoldinger Dukes of Bavaria would not have been mentioned by the various contemporary sources which relate the early history of the Grafen von Diessen. Secondly, the estimated birth date of Berthold von Reisensburg is restricted to the limited period [929/31], bearing in mind the known dates of his own career and the likely birth date of his father. His last known mention is dated 976. Another burst of activity fourteen years after this date would be surprising when he would then have been in his sixties. Thirdly, judging from the 976 entry, Berthold von Reisensburg appears to have fallen into disgrace with Emperor Otto II. There is no record of his return to favour. It is likely therefore that he died soon after and that his descendants (if any) fell into obscurity. Fourthly, it is surprising that Berthold von Reisensburg would not have been described as comes even in entries relating to the period after his disgrace as he would presumably have continued to claim and use the title.

1. FRIEDRICH [I] "Roch" (-Jerusalem before 1020, bur Jerusalem). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Fridericus comes dictus Roch" as successor of "Razzo comes"[212], without specifying any relationship between the two. The same source records that Friedrich went to Jerusalem where he died and was buried. "Henricus…rex" granted property "inter suos fluvios Ysara et Liubasa…in comitatu Friderici…in Hachingun in pago Sundergouue" to "comitis Adalberonis" by charter dated 30 Jun 1003[213]. Wegener refers to "Fridericus comes, Dietricus comes" witnessing a charter relating to land at Weiher, near Wasserburg, dated [1010/20][214]. m KUNIGUNDE [Kunizza], daughter of [KONRAD I Duke of Swabia [Konradiner] & his wife Richlint ---] (-6 Mar after 1020, bur Diessen St Stefan). The Genealogia Welforum refers to the four daughters of "Chuno comes [et] filia Ottonis Magni imperatoris", specifying that the fourth (unnamed) married "comite de Andhese"[215]. The Historia Welforum refers to the four daughters of "Couno comes" and "filia Ottonis magnis imperatoris…Richlint", specifying that they married "una Roudolfo isti [=Welforum], alia cuidam de Rinveldin, parenti Zaringiorum, tercia regie Rugiorum, quarta comiti de Diezon"[216]. As noted in the document SWABIA DUKES, these two sources are unreliable in their recording of the sons of Konrad I Duke of Swabia, so should not be assumed to be any more precise in recording his daughters. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Kunizza comitissa" as wife of "Fridericus comes dictus Roch", but specifying that she was the sister of "sancta Richgardis que Ebersberg cenobium construxit" and that "Otto imperator magnus" was their "avus"[217]. On the other hand, the Chronico Eberspergense names "Rihcardem sororem Marhwardi presidis de Carinthia"[218]. No other indication has been found that Richardis may have been the sister of Kunigunde. The De Fundatoribus records that Kunizza founded "monasterium sancti Stephani" in 1020 after the death of her husband. The necrology of Diessen records the death "Mar Non" of "Chuniza com, sepulta in media basilica s Stephani, uxor Friderici comes Rochen"[219].

2. [DIETRICH (-[1010/20] or after). Wegener refers to "comes Dietricus" named in a charter dated [1003/12][220]. He also refers to a donation to Pfans/Pfons (near Innsbruck) by "Dietricus comes" dated [1015][221]. Wegener refers to "Fridericus comes, Dietricus comes" witnessing a charter relating to land at Weiher, near Wasserburg, dated [1010/20], suggesting that the two may have been brothers[222].]

The following Graf Friedrich [II] is recorded in 1025 (as the father of Berthold [I]), in 1027 (twice, once as father of Otto [I]), and in 1030. He was therefore presumably a different person from Graf Friedrich [I], who is recorded as having died in Jerusalem before 1020. It is not known how the two Grafen Friedrich may have been related, if at all. However, the continuity of references to Diessen suggests a close connection, maybe father and son. Wegener conflates Graf Friedrich [I] and Graf Friedrich [II] as he appears to ignore the reference to the death of the former before 1020[223]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses does not name a second Graf Friedrich, although this is not surprising considering that it appears to ignore the generations between Graf Friedrich [I] and Otto Graf von Wolfratshausen[224]. Generally, the reconstruction of the family of the Grafen von Diessen is hindered rather than helped by the speculative connections suggested by Wegener. An attempt has been made in the following passages to explain these speculations and highlight any contradictions with primary sources which he does not cite. Unfortunately, it appears that many of these misleading speculations have found their way into the tables in Europäische Stammtafeln in which they appear as definite. In the case of this family, therefore, it is more important than ever to use the "back to basics" approach and start again from scratch in compiling information from primary sources. Hopefully, the results are relatively accurate but it is admitted that it is particular challenging to achieve a definitive reconstruction of this family and no doubt further improvements are possible.

1. FRIEDRICH [II] (-1030 or after). "Chonradus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "forestum Hesilinestuda…iuxta villam Garza ubi ille rivus Inum fluvium influit…usque ad Pikkilinstein in comitatu Friderici" to the church of Salzburg by charter dated 7 Jul 1027[225]. Wegener quotes a reference to Graf Friedrich and his son Friedrich dated [1030][226]. m ---. The name of Friedrich's wife is not known. Graf Friedrich [II] & his wife had [five] children:

a) BERTHOLD [I] (-after 16 May 1060). "Chunigundæ imperatricis augustæ" donated property to the church of Freising by charter dated 1025, witnessed by "…Perahtolt filius Friderici comitis…"[227]. Wegener quotes a reference to "comes Perhtoldus de Diezan" dated [1050][228]. Graf von Diessen. Wegener quotes a reference to Otto son of Graf Perhtold dated 16 May 1060[229]. m ---. The name and origin of the wife of Berthold [I] is not known. Wegener suggests that she was --- von Hohenwart, daughter of Konrad [von Hohenwart] & his wife ---, to explain the entry of the name Konrad into the family of the Grafen von Wolfratshausen and because property held by the latter previously belonged to the Ratpotonen family of Hohenwart[230]. However, this seems chronologically improbable. Otto Graf von Wolfratshausen, son of Graf Berthold [I], is named between the years 1060 and 1117. It therefore seems unlikely that he was born before 1040 at the earliest. In contrast, any daughter of Konrad von Hohenwart must have been born before [1005], when Konrad is recorded as deceased. Graf Berthold [I] & his wife had [three] children:

i) OTTO [II] von Diessen (-24 Apr ----, bur [Diessen] St Stephan). Wegener quotes a reference to Otto son of Graf Perhtold dated 16 May 1060[231]. Graf von Wolfratshausen und Diessen.

- GRAFEN von WOLFRATSHAUSEN.

ii) DIEPOLD (-19 Feb ----, bur [Diessen] St Stephan). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records the death "XI Kal Mar" of "Diupoldus comes frater Ottonis comitis prescripti", in the following paragraph recording that "Otto comes de Wolfraczhausen maior domus", was buried "in…Sancti Stephani…iuxta fratrem suum"[232].

iii) [daughter . Wegener suggests that Graf Hermann married twice, his first wife being the daughter of Berthold [I] Graf von Diessen in order to explain the transmission of the name Berthold to his second son[233]. Unfortunately, Wegener reduces the effect of his own argument when on the next page he highlights the absence of proof that Berthold was in fact the son of Graf Hermann [I][234]. m [as his first wife,] HERMANN [I] Graf von Poigen, son of [GEBHARD [I] Graf von Sulzbach & his first wife ---] .]

b) OTTO [I] von Diessen (-17 Jan [1057/62 or after]). Wegener quotes a reference to "Otto filius Friderici" dated [1027][235]. m ---. The name of Otto's wife is not known. Graf Otto [I] & his wife had [two] children:

i) [BERTHA . Wegener quotes the witness list of the marriage treaty of Adalbert Vizedom von Freising and Bertha, dated [1070], which lists in order "Heinrih filius Marchwardi Carinthiensis comitis, Arnolt comes de Diezan, Meginhart comes de Giltichingen, Otto comes de Daningan, Otto comes de Skyryn, Ernust comes"[236] and assesses that the names indicate that Bertha must have been a member of the family of the Grafen von Diessen. He speculates that Otto [I] must have been her father as she named her second son Otto[237]. m ([1070]) ADALBERT Vizedom von Freising, son of ---.]

ii) [BEATRIX von Diessen (-24 Feb ----). Having established the paternity of Bertha, wife of Adalbert Vizedom von Freising (see above), Wegener assumes that Beatrix must have been Bertha's sister as her husband was the first witness to Bertha's [1070] marriage contract[238]. The necrology of St Lambert records the death "VI Kal Mar" of "Beatrix fundatrix h l"[239]. m ([1070]) as his first wife, HEINRICH II Duke of Carinthia, son of MARKWARD IV Graf von der Kärtner Mark [Eppenstein] & his wife Liutbirg --- [Wilhelme] (-4 Dec 1122).]

c) FRIEDRICH [III] (-30 Jun 1075, bur Seeon). Wegener quotes a reference to Graf Friedrich and his son Friedrich dated [1030][240].

- see below.

d) [CHRISTIANA . Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Friedrich was the daughter of Graf Friedrich to explain the transfer of Wehrbach, which belonged to Preising, to Friedrich von Eppenstein[241] but presumably there are other possible ways in which the transfer of ownership could have been effected. If the hypothesis is correct, the chronology suggests that her father must have been Friedrich [II] rather than Friedrich [I] (the two being conflated by Wegener as referred to above). Wegener refers to a donation to St Castulus by "Frideric comes" for the souls of his wife Gräfin Christina and of his relatives "Ebrohart, Frideric, Ernost, Cuono, Adalpero, Hartwich, Hemma, Rickart, Hadamuot" dated [1060][242]. m FRIEDRICH Graf [an der Isar und Vils], son of EBERHARD [Ezzo] Graf an der Isar und Vils [Eppenstein] & his wife Richgard [Sieghardinger] (-after [1065]).]

e) [PILIHILD . Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Sieghard was the daughter of Graf Friedrich, to explain the arrival of this name in the Sieghardinger family. If the hypothesis is correct, the chronology suggests that her father must have been Friedrich [II] rather than Friedrich [I] (the two being conflated by Wegener as referred to above). "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "in comitatu Otacchari situm, ipso vero Otaccharo et Pilihilda vidua Sizonis comitis duobusque filiis eius Sigehardo et Friderico…" to the church of Salzburg by charter dated 9 Apr 1048[243]. Wegener refers to a donation by Graf Friedrich, with the consent of his mother Pilihild, his wife Mathild and his brother Syrus, to Michaelbeuren dated [1060][244]. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "X Kal Nov" of "Pilhilt com"[245]. m SIEGHARD [VII] or [VIII] Graf im Chiemgau, son of [Graf SIEGHARD [VI] & his first wife Hildburg --- OR son of ENGELBERT [III] Graf im Pongau [Sieghardinger] & his wife Adela ---] (-killed in battle 5 Jul 1044).]

2. [daughter . Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Ratpoto was the sister of Graf Friedrich, the date of the latter's death suggesting that this must have been Friedrich [II] rather than Friedrich [I] (the two being conflated by Wegener as referred to above), although he cites no primary source to support his position[246]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[247], the wife of Graf Ratpoto was the daughter of Luitpold Markgraf der Bayerischen Ostmark [Babenberg], but the primary source which confirms this has not yet been identified. m RATPOTO [III] Graf von Diessen, son of RATPOTO [II] Graf im oberen Traungau & his wife --- (-18 Jun [1050]).]

The reconstruction of the following family sub-group is based mainly on the first part of the De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses which consists of a long list of names of persons in the family of the Grafen von Diessen and Grafen von Andechs but specifies no relationships[248]. It is not known how these individuals were related to the earlier Grafen von Diessen shown above but a close connection is indicated by the common use of many first names between the two family groups. Although the De Fundatio was written in 1478, as noted in the introduction to this chapter, this list gives the appearance of having been copied verbatim from an unknown earlier source. The reconstruction depends on a careful analysis of the placing of the names in the list relative one to the other. Some reassurance about the reliability of this technique is gained from applying it to the names in the sub-group relating to the Grafen von Wolfratshausen, about whom more information is available from other sources for comparison. No indication has been found about how the Diessen/Andechs sub-group is related to the Diessen/Wolfratshausen sub-group, although a close connection is likely considering how frequently the two sub-groups are mentioned together in different sources. The names in the relevant part of the Diessen/Andechs sub-group are as follows: "…Chuonradus canonicus, Fridericus comes, Tuota canonica, Arnoldus comes, Gisila cometissa, Otto comes, Mathildis abbatissa de Oetilinstetin, Eufemia abbatissa de Altenmunster, Gisila cometissa de Berge, Berhtoldus marchio, Hadewich cometissa, Poppo summus prepositus Babenberch, Mathildis marchionissa de Hohenburch, Kunigundis comitissa de Eberstein, Sophia comitissa de Hennenberch, Berhtoldus dux et marchio, Agnes ducissa…". It appears that these names fall into further sub-sub-groups, suggested by information available from other sources and also because clerical names appear to take precedence over lay persons in the list. On this basis, the following sub-sub-groups have been identified:

- three brothers "…Chuonradus canonicus, Fridericus comes… Arnoldus comes", "Tuota canonica" being the daughter of "Fridericus comes".

- "Gisila comitissa" wife of "Arnoldus comes".

- "Otto comes, Mathildis abbatissa de Oetilinstetin, Eufemia abbatissa de Altenmunster, Gisila cometissa de Berge, Berhtoldus marchio" brothers and sisters, the names of their parents being omitted from the list.

- "Hadewich cometissa" wife of "Berhtoldus marchio" and their children "Poppo summus prepositus Babenberch, Mathildis marchionissa de Hohenburch, Kunigundis comitissa de Eberstein, Sophia comitissa de Hennenberch, Berhtoldus dux et marchio…".

From a separate source, it is known that "Chuonradus canonicus" was patruus of Bertold Graf von Andechs, the missing father of the third group. That Bertold was the son of Arnold is confirmed by the necrology of Diessen.

1. FRIEDRICH [III], son of FRIEDRICH [II] Graf & his wife --- (-30 Jun 1075, bur Seeon). Wegener quotes a reference to Graf Friedrich and his son Friedrich dated [1030][249]. Wegener identifies Friedrich with Friedrich Domvogt von Regensburg named in [1035][250]. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" granted property "in loco Lanthartesdorf in comitatu Friderici comitis" to Kloster Ebersberg by charter dated 13 Mar 1055[251]. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" granted property "cum ipsis enim aliquando Otto marchio precarium fecit et dedit…in loco Leian inter Montana in comitatu Popponis et in loco Ufchirchin in comitatu Friderici et in loco Ebarhusen in comitatu Burchardi" to Freising Cathedral by charter dated 10 Dec 1055[252]. Graf von Diessen. Graf von Andechs. The necrology of Seeon records the death "II Kal Jul 1075" of "Fridricus com de Andex et hic iacet"[253]. It is possible that Graf Friedrich was the father of Graf Arnold shown below. A close connection is suggested by the entry in the same necrology "X Kal Feb" for "Fridericus com", who was probably the same person as the Graf Friedrich who is recorded in the necrology of Diessen as the uncle of Berthold Graf von Andechs, and who would have been the son of this Graf Friedrich. [m ---. Wegener speculates that Graf Friedrich [III] married firstly HADAMUT, and that she was Hadamut von Eppenstein, daughter of Eberhard [Ezzo] von Eppenstein & his wife ---, as she is named in the donation to St Castulus dated [1060] by her supposed brother Friedrich von Eppenstein among his relatives "Ebrohart, Frideric, Ernost, Cuono, Adalpero, Hartwich, Hemma, Rickart, Hadamuot"[254], but the speculation is tenuous. If it is correct, it is unclear why Graf Friedrich's sister, who would have been his closest relative, was named last in the list in this source. However, the objections to this first marriage are more basic. In another part of his work Wegener repeats the assertion[255], but cites no supporting source that Graf Friedrich was married firstly or that his first wife was called Hadamut. The suspicion is that Wegener based his postulation on the need for a first marriage because he needed to identify the mother of Haziga, wife of Hermann von Kastl and subsequently of Otto von Scheyern, whom he suggests was the daughter of Graf Friedrich [III] by this supposed first marriage. However, his argument for the affiliation of Haziga is in itself flawed. He bases it on stating that the Chronicon Schirense says that Sieghard Patriarch of Aquileja was the son of Haziga's aunt, Patriarch Sieghard being the son of Sieghard Graf im Chiemgau and his wife Pilihild, whom Wegener suggests was the sister of Graf Friedrich [III] (see above). However, his reading of the Chronicon Schirense is incorrect. The Chronicon in fact names "Heinricus patriarcha Aquileiensis et supradictus episcopus Polensis [=Ellenhardo] duo fratres" as sons of "matertere ipsius Hazige"[256], referring therefore to the patriarch who succeeded Patriarch Sieghard. It is probably best to ignore this alleged first marriage of Graf Friedrich.] m [firstly] [IRMGARD], daughter of ARNOLD Graf [von Gilching] & his second wife Irmgard ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. [m [secondly] [TUTA] von Regensburg, daughter of HARTWIG [I] Domvogt von Regensburg & his wife ---. Wegener bases his speculation about this second marriage of Graf Friedrich [III] on his co-identification of Friedrich, brother of Arnold Graf von Diessen, with Friedrich [I] Domvogt von Regensburg. However, this co-identity appears to be disproved by the necrology of Diessen which records the death "IX Kal Feb" of "Fridericus com sepultus ad S Blasium in Nigri Silva, patruus Berhtoldi fundatoris nostri"[257], who is presumably to be identified as Friedrich who was the brother of Graf Arnold, as shown below. On the other hand it is interesting to note that both of these Grafen Friedrich are recorded as having a daughter named Tuta, a factor which is not highlighted by Wegener. It is impossible to tell whether this is coincidence or whether it is an indication that Wegener's theory is after all correct.] Graf Friedrich [III] & his [first] wife had [three] children:

a) [UTA (-9 Feb ----). Wegener speculates that the wife of Kuno von Rott was the daughter of Graf Friedrich [III] by his first wife, but his speculation is tenuous[258]. The Vita Sancti Marini et Anniani names "Chonradus alias Chuno comes palatinus" as founder of the monastery of Rott immediately followed by "Werta fundatrix"[259], implying that the latter was Kuno's wife. The necrology of Seeon records the death "V Id Feb" of "Uta"[260], although it is not certain that this refers to the wife of Kuno. m KUNO von Rott, son of POPPO [II] von Rott & his wife --- im Ramgau (-27 Mar [1086]).]

b) [ARNOLD von Diessen (-8 Feb after 1091, bur Atile). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Arnold was the son of Graf Friedrich [III], apart from the continuity in the holding of the county of Diessen[261]. Graf von Diessen 1070/91. Hallgraf 1063/1080.]

- see below.

c) [MEGINHARD (-after [1070]). Wegener cites a donation by Ellenhart Bishop of Brixen to Freising dated 1070 witnessed first by "Megenhart comes", and the marriage contract of Adalbert Vizedom von Freising and Bertha (whom he speculates elsewhere was the daughter of Otto [I] von Diessen, see above) dated [1070] witnessed by "Heinrih filius Marchwardi Carinthiensis comitis, Arnolt comes de Diezan, Meginhart comes de Giltichingen, Otto comes de Daningan, Otto comes de Skyrun, Ernust comes"[262]. Wegener also uses the latter witness list as the basis for suggesting that Bertha was the daughter of Otto [I] von Diessen (see above). His argument is therefore circular.]

The sources indicate that the following were brothers and sisters, as shown below. If, as Wegener speculates, Arnold Graf von Diessen was the son of Graf Friedrich [III], they were all of course his children but this link is not made in any of the sources consulted.

1. ARNOLD von Diessen, son of [FRIEDRICH [III] Graf von Diessen & his [first] wife [Irmgard] von [Gilching] (-8 Feb after 1091, bur Atile). Arnold being the brother of Konrad and Friedrich is deduced from the list of names in the De Fundatoribus referred to above. Graf von Diessen 1070/91. Hallgraf 1063/1080. The necrology of Diessen records the death "Feb VI Id" of "Arnoldus com sepultus Atile pater comitis Bertoldi fundatoris nostri"[263]. m [as her second husband,] GISELA, [widow of ---], daughter of --- (-22 Feb ----). The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Gisila cometissa" immediately after "Arnoldus comes" in a long list of names linked with this family, which suggests that she was Arnold's wife although no relationship is specified[264]. The relationship is confirmed by the necrology of Diessen recording the death "Mar VIII Kal" of "Gisila com uxor comitis Arnoldi"[265]. Wegener suggests that Gisela was the wife of Graf Berthold, presumably Graf Berthold [II] shown below, and that the couple were the parents of Graf Berthold [III]. He explains the reference to Arnold in the necrology as an error on the part of the 13th century compiler. This explanation appears to be rather a desperate attempt to make the facts fit the author's theory, which in any case apparently ignores the evidence from other sources which points to Gisela being Arnold's wife and Arnold, not Berthold [II], being Berthold [IV]'s father. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[266], Arnold's wife Gisela was Gisela von Schweinfurt, daughter of Otto Markgraf von Schweinfurt Duke of Swabia & his wife Irmgard [Aemilia/Immula] di Susa, who married secondly as his first wife, Wichmann Graf von Seeburg. Wegener also identifies Gisela as the daughter of Markgraf Otto[267], citing in support the Kastler Reimchronik of [1323/24] according to which Sophie, daughter of "Graf Otto", married a Graf von Andechs[268]. As this is the only reference to Otto Markgraf von Schweinfurt having a daughter named Sophie, Wegener identifies her with Gisela, in another apparent attempt to make the facts fit his theory. Presumably the compiler of Europäische Stammtafeln adopted the same solution without too much enquiry into the background. The Annalista Saxo, however, names Gisela as one of the five daughters of Otto von Schweinfurt and assigns "Wigmanno comiti de Seburch" as her only husband[269]. Gisela's being described as "uxor comitis Arnoldi" in the Diessen necrology suggests that she predeceased Arnold, or at least that Arnold had been her only husband. In addition, if she had left Bavaria for Saxony to marry a second time it is less likely that her death would have been recorded at Diessen. There is also a strong chronological argument against any supposed first marriage of Gisela von Schweinfurt. Arnold Graf von Diessen died after 1091. This raised the unlikely prospect that Wichmann Graf von Seeberg married, as his first wife, a widow probably in her late 30s/early 40s with limited prospects of further child-bearing. The case against Graf Berthold [II] as her first husband is conclusive as Graf Berthold was still alive in [1100] (see below) whereas Graf Wichmann married his second wife (presumably after the death of Gisela) in [1096]. In conclusion, therefore, it appears appropriate to dismiss definitively the supposed Schweinfurt origin of the wife of Graf Arnold. There is, on the other hand, another possibility which deserves consideration. This is that Graf Arnold was in fact Gisela's second husband. Europäische Stammtafeln[270] shows five children Gebhard, Friedrich Rocho, Otto, Dietrich and Adelheid as possible children of Graf Arnold (see GRAFEN von WASSERBURG). The necrology of Diessen reveals that at least three of them, Gebhard, Otto and Dietrich, were brothers of "Berhtoldi comitis fundatoris nostri". The same source explicitly states that Berthold was the son of Graf Arnold. The difficulty lies with the chronology. As is shown under the Grafen von Andechs, it is likely that Berthold was born towards the end of his father's life, assuming that there was not a large difference of age between Berthold and his first wife, and who is therefore unlikely to have been born much before [1095/98]. On the other hand, the dates of death of three of the other possible children indicate that they are unlikely to have been born after the early 1070s. If all were full brothers, it is puzzling why Berthold, a younger brother, should have inherited the most important of their father's counties. One possible explanation is that the other children were Graf Berthold's uterine brothers, born from an earlier marriage of their mother. This could also explain the sudden appearance of the name "Gebhard" into the family, unused before this time. It would also explain why the necrology of Diessen names Graf Berthold's father while recording that Gebhard and Dietrich were "brothers of Berthold" without naming their father. Graf Arnold & his wife had [two] children:

a) BERTHOLD [III] (-27 Jun 1151, bur Diessen). The parentage of Berthold Graf von Andechs is deduced from the list of names in the De Fundatoribus referred to above and because Konrad is described as his patruus (see below). It is confirmed by the necrology of Diessen recording the death "Feb VI Id" of "Arnoldus com sepultus Atile pater comitis Bertoldi fundatoris nostri"[271]. On the other hand, the necrology of Diessen records the death "Feb XVI Kal" of "Irmilgardis, mater domini Perchtoldi"[272], although it is not certain to which Berthold this refers. von Andechs 1106/1113. Graf von Diessen [1125]. Graf von Plassenberg und von Stein 1130.

- GRAFEN von ANDECHS.

b) [ADELHEID (-[1163]). Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Albrecht II was the daughter of Graf Berthold [II] (although as he confuses Graf Berthold with Graf Arnold, it is assumed that the latter is indicated)[273], but this would appear to be only one of many possibilities. According to Wegener, she married secondly Arnold Graf von Mareit und Greifenstein but he cites no source in support of this. m ALBRECHT II Graf [von Tirol], son of ALBRECHT I Graf [von Tirol] & his wife Bertha --- ([1055]-[1110/25]).]

2. [HEMMA . Wegener refers to a source dated [1105] which names Graf Arnold as avunculus of Walter Graf von Chling junior, suggesting that the mother of the latter was Arnold's sister[274]. m WALTER [von Chling].]

3. BERTHOLD [II] (-[1100] or after). Wegener cites a reference to "Chounradus clericus de Jaubisperc germanus Perhtoldi comitis de Andehse senioris" dated [1095][275], and a reference to "Perhtolt de Andehse, Liupolt de Dieze" dated [1100][276]. [m SOPHIE von Schweinfurt, daughter of OTTO Markgraf von Schweinfurt Duke of Swabia & his wife Irmgard [Aemilia/Immula] di Susa. Wegener refers to the Kastler Reimchronik of [1323/24] according to which Sophie, daughter of Graf Otto, married a Graf von Andechs[277]. He uses this as part of the justification for his theory concerning the Schweinfurt origin of Gisela, whom he identifies as the wife of Graf Berthold [III]. The difficulties with this co-identification have been fully explored above. However, the reference in the Kastler Reimchronik still needs to be explained. The author has insufficient knowledge about the Reimchronik to be able to comment on its reliability as a source. However, if the reference is correct, a convenient explanation would be that Sophie was the wife of Berthold [II].]

4. KONRAD (-16 May ----, bur Diessen). "Chuonradus clericus de Iaubesperc germanus Perhtoldi Comitis de Andehse senioris" donated property to Tegernsee monastery, dated to before 1102[278]. "Perhtoldus Comes et eius patruus Chonradus de Iagobesberg" donated a serf to Weihenstefan monastery, dated to [1097/1114][279]. The De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses records the death "XVII Kal Iun" of "Cunradus…patruus comitis Bertholdi de Andichs" specifying that he was "possessor huius loci" and buried "in capitulo"[280]. Monk at Jakobsberg 1096/1114.

5. FRIEDRICH (-24 Jan ----, bur St Blasium in Nigri Silva). Friedrich being the brother of Konrad and Arnold is deduced from the list of names in the De Fundatoribus referred to above. It is confirmed by the necrology of Diessen recording the death "IX Kal Feb" of "Fridericus com sepultus ad S Blasium in Nigri Silva, patruus Berhtoldi fundatoris nostri"[281]. The necrology of Seeon records the death "X Kal Feb" of "Fridericus com"[282], although it is not certain that this refers to the same individual. The Liber Anniversariorum of Einsiedeln records the death in Jan of "com Fridericus de Bavaria"[283], which may refer to the same Graf Friedrich. m ---. The name of Friedrich's wife is not known. Graf Friedrich & his wife had one child:

a) TOTA . "Tuota canonica" being the daughter of Friedrich is deduced from the list of names in the De Fundatoribus referred to above.

Chapter 7. GRAFEN von EBERSBERG

This is the Bavarian family often referred to, for convenience, as the "Sieghardinger" after the name of their first ancestor which was used repeatedly in succeeding generations. The senior branch of the family was closely associated with Ebersberg. The younger branch established themselves as Grafen im Chiemgau, later Grafen von Tengling, Burghausen und Schala, and Peilstein. The early history of the Grafen von Ebersberg is recorded in the Chronico Eberspergensi[284], a collection of manuscripts collated at Ebersberg monastery in the mid-13th century but which probably dates from much earlier judging from the detail of the information which it contains. The last event recorded probably dates to the 1030s. This means that this is one of the few German families for which any details have survived for the crucial 10th/11th century period in which information is so sparse. The Chronico specifies that the Grafen von Ebersberg were "de genere" of Karloman King of the East Franks [Carolingian]. This relationship with the later Carolingians appears corroborated by Graf Sieghard (d. 906) being described as "propinquo nostro" by Emperor Arnulf (see below) in the charter under which the emperor granted him a chapel at Ebersberg. This document also represents the first proven connection between the family and the location of Ebersberg. The charter dated 21 Jul 946 under which "Otto…rex" transferred property "in pago Chiemihgovue in comitatu Sigihardi" to "comiti nostro Eberhart…talem proprietatem qualem antecessor noster…Arnolfus rex avo illius Sigihardo comiti" also provides a cryptic reference to this relationship, although it is not possible to see how "avus" could be correct[285]. The first recorded possessor of the castle of Ebersberg was Graf Ratold (d. 919), elder grandson of the first known Graf Sieghard, who is also recorded as having borne the title "Markgraf". This appears to have been an isolated example of the grant of this title to members of the family as none of his descendants is recorded as Markgraf.

SIEGHARD [I], son of --- (-861 or after). A charter dated 5 Jan 848 records an exchange of property "in pago Chochinguue et in Mulehgouue" between Hatto Abbot of Fulda and "Sigehardus comes", subscribed by "Gerharti comitis, Sigifridi comitis"[286]. Ludwig II "der Deutsche" King of the East Franks donated property which "comes Sigihardus comes in villa Heitungesfelden in beneficium nobis habuit" to Kloster Fulda by charter dated 12 Feb [849?][287]. The geographical distance of Fulda from Kraichgau suggests that these two documents may not refer to the same person as the other diplomas cited below. Graf im Kraichgau 858: King Ludwig II "der Deutsche" granted property "in pago Lobodengouue in comitatu Werinherii in villa…Walestat" to Tuto in exchange for property "in comitatu Sighardi in pago…Creichgouue in villa Vhratesheim" by charter dated 7 Dec 858[288]. An agreement between Charles II "le Chauve" King of the West Franks and his brother King Ludwig II dated Jun 860 names "nobilis ac fidelibus laicis…Chuonradus, Evrardus, Adalardus, Arnustus, Warnarius, Liutfridus, Hruodolfus, Erkingarius, Gislebertus, Ratbodus, Arnulfus, Hugo, item Chuonradus, Liutharius, Berengarius, Matfridus, Boso, Sigeri, Hartmannus, Liuthardus, Richuinus, Wigricus, Hunfridus, Bernoldus, Hatto, Adalbertus, Burchardus, Christianus, Leutulfus, Hessi, Herimannus, item Hruodulfus, Sigehardus"[289].

m [---, sister of LIUTSWINDIS, daughter of ---. This possible marriage is shown to explain why Sieghard's son, Sieghard, is referred to consistently in primary sources as consanguineus of Emperor Arnulf I, on the basis that the most likely connection is through the family of the emperor's mother Liutswindis.]

Graf Sieghard & his wife had [one] child:

1. [SIEGHARD [II] (-10 Oct 906, bur Freising). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified, although his name suggests that he was the son of Siegfried [I]. The Chronico Eberspergense names "Sighardus" specifying that he was "consanguineus" of "Arnolfus cæsar filius Karolomanni"[290]. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "comes Sighardus" in Bavaria specifying that he was "de genere regum [Karlomanni filii Ludwici Regis]"[291]. "Arnolfus…rex" gave a chapel at Ebersberg to "comes noster…Sigihart" by charter dated 1 Jan 888[292]. "Arnolfus…imperator augustus" gave land in "comitatu Regingarii…Chaganinga" to "comiti et propinquo nostro…Sigihardo" by charter dated 8 Jul 896[293]. Emperor Arnulf granted property "in pago…Duria…in comitatu Arnolfi in loco ad Rotu quos Adalgoz…tenuit" to "comiti et…propinquo nostro…Sigihart" on the request of "comite…Adalhardo" by charter dated 18 Oct 898[294]. "Hludowicus…rex" granted property to the church of Freising by charter dated 30 Nov 903 in which among "fidelium nostrum" was listed "Liutboldi illustris comitis et cari propinqui nostri, Sigihardi etiam"[295], presumably indicating that Sieghard was also "propinquus" of King Ludwig which is consistent with references in other sources listed above. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore record the death "906 sequenti die post Dyonisii martyris" of "Sighardus comes" and his burial at Freising[296]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "VI Id Oct" of "Sigihardus com pater Ratoldi"[297]. m GOTINA, daughter of --- (-20 Dec 906, bur Freising). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[298], Gotina was the possible daughter of Rabold Graf an der Amper. Graf Rabold has not been identified and the reasoning behind this speculative origin is not known. It may be based on the supposed onomastic connection between "Rabold" and "Ratold", the name first used in the Ebersberg family for Gotina's older son, both possibly derived from "Ratbold". The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Gottina" as wife of "Sighardus comes", specifying that she died a few days after her husband "in vigilia sancti Thome apostolic" and was buried with her husband[299]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "XIII Kal Dec" of "Cotini com uxor Sigihardi"[300]. Graf Sieghard [II] & his wife had two children:

a) RATOLD [I] (-20 Jan 919, bur Salzburg St Amand). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Ratoldus…Sighardi filius" specifying that he possessed "Eberspengensi castri"[301]. Markgraf in der Kärtner Mark.

- see below.

b) [SIEGHARD (-[916/23]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf im oberen Salzburggau.]

- GRAFEN im CHIEMGAU.

RATOLD [I], son of SIEGHARD [II] Graf in Bayern & his wife Gotina --- (-20 Jan 919, bur Salzburg St Amand). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Ratoldus…Sighardi filius" specifying that he possessed "Eberspengensi castri"[302]. Markgraf in der Kärtner Mark. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death in 919 of "Ratoldus" and his burial "Saltspurgo…ecclesiam sancti Amandi" with his wife[303]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "XIII Kal Feb" of "Ratolt com"[304].

m ENGELMUT, daughter of --- (-bur Salzburg St Amand). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Engelmut" as wife of "Ratoldus [Sighardi filius]"[305].

Graf Ratold [I] & his wife had four children:

1. RATOLD [II] (-29 Mar [980]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vogt von Freising. "Otto…imperator augustus" confirmed donations of property "in Livbedinga in pago Gurketal et in comitatu Ratoldi comitis" by "Theoderici comitis cuidam viduæ Imma" for the foundation of a monastery by charter dated 11 Jun 975[306]. m ---. The name of Ratold's wife is not known. Graf Ratold [II] & his wife had [three] children:

a) RATOLD (-31 Aug 1003). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Kustos at Freising Cathedral [980]. Provost at Benediktbeuern 997.

b) DIETRICH . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. 994/997.

c) [SIEGHARD (-6 Aug [1000]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf zu Freising.]

- GRAFEN im SUALAFELD.

2. EBERHARD (-Sep or 16 Nov [949], bur Freising). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Eberhardum et Adalperonen" as the two sons of "Ratoldus [Sighardi filius]" & his wife[307]. "Otto…rex" transferred property "in pago Chiemihgovue in comitatu Sigihardi" to "comiti nostro Eberhart…talem proprietatem qualem antecessor noster…Arnolfus rex avo illius Sigihardo comiti"[308]. "Otto…rex" transferred property "in villa Niuchinga in pago Hehsinga in comitatu Eberhardi comitis" to St Emmeram, Regensburg by charter dated 16 Jul 950 which also refers to property "in villa Helphendorph sitam in Friero marca in comitatu Biligrimi comitis et Sigehardi in Sneideseo et Kadalhoi Ysinachgouue"[309], although this casts doubt on the accuracy of the year of Eberhard's death recorded in the following source. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death in Sep 949 of "Eberhardum" and his burial in "ecclesia Frisingensi", specifying that he was unmarried[310]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "XVI Kal Dec" of "Eberhardus com filius Ratoldi et Willipirc soror eius"[311]. The necrology of Freising Cathedral records the death "XVI Kal Dec" of "Eparhart com"[312].

3. ADALBERO (-10/11 Sep [313][969], bur Freising). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Eberhardum et Adalperonen" as the two sons of "Ratoldus [Sighardi filius]" & his wife[314]. "Otto…rex" granted property "in comitatu Adelberonis in loco Izhzelinga" to "fratris nostri Heinrici cuidam suo vasallo Marquart" by charter dated 23 Sep 951[315]. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death "die Prothi et Iacincti martyrum" of "Adelperum" and his burial with his wife at Freising[316]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "III Id Sep" of "Adalpero com pater Odalrici"[317]. The necrology of Freising Cathedral records the death "IV Id Sep" of "Adalpero com"[318]. m LIUTGARD, daughter of --- (-29 Oct ----, bur Freising). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Leuchart" as wife of "Adalpero [frater Eberhardi]", specifying that they had seven sons[319]. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death "sequenti die post Symonis et Iude apostolorum" of "Leuchardem [uxor Adelperi]" and her burial with her husband at Freising[320]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "IV Kal Nov" of "Liutcart com uxor Adalperonis primis"[321]. Graf Adalbero & his wife had seven children:

a) UDALRICH (-11 Mar 1029). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adelperum…pater Udalrici"[322].

- see below.

b) four other children. The primary source which confirms their parentage has not yet been identified.

c) daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m BABO Graf in der Paar, son of --- (-6 Jan [975]). Marchese di Carniola 973.

d) HADAMUDIS (-19 Feb ----). The Chronico Eberspergense names "Hademuoden", sister of Udalrich Graf von Ebersberg, as wife of "Marhwardi presidis de Carinthia"[323]. m MARKWARD [III] Graf von Viehbach Markgraf in der Kärtner Mark, son of Graf MARKWARD [II] [Eppensteiner] & his wife --- (-before 13 Apr 1000). 970/[990].

4. WILLIBURG (-Ebersberg 16 Nov [980/85][324]). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Willibirgam" as the daughter of "Ratoldus [Sighardi filius]" & his wife, specifying in a later passage that she died at Schloß Ebersberg[325]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "XVI Kal Dec" of "Eberhardus com filius Ratoldi et Willipirc soror eius"[326]. The Liber Anniversariorum of Einsiedeln names in Apr "com Ethich de Baioaria et Willa uxor eius"[327], although it is not known with certainty that this refers to this Williburg & her husband. m ETICHO, son of --- . 985.

UDALRICH von Ebersberg, son of ADALBERO Graf von Ebersberg & his wife Liutgard --- (-11 Mar 1029, bur Schloß Ebersberg). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adelperum…pater Udalrici"[328]. Vogt von Obermünster [990]. Vogt von Tegernsee [1004/09]. "Heinricus…rex" donated property "in pago Spehtreino et in comitatu Odalrici comitis" to Bamberg by charter dated [1011/12][329]. Marchese di Carniola 1011. The Chronico Eberspergense records that he died "senex IV Id Mar 1029" and was buried "Ebersperc iuxta coniugem"[330]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "V Id Mar" of "Odelrich com"[331].

m RICHARDIS von Viehbach, daughter of MARKWARD [II] Graf von Viehbach [Eppensteiner] & his wife --- (-23 Apr 1013, bur Schloß Ebersberg). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "comes Udalricus uxore Richardem"[332]. The Chronico Eberspergense names "Rihcardem sororem Marhwardi presidis de Carinthia" as the wife of Udalrich[333]. On the other hand, the De Fundatoribus Monasterii Diessenses names "Kunizza comitissa" as wife of "Fridericus comes dictus Roch", specifying that she was the sister of "sancta Richgardis que Ebersberg ceonbium construxit" and that "Otto imperator magnus" was their "avus"[334]. The wife of Graf Friedrich "Roch" is recorded elsewhere as the daughter of Konrad I Duke of Swabia, whose wife is recorded as daughter of Emperor Otto. No other indication has been found that Richardis may have been her sister. The Liber Anniversariorum of Einsiedeln records in Mar the donation of "com Uolricus de Bavaria, Richkarta uxor eius"[335]. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death "1013 Non Kal Mai" of "coniunx eius [=Udalrici] Richardis"[336]. The Chronico Eberspergense records that she was buried "in eodem castro"[337]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "IX Kal May" of "Rihkart com uxor Odalrici"[338].

Graf Udalrich & his wife had six children:

1. ADALBERO (-27 Mar 1045). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adalperonem et Eberhardum et Willibirgam et alias tres filias" as the children of "Udalricus" & his wife[339]. Graf von Ebersberg. He founded Kloster Ebersberg in [1000][340]. The Liber Anniversariorum of Einsiedeln records in Mar the donation of "com Adelberus de Bawaria et com Eppo frater eius"[341]. A charter dated 1034, recording an exchange of property between Emperor Konrad II and his son Heinrich as Duke of Bavaria, names "Adalperone filio Odalrici comitis"[342]. The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore records the death in 1045 of "Adalpero" at "castro Porsenpenge"[343]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "VI Kal Apr" of "Adalpero com filius Odelrici"[344]. m RICHLIND, daughter of RUDOLF Graf von Altdorf [Welf] & his wife Ita von Öhningen (-Burg Persenbeug 12 Jun 1045, bur Ebersberg monastery). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Richlindem filiam Rudolfi Suevi sororem Welfhardi comitis qui rebellavit Heinrico regis secundo" as wife of "Adalpero [filii Udalrici]", specifying that she was childless[345]. The Historia Welforum names (in order) "Heinricum et Guelfonem et filiam Richgardam" as the children of "Roudolfus" & his wife, specifying that Richgard married "unus de maioribus Baioariæ comitibus" but had no heirs, founded the monasteries of "Ebirsperc, Coubach, Gisinveld" and was buried at Ebersberg[346]. The Genealogia Welforum names "Richardam" the daughter of Rudolf and Ita, specifying that she founded the monasteries of Ebersberg (jointly with her children "ex quondam ditissimo Bawarie comite"), Gisenvelt and Chubach and was buried at Ebersberg[347]. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed the privilieges of Kloster Ebersberg by charter dated [25 Dec 1039/I Jan 1040], with the consent of "nobilis comes Adalbero…uxore sua Rihclinda…Aalbero fraterque eius Eberhardus"[348]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "II Id Jun" of "Rihlint com uxor Adalperonis"[349].

2. EBERHARD [II] (-24 Jul [1041/44]). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adalperonem et Eberhardum et Willibirgam et alias tres filias" as the children of "Udalricus" & his wife[350]. Graf von Ebersberg. "Henricus…rex" donated property "Emminchouun et Walahanaspah in pago --- et in comitatu Ebbonis" to the bishopric of Bamberg by charter dated 1 Dec 1013[351], which may refer to Eberhard Graf von Ebersberg. He founded Kloster Geisenfeld am Obb in 1037. Marchese di Carniola 1040. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed the privilieges of Kloster Ebersberg by charter dated [25 Dec 1039/I Jan 1040], with the consent of "nobilis comes Adalbero…uxore sua Rihclinda…Aalbero fraterque eius Eberhardus"[352]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "IX Kal Aug" of "Eberhardus com filius Odalrici"[353]. The necrology of Freising Cathedral records the death "IX Kal Aug" of "Ebarhart com"[354]. The Breve Chronicon Ex MS. Prumiensi records the death of “Erpo comes” in 1041[355], which may refer to Eberhard [II] Graf von Ebersberg. m ADELHEID, daughter of --- (-6 Feb [after 1037]). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adalhaidem de Saxonis" as wife of "Eberhardus [filii Udalrici]", specifying that they had three sons[356]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "VIII Id Feb" of "Adelheit com uxor Eberhardi secundi"[357]. Graf Eberhard & his wife had three children:

a) HUNFRIED ([970]-972). The Chronico Eberspergense refers to the three sons of Eberhard & his wife "quorum biennio vix…972 Hunfridus moritur, quem Dietgerus sequitur. Post quem Meginpoldus subrogatur 16 annis"[358].

b) DIETGER ([970]-972). The Chronico Eberspergense refers to the three sons of Eberhard & his wife "quorum biennio vix…972 Hunfridus moritur, quem Dietgerus sequitur. Post quem Meginpoldus subrogatur 16 annis"318.

c) MEGINPOLD (-988). The Chronico Eberspergense refers to the three sons of Eberhard & his wife "quorum biennio vix…972 Hunfridus moritur, quem Dietgerus sequitur. Post quem Meginpoldus subrogatur 16 annis"318.

3. TUTA [Judith] (-1048 or after). "Comes…Sizo cum coniuge sua…Judita" founded the church at Bamburg by charter dated to [1020][359]. Wegener refers to Sigahart and his wife Tuta, sister of Adalbero, relinquishing their rights in property donated by Adalbero [II] Graf von Ebersberg, after the death of the latter, by charter dated 1045[360]. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "in comitatu Otacchari situm…et domina Iudita filiisque eius Sigehardo, Engilberto, Marchuuardo et Meginhardo…" to the church of Salzburg by charter dated 9 Apr 1048[361]. m (before 12 Jul 1020) as his second wife, SIEGHARD [VII] or [VIII] Graf im Chiemgau, son of [Graf SIEGHARD [VI] & his first wife Hildburg --- OR son of ENGELBERT [III] Graf im Pongau [Sieghardinger] & his wife Adela ---] (-killed in battle 7 Aug 1046).

4. WILLIBURG (-25 Nov after 1056). The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adalperonem et Eberhardum et Willibirgam et alias tres filias" as the children of "Udalricus" & his wife, recording in a later passage that Williburg was "in eodem monasterio"[362]. Her marriage is deduced from the Chronico Eberspergense which names "Hadamuoden neptem suam [Oudalrici Eberspergensi] de filia Willibirga", specifying that her maternal grandfather granted her properties in "Sevun, Otacheresperc…Niuunchirchen …Huntilpach" as his sons had no surviving children[363]. "Comitissa Willibirch" donated property to Geisenfeld monastery, at the request of "filie sue Liutkarde", in memory of "defunctique mariti Werigandi"[364]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "VII Kal Dec" of "Willipirc com filia O"[365]. m WERIAND Conte in Istria e Friulia, son of --- (-after 1051). [1020/28].

5. 2 other daughters . The Chronico Eberspergensi Posteriore names "Adalperonem et Eberhardum et Willibirgam et alias tres filias" as the children of "Udalricus" & his wife[366].

Graf Udalrich had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

6. ROTRUD . The Chronico Eberspergense names "miles Eberhardus suum filium, Altmannum…quem genuit de Ruottrude quæ fuit Oudalrici filia ex concubina"[367]. m EBERHARD ---. Eberhard & his wife had one child:

a) ALTMANN (-16 Jun [1046]). The Chronico Eberspergense names "miles Eberhardus suum filium, Altmannum…quem genuit de Ruottrude quæ fuit Oudalrici filia ex concubina", specifying that Altmann was educated at a monk under "Reginpoldus Augustensis abbas"[368]. The necrology of Ebersberg records the death "XVI Kal Iul" of "Altman abbas", the Chronico Eberspergense recording his death together with that of Richlind (who died in 1046)[369].

Chapter 8. GRAFEN von EPPAN

1. ULRICH von Eppan (-after [1135]). Graf von Eppan. "Oudilrich de Ehpan" and "uxor eiusdem Comitis Oudilrici…Adalheit cum filiis suis" donated property to Bamburg by charter dated to [1135][370]. m ADELHEID, daughter of --- (-after [1135]). "Oudilrich de Ehpan" and "uxor eiusdem Comitis Oudilrici…Adalheit cum filiis suis" donated property to Bamburg by charter dated to [1135][371]. Ulrich & his wife had --- children:

a) --- . "Oudilrich de Ehpan" and "uxor eiusdem Comitis Oudilrici…Adalheit cum filiis suis" donated property to Bamburg by charter dated to [1135][372].

2. EGINO von Altenburg (-before 1210). Graf von Eppan. m IRMGARD von Ronsberg, daughter of --- (-after 1210). A charter dated 1210 records a donation by "pia memoria…Cometissa de Meglingen Domina Alhaydis…cum filio suo Chuonone" to the monastery of Au which names "Comes Egeno de Eppan…dicte Cometisse frater et filius eius Udalricus et Gotfridus cum matre ipsorum Domina Irmgarde"[373]. "Comitibus Uodalrico et fratre suo Gotfrido et sorore ipsorum Sophya" issued a charter dated 1210, with the consent of "matre ipsorum Irmgarde", rejecting the right of "Adelheidis Cometissa in Megelignen et frater eius Egeno de Altenperch" to make donations to Au monastery[374]. Egino & his wife had three children:

a) ULRICH von Eppan (-after 1210). A charter dated 1210 records a donation by "pia memoria…Cometissa de Meglingen Domina Alhaydis…cum filio suo Chuonone" to the monastery of Au which names "Comes Egeno de Eppan…dicte Cometisse frater et filius eius Udalricus et Gotfridus cum matre ipsorum Domina Irmgarde"[375]. "Comitibus Uodalrico et fratre suo Gotfrido et sorore ipsorum Sophya" issued a charter dated 1210, with the consent of "matre ipsorum Irmgarde", rejecting the right of "Adelheidis Cometissa in Megelignen et frater eius Egeno de Altenperch" to make donations to Au monastery[376].

b) GOTTFRIED von Eppan (-after 1210). A charter dated 1210 records a donation by "pia memoria…Cometissa de Meglingen Domina Alhaydis…cum filio suo Chuonone" to the monastery of Au which names "Comes Egeno de Eppan…dicte Cometisse frater et filius eius Udalricus et Gotfridus cum matre ipsorum Domina Irmgarde"[377]. "Comitibus Uodalrico et fratre suo Gotfrido et sorore ipsorum Sophya" issued a charter dated 1210, with the consent of "matre ipsorum Irmgarde", rejecting the right of "Adelheidis Cometissa in Megelignen et frater eius Egeno de Altenperch" to make donations to Au monastery[378].

c) SOPHIE von Eppan . "Comitibus Uodalrico et fratre suo Gotfrido et sorore ipsorum Sophya" issued a charter dated 1210, with the consent of "matre ipsorum Irmgarde", rejecting the right of "Adelheidis Cometissa in Megelignen et frater eius Egeno de Altenperch" to make donations to Au monastery[379]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 1218) as his second wife, BERTHOLD [III] Graf von Eschenlohe, son of BERTHOLD [II] von Eschenlohe & his wife Heilwig [von Leuchtenberg] (-24 Apr [1260]).

3. ADELHEID von Eppan (-before 1210). A charter dated to [1170] records the donation to Au monastery by "Chuno de Megelingen" for "coniugis sue nec non liberorum suorem…etiam posteritatis sue", with the consent of "Adelheidem et filiam eius Adelheidam…"[380]. A charter dated to [1180] records the donation to Au monastery by "Adelheidi Cometissa de Megelingen, eiusque filii Chuono maior et Chuono minor uterini fratres" for the soul of "Domine Chuononis"[381]. The reference to "uterini fratres" suggests that they did not share the same father. If this is correct, the older Kuno must have been born from an earlier marriage of her mother, as her son "Kuno von Megelingen" who is recorded in later charters must have been the son of her husband of the same name. A charter dated 1210 records a donation by "pia memoria…Cometissa de Meglingen Domina Alhaydis…cum filio suo Chuonone" to the monastery of Au which names "Comes Egeno de Eppan…dicte Cometisse frater et filius eius Udalricus et Gotfridus cum matre ipsorum Domina Irmgarde"[382]. The necrology of Au monastery names "Cuno de Megdling et Alhaydis Comes de Eppan coniux eius" as benefactors of the monastery[383]. [m firstly ---. m [secondly] KUNO von Megelingen, son of --- KUNO Graf von Megelingen & his wife (-before [1180]).

Chapter 9. GRAFEN von ESCHENLOHE

The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

1. BERTHOLD [I] von Iffeldorf . [1101/02]/1145. m ---. The name of Berthold's wife is not known. Berthold & his wife had [one] child:

a) [UDALSCHALK von Iffeldorf (-[1192/93] or after). "Oudalscalcus de Uffilindorf, Heinricus filius eius…" witnessed a donation to Benedictbeuern dated to [1183/1203][384]. von Eschenlohe [1190]. m ---. The name of Udalschalk's wife is not known. Udalschalk & his wife had four children:

i) BERTHOLD [II] von Eschenlohe (-1204 or after).

- see below.

ii) HEINRICH . "Oudalscalcus de Uffilindorf, Heinricus filius eius…" witnessed a donation to Benedictbeuern dated to [1183/1203][385].

iii) UDALSCHALK (-1 Jun 1202). Bishop of Augsburg 1184.

iv) EBERHARD . Monk at Benedictbeuern 1185.

2. AMELBERT . [1101/02].

BERTHOLD [II] von Eschenlohe, son of UDALSCHALK von Iffeldorf & his wife --- (-1204 or after).

m HEILWIG [von Leuchtenberg, daughter of GEBHARD II von Leuchtenberg & his wife ---] (-after 28 Jul 1216).

Berthold [II] & his wife had three children:

1. BERTHOLD [III] (-24 Apr [1260]). Graf von Eschenlohe. "Comes Albertus Tyrolensis, Comes Bertholdus de Esscenlo, Comes Hainricus frater eius liber…" witnessed the charter dated 1210 under which "Chunradus…Comes de Wasserburg" donated property to Ättl monastery[386]. "Bertoldi Comitis de Eschenloch et fratris sui Heinrici de Liechtenekke" witnessed a charter dated 4 Sep 1253 under which "Gebhardus…Comes de Hirzberch" confirmed a donation to Benedictbeuern by "Ottonis Ducis Meranie Comitis Palatini Burgundie et filii sui Ottonis Ducis" of property from "socer noster Albertus Comes de Tirol"[387]. "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[388]. The necrology of Benedictbeuern records the death "Mar VIII Kal" of "Pertholdi comitis de Eschenloch"[389]. m firstly MATHILDE [von Tirol, daughter of HEINRICH Graf von Tirol & his wife Agnes von Wangen] (-10 Mar [before 1218]). The necrology of Benedictbeurn records the death "Mar VI Id" of "Mechtildis com de Eschenloch"[390]. m secondly (before 1218) SOPHIE von Eppan, daughter of EGINO Graf von Eppan & his wife Irmgard von Ronsberg. m thirdly GERTRUD, daughter of --- (-[13 Jul or 25 Aug] ----), maybe Gertrud von Moosburg, daughter of Konrad [II] Graf von Moosburg & his wife Benedikta ---, presumably based on transmission of the names Konrad and Burkhard to her sons although this is presumably not the only family connection which would explain this. The necrology of Benedictbeurn records the deaths "Jul III Id" and "VIII Kal Sep" of "Gertrudis com de Eschenloch"[391]. Graf Berthold [III] & his first wife had two children:

a) BERTHOLD [IV] (-1294 or after). "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[392]. zu Hörtenberg 1256/86. in Grafschaft Partenkirchen und Mittenwald /1294. m ---. 1285. The wife of Graf Berthold [IV] may have been Gertrud, the necrology of Benedictbeurn recording the deaths "Jul III Id" and "VIII Kal Sep" of "Gertrudis com de Eschenloch"[393], one of which entries presumably refers to the third wife of Graf Berthold [III]. Graf Berthold [IV] appears to be the only other member of the family whose wife's name is not otherwise known. Berthold [IV] & his wife had one child:

i) AGNES (-1293 or after). 1281/93. m (before 23 Oct 1281) ALBERO [III] von Wangen (-[1318]). Vogt von St Georgenberg.

b) HEINRICH [III] . "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[394]. Graf von Eschenlohe. 1257/86.

Graf Berthold [III] & his third wife had [four] children:

c) KONRAD (-1303). "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[395]. Abbot of Rott 1251/98.

d) BURKHARD . "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[396].

e) ALRAM . "Bertholdus Comes de Eschenloch" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery, with the consent of "filiorum meorum Bertholdi, Heinrici, Chounradi, Burchardi, Alrami", by charter dated 1257[397].

f) [UDALSCHALK (-24 Jun after 1280). Canon at Regensburg Cathedral 1260/80.]

2. EBERHARD . Canon at Regensburg 1216.

3. HEINRICH [I] (-3 Nov [1272]). "Comes Albertus Tyrolensis, Comes Bertholdus de Esscenlo, Comes Hainricus frater eius liber…" witnessed the charter dated 1210 under which "Chunradus…Comes de Wasserburg" donated property to Ättl monastery[398]. Graf von Pfreimd 1217. Graf von Eschenlohe 1218. Graf von Hörtenberg 1239. Graf von Lichtenegg 1246. "Bertoldi Comitis de Eschenloch et fratris sui Heinrici de Liechtenekke" witnessed a charter dated 4 Sep 1253 under which "Gebhardus…Comes de Hirzberch" confirmed a donation to Benedictbeuern by "Ottonis Ducis Meranie Comitis Palatini Burgundie et filii sui Ottonis Ducis" of property from "socer noster Albertus Comes de Tirol"[399]. "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et filius noster Hainricus" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1260[400]. "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et uxor nostra Agnetis nec non filius noster Hainricus et uxor illius Liugartis" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1261[401]. m AGNES [von Tirol, daughter of HEINRICH Graf von Tirol & his wife Agnes von Wangen]. "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et uxor nostra Agnetis nec non filius noster Hainricus et uxor illius Liugartis" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1261[402]. The necrology of Benedictbeurn records the death "Nov III Non" of "Hainrici comitis de Eschenloch et Agnetis ux eius"[403]. 1260/72. Graf Heinrich [I] & his wife had one child:

a) HEINRICH [II] (-1286 or after). "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et filius noster Hainricus" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1260[404]. "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et uxor nostra Agnetis nec non filius noster Hainricus et uxor illius Liugartis" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1261[405]. Graf von Eschenlohe 1265. Graf von Hörtenberg 1281. m (before 28 Dec 1260) LIUTGARD von Neuffen, daughter of BERTHOLD [IV] von Neuffen & his wife ---. "Hainricus…Comes de Eschenloch et uxor nostra Agnetis nec non filius noster Hainricus et uxor illius Liugartis" donated property to Benedictbeuern by charter dated 1261[406]. 1260/86. Graf Heinrich [II] & his wife had [two] children:

i) HEINRICH (-1286 or after). gt von Neuffen 1278.

ii) [AGNES] . m GEBHARD [I] von Weilheim (-[6 Jan 1299/10 Feb 1300]).

Chapter 10. GRAFEN von FORMBACH

Formbach, now Vornbach, is in eastern Bavaria on the Austrian border just north of the Austrian town of Schärding and about 10 km south of Passau.

A. GRAFEN im TRAUNGAU

The relationships between the early Grafen im Traungau are mostly uncertain, as shown below. Wegener attempts a reconstruction[407]. Another possible outline is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[408] which is different in the details. The primary sources so far consulted contain little definite information to support either reconstruction. The continuity in the references to Traungau provides some assurance that all the individuals were related. It is also a reasonably safe assumption that the number of different individuals with the same names has been correctly identified, although this is not completely certain. However, there could be many permutations in the precise relationships speculation about which appears fruitless.

1. ULRICH [I] (-after 8 May 860). "Hludouuicus…rex" donated property "in comitatu Odolrici" to Kloster Mattsee by charter dated 8 May 860[409].

2. ULRICH [II] (-after 21 Mar 890). "Arnolfus…rex" donated property "in pago Quinzingouue in comitatu Hunolfi infra terminum loci Sconinouua" to Kloster St Emmeram by charter dated 21 Mar 890, with the agreement of "Engildeo comes, Odalrich comes, Meginhart comes, Chunipereht comes, Kerolt comes, Rumolt comes, Geio comes" described as "circumduxerunt illam marcam ad Sconinouua"[410].

3. MEGINHARD [I] (-after 5 Mar 904). "Arnolfus…rex" donated property "in pago Quinzingouue in comitatu Hunolfi infra terminum loci Sconinouua" to Kloster St Emmeram by charter dated 21 Mar 890, with the agreement of "Engildeo comes, Odalrich comes, Meginhart comes, Chunipereht comes, Kerolt comes, Rumolt comes, Geio comes" described as "circumduxerunt illam marcam ad Sconinouua"[411]. Graf im Traungau. Emperor Arnulf informed the church of Eichstätt of a judgment relating to property "in pago Suualafelda in comitatu Ernusti…in locis Appenberg, Prunnon, Hachilinga et Ursesheim" by charter dated 1 May 899 which names "Meginuuardo…comite"[412]. Ludwig IV "das Kind" King of Germany donated property to Ötting chapel at the request of "Gundboldi et Meginvuardi comitum" by charter dated 7 Aug 901[413]. "Hludowicus…rex" granted property to the church of Freising by charter dated 30 Nov 903 in which among "fidelium nostrum" was listed "…Cundpoldi, Isangrimi atque Meginuuardi comitum"[414]. King Ludwig IV granted property "in Matahgouue comitatu Isangrimi…beneficium Cundboldi comitis" to Kloster St Emmeram on the intervention of "Pabonis et Meginuuardi comitum" and with the consent of "Cunboldo" and on the advice of "Iringo comite atque Engilberto", by charter dated 5 Mar 904[415].

[Three] brothers, parents not known.

4. MEGINHARD [II] (-after [947/55]). Wegener refers to a document dated 30 Mar 930 relating to property "im Traungau in der Grafschaft des Meginhard"[416], although this could alternatively refer to Meginhard [I]. The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "tempore Heinrici ducis Meinhardus comes fuit advocatus" specifying that "hic habuit fratrem Ulricum comitem"[417], referring to Heinrich I Duke of Bavaria from 947-955. Graf, Vogt von Niederaltaich.

5. ULRICH [III] . The De Advocatis Altahensibus names "tempore Heinrici ducis Meinhardus comes fuit advocatus" specifying that "hic habuit fratrem Ulricum comitem"[418], referring to Heinrich I Duke of Bavaria from 947-955. Wegener refers to an exchange of property im Schweinachgau und im Rottgau dated [947/70] witnessed by (in order) "Odalrich, Heriman, Meginhart", suggesting that the three witnesses were brothers[419]. m KUNIGUNDE, daughter of ---. Wegener refers to the donation by Babo Burggraf von Regensburg and his wife Mehtild to St Emmeram dated [1000/05] for their souls and that of his wife's brother "Perahtold", which also names her mother Kunigunde[420], speculating that her mother was Kunigunde of Bavaria, daughter of Berthold Duke of Bavaria & his wife Bieletrud ---. Graf Ulrich [III] & his wife had two children:

a) BERTHOLD . Wegener refers to Graf Berthold, son of Graf Ulrich, transferring his bondsman Rihgart on his deathbead into the hands of his son Graf Tiemo by charter dated [1000/05][421]. Wegener refers to the donation by Babo Burggraf von Regensburg & his wife Mehtild to St Emmeram dated [1000/05] for their souls and that of his wife's brother Perahtold, which also names her mother Kunigunde[422]. Graf 1000/1005. m ---. The name of Berthold's wife is not known. Graf Berthold & his wife had one child:

i) THIEMO [I] [Dietmar] (-7 Mar [1050]). Wegener refers to Graf Berthold, son of Graf Ulrich, transferring his bondsman Rihgart on his deathbed into the hands of his son Graf Tiemo by charter dated [1000/05][423]. Graf von Schweinachgau. Graf in Reichenhall. Graf im Salzburggau 1007.

- see below, Part B. GRAFEN von FORMBACH.

b) MATHILDE . "Papo urbis præfectus cum conjuge sua Mahthilda" donated property "prædium Gunduneshusa quod fuit eidem Mahthildæ ex largitione matris eius Chunigundæ" to Regensburg St Emmeram by charter dated [996] "pro remedio animarum…Pabonis et Mahtildæ, ac fratris eius Perhtoldi"[424]. m [as his third wife,] BABO [I] Graf [von Regensburg], son of --- (-[1001/02]).

6. [HERMANN . Wegener refers to an exchange of property im Schweinachgau und im Rottgau dated [947/70] witnessed by (in order) "Odalrich, Heriman, Meginhart", suggesting that the three witnesses were brothers[425].]

1. MEGINHARD [III] (-after [985/991]). Wegener refers to an exchange of property at Winkeln and Ottenham dated [963] witnessed by "Meginhard comes"[426], although this could alternatively refer to Graf Meginhard [II]. Wegener refers to Heinrich II Duke of Bavaria establishing rights in the Ostmark by charter dated [963] witnessed by "Meginhart comes, Papo comes…Tiemo comes, Perhtolt"[427], although this could alternatively refer to Graf Meginhard [II]. Wegener refers to Pilgrim Bishop of Passau confirmed the rights of the bishopric between Enns and Wiener Wald by charter dated [985/91], the first witnesses being "Meginhart comes, Pabo comes"[428].

2. MEGINHARD [IV] (-[1030] or after). Vogt von Niederaltaich [1020]. Wegener refers to the widow of Himildrud donating property to St Emmeram, reserving rights to her son Herimann, dated [1030], the first witness being "Meginhart comes"[429].

3. ARNOLD [I] (-1 Mar [1020]). According to Wegener, Graf Arnold [I], ancestor of the Grafen von Wels und Lambach, was the younger son of Graf Ulrich [III] (of the family who later became Grafen von Formbach), basing this on his name being inherited from the Luitpoldinger family of his supposed mother[430]. If this is correct, the names "Arnold" and "Arnulf" must be interchangeable, but this appears disputable. According to Europäische Stammtafeln, Arnold was the possible son of Graf Meginhard [III][431], possibly a relative of Graf Ulrich [III]. There appears too much uncertainty surrounding both these theories to decide if one is more attractive than the other. No hint is provided by the geographical location of the properties of Arnold's family. The towns of Lambach and Wels are located to the south-west of Linz in Upper Austria, while the properties of the family of Grafen von Formbach were in Bavaria, which suggests that a connection is unlikely. In addition, none of the typically Formbach names (for example Ulrich, Meginhard, Thiemo) appear among the descendants of Arnold [I]. The Historia Cremifanensis names "comites de Welsa et de Lembach…Arnoldum et Wilhelmum" which suggests an entirely different origin through the Wilhelme family (see CARINTHIA)[432]. Wegener refers to an alliance between Christian Bishop of Passau and Graf Arnold over a disputed wood, dated [991/1012][433]. Graf im Rotagau. The necrology of Lambach records the death "Kal Mar" of "Arnolfus com avus ep Alberonis"[434].

- GRAFEN von WELS und LAMBACH.

B. GRAFEN von FORMBACH

THIEMO [I] [Dietmar], son of Graf BERTHOLD & his wife --- (-7 Mar [1050]). Wegener refers to Graf Berthold, son of Graf Ulrich, transferring his bondsman Rihgart on his deathbed into the hands of his son Graf Tiemo by charter dated [1000/05][435]. According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Udalricus senex comes genuit sex filios Arnoldum, Piligrimum, Brunonem, Tyemonem, Chounradum clericum Salzburgensem prepositum, Meginhardum"[436], but this appears to be inaccurate. The Vita Wirntonis names "Eckebertus comes, avo suo Thymone"[437]. "Heinricus…rex" restored property "villam Flinsbach dictam in pago Sueinihgouui sitam et in comitatu Tiemonis comitis" to Kloster Niederaltach by charter dated 5 Nov 1005[438]. Graf im Schweinachgau. "Heinricus…rex" granted market and customs rights at "villa Helmgerisperk…in comitatu Thiemonis" to Kloster Niederaltach by charter dated 7 Jun 1009[439]. Graf in Reichenhall. Graf im Salzburggau 1007. "Chunigundæ imperatricis augustæ" donated property to the church of Freising by charter dated 1025, witnessed by "…Tiemo comes…Heinrih filius Tiemonis comitis…"[440]. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" confirmed market and customs rights "in villa Helmgerisberk…in comitatu Theimonis" to Kloster Niedaltaich by charter dated 19 Feb 1049[441]. Wegener refers to an exchange of property between Thiemo grandfather of Oudalrich von Windeperge and Egilbert Bishop of Passau dated [1045/50][442]. The necrology of the Niedermünster at Regensburg records the death "Non Mar" of "Diemar com"[443].

m ---. The name of Thiemo's wife is not known.

Graf Thiemo [I] & his wife had eight children:

1. THIEMO [II] [Dietmar] (-killed in battle 28 Aug 1040). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[444].

- see below.

2. HEINRICH [I] [Hesso] (-[1030]). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[445]. "Chunigundæ imperatricis augustæ" donated property to the church of Freising by charter dated 1025, witnessed by "…Tiemo comes…Heinrih filius Tiemonis comitis…"[446]. m HIMILTRUD, daughter of ---. Wegener refers to the donation to St Emmeram dated [1030] by Himildrud widow, with powers to her son Hermann, for the soul of her husband Heinrich, witnessed by "Routpreht comes, Meginhart comes"[447]. Graf Heinrich [I] & his wife had [three] children:

a) HERMANN . Wegener refers to the donation to St Emmeram dated [1030] by Himildrud widow, with powers to her son Hermann, for the soul of her husband Heinrich, witnessed by "Routpreht comes, Meginhart comes"[448].

b) [TUTA . Proof that Heinrich [I] [von Formbach] had a daughter named Tuta seems shaky. It depends on the interpretation of two documents, the first of which is the Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery which records a donation by "domna Himildrudis filia Hessonis"[449], and the second the same source which records a dispute with Suben monastery and names "due…sorores Touta et Himildrud…nobilissimis"[450]. The basis for assuming that "Hesso" is the same person as "Heinrich [I]" is unclear.] same person as…? TUTA (-2 Feb or 14 Mar [after 1070]). "Tuta von Formbach" is shown as the wife of Péter King of Hungary in Europäische Stammtafeln[451]. No primary source has been identified which indicates either the marriage of King Péter to "Tuta" or Tuta's parentage. As shown below, there are late references to a "Queen Tuta" having founded the monastery of Suben (near Schärding in Upper Austria), one of which states that she was "queen of Hungary". No primary source has been found which links "Queen Tuta" with Tuta, joint founder of Vornbach monastery together with her sister Himiltrud, whose father "Hesso" is assessed by Wegener to have been the same person as Heinrich [I] [von Formbach]. Wegener says[452] that "Queen Tuta" was the second wife of Béla I King of Hungary, the marriage having taken place after the death of his first wife which he dates to "after 1052" (Europäische Stammtafeln suggests that King Béla's first wife died "after 1059"[453]). He bases his argument on connections with the monastery of Suben founded in 1040. He explains[454] that Archbishop Eberhard (von Sulzbach) names "Tuta" (in a document dated 1153, more than a century after the events) as "die Gründerin von Suben, Königin", and that in an even later document from the monastery she is called "Königin von Ungarn", although it cannot be concluded from these documents that she was queen at the date she founded the monastery. He then highlights a connection between possible descendants of King Béla's daughter Sophia (by her first husband Ulrich Marchese of Istria) and the same monastery which, he suggests, indicates that Sophia was the daughter of "Queen Tuta". The chronology of his argument is shaky as Sophia must have been born before [1050], when King Béla's known Polish wife appears still to have been alive. Who, then, was "Queen Tuta" and who was her husband? The existence of a "Queen Tuta" is confirmed by the necrology of Regensburg Monastery which records the death "IV Non Feb" of "Tuta regina"[455], although this gives no indication of the country involved or the date of her death. Assuming that Tuta was queen of Hungary, and that she lived during the mid-11th century, her possible husbands are King Péter, King Sámuel Aba, King András I and King Béla I. The last-named is unlikely, as shown above. His brother and predecessor, King András, is recorded as having married a Russian princess. This leaves King Sámuel and King Péter. Nothing is known of the wife of the former, but considering his probable date of birth it is likely that he was married before his accession in 1041, in which case his wife was most likely a Hungarian noblewoman. This leaves King Péter, a possibility which Wegener apparently ignores. There appears no factual basis for the speculation that "Queen Tuta" was the wife of King Péter, although the necrology of Regensburg St Emmeran which records her death also includes a reference to the death "III Kal Sep" of "Petrus Ungariorum rex"[456]. An alternative explanation for the Suben connection would be that Sophia was the daughter of King Péter and Tuta. However, contemporary political realities suggest that a prominent marriage for a daughter of the disgraced King Péter is unlikely. Until more information comes to light, it is safer to assume that Sophia was the daughter of King Béla and [Ryksa] of Poland, that another (so far unidentified) factor explains the apparent connection between Tuta and Sophia through Suben monastery, and that Tuta was the wife of King Péter. This last conclusion suggests that it is even less likely that Tuta's parentage was as suggested in Europäische Stammtafeln. If the marriage took place before Péter's accession, it is difficult to explain why the son of an ex-Doge of Venice (his father had been deposed in 1026) would marry the daughter of an obscure Bavarian noble. If the marriage occurred after Péter became king, it seems likely that his supporters would have been able to arrange a more prominent marriage for their new ruler, particular as his sister was married to the Markgraf of Austria soon after his accession. No primary source has been identified which throws light on the year of Tuta's death. Assuming that her husband's second marriage is correct, she must have died many years before the "after 1070" which is suggested by Europäische Stammtafeln[457]. m [as his first wife,] PÉTER King of Hungary, son of PIETRO OTTONE Orseolo Doge of Venice & his wife Maria [Grimelda] of Hungary ([Venice] [1010/15]-[30 Aug] [1060], bur Pécs, St Peter's Cathedral).

c) [HIMILTRUD . Proof that Heinrich [I] [von Formbach] had a daughter named Himiltrud seems shaky. It depends on the interpretation of two documents, the first of which is the Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery which records a donation by "domna Himildrudis filia Hessonis"[458], and the second the same source which records a dispute with Suben monastery and names "due…sorores Touta et Himildrud…nobilissimis"[459]. The basis for assuming that "Hesso" is the same person as "Heinrich [I]" is unclear. She founded Kollegiatstift Vornbach before 1050. 1070.]

3. PILGRIM . Wegener refers to a donation by "Edle Tiemo" to St Emmeram for the entry of his brother Piligrim into the monastery[460]. Monk at St Emmeran [1035].

4. DIETRICH (-5 Jul after [1059/64]). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[461]. Canon at Bamberg Cathedral.

5. ULRICH [IV] . "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "in orientali pago iuxta flumen Suarzaha…quam ibi possedet Odalricus filius Tiemonis comitis" to Kloster Niederaltaich by charter dated 8 Apr 1048[462].

6. HERMANN (-23 Dec 1064). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[463]. Provost at Bamberg Cathedral 1059. He inherited the town of Kunstadt from Adalbert "urbis comes"[464].

7. FRIEDRICH (-killed [1060], bur Vornbach). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[465]. m as her first husband, GERTRUD von Haldensleben, daughter of KONRAD Graf von Haldensleben [Nordmark] & his wife --- [von Friesland] (-21 Feb 1116). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Fridericus senioris Tiemonis filius" married "neptem ipsius regis Gertrudem", the king referred to being Heinrich IV King of Germany, and was buried at Formbach[466]. The primary source which confirms her precise parentage has not yet been identified. She married secondly as his second wife, Ordulf Duke in Saxony [Billung]. The Annalista Saxo records the death in 1116 of "Gertrudis ductrix, avia Liuderi ducis"[467]. Graf Friedrich & his wife had one child:

a) HEDWIG (-[1090/93]). The Vita Wirntonis names "Fridericus" as father of "Hedwigis, mater Lotharii regis"[468]. According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Hadewic mater Lotharii regis et Ite comitisse de Purchausen" was the only daughter of "Fridericus senioris Tiemonis filius" & his wife[469]. Her alleged first marriage to "Graf Heinrich" is based on a misinterpretation of the report that Simon Duke of Lorraine married "his stepmother's daughter whom she had by her first husband Graf Heinrich"[470], assuming that Duke Simon was therefore the son of Hedwig's second husband, Thierry II Duke of Lorraine, by his second wife Gertrud de Flandre. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[471], Duke Simon was the son of his father's first wife Hedwig. Poull[472] refers to several sources which apparently indicate that he was the son of Duke Thierry II's second marriage, including Duke Simon's own act dated 11 Apr 1126 referring to his deceased "mother Gertrude". However, the chronology is highly unfavourable for this possibility. If Duke Simon's wife had been the daughter of Hedwig von Formbach, by an otherwise unknown first husband, she must have been born before 1072, considering that Hedwig gave birth to two children by her husband Gerhard von Süpplingenburg who died in 1075. This would be incompatible with Duke Simon's wife having given birth to at least seven children, even if their marriage took place as early as [1112/13] as suggested by Poull. m firstly GERHARD von Süpplingenburg Graf im Harzgau, son of Graf im Harz- und Derlingau und in Nordthüringen & his wife Ida von Querfurt (-killed in battle Homburg 9 Jun 1075). m secondly ([1080]) as his first wife, THIERRY II Duke of Lorraine, son of GERARD Duke of Upper Lotharingia [Matfriede] & his wife Hadwide --- (-30 Dec 1115).

8. [MEGINHARD IV (-killed in battle 1066). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Meginhardus frater senioris Tiemonis genuit Oudalricum, Hermannum provincie comitem et Chunradum"[473], although it appears chronologically more probable that Meginhard was the son rather than brother of "senioris Tiemonis" considering that it is unlikely that Meginhard's sons were born much before [1045/50]. Vogt von Niederaltaich [1060].]

- GRAFEN von RATELBERG und WINDBERG.

THIEMO [II] [Dietmar], son of THIEMO [I] [Dietmar] Graf im Schweinachgau & his wife --- (-killed in battle 28 Aug 1040). Wegener refers to a document which names "Tietmarus filius Dietmari presidis"[474]. According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo senior genuit iuniorem Tiemonem, Hermannum Bambergensem prepositum, Dietricum clericum, Fridericum, Heinricum"[475]. The Annalista Saxo records that "Gebehardus comes, Wulframus, Thietmarus cum pluribus Bawaricis militibus" were killed fighting the Bohemians with Otto Markgraf von Schweinfurt 28 Aug 1040[476].

m ---. The name and origin of Graf Thiemo's wife are unknown. Wegener suggests that she was --- von Braunschweig, daughter of Bruno [I] Graf von Braunschweig & his wife Gisela of Swabia, to explain the transmission of the names Bruno and Ekbert into the family of the Grafen von Formbach[477], although the reference to the name Bruno may be incorrect as shown below. This appears supported by "Conradus…Romanorum rex secundus" granting the right to market and minting coins in Dorf Neunkirchen to "consanguinei nostri Ekkerbti comitis" by charter dated [Jun/Jul] 1141[478], King Konrad III being the great grandson of Heinrich III King of Germany who was the son of Gisela of Swabia by her third husband King Konrad II.

Graf Thiemo [II] & his wife had [five] children:

1. EKBERT [I] (-1109). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo iunior genuit Ekkebertum, Heinricum"[479]. Graf von Formbach.

- see below.

2. [BRUNO (-after 1064). Graf von Künzinggau 1064. The existence of a Graf Bruno is proved by the charter dated 4 Feb 1064 by which "Heinricus…rex" restored and confirmed property "Otmaringen in pago Cunzingowe in comitatu Brunonis comitis…post mortem Reginhardi comitis qui illud in beneficium habuit" to Kloster Obermünster at Regensburg[480]. Wegener suggests that "Reginhardi" in this document is a mistranscription of "Meginhardi" and therefore that Bruno was a member of the family of the Grafen von Formbach. He suggests that he was the oldest son of Graf Thiemo [II][481], presumably to fit with his theory concerning the Brunswick origin of Graf Thiemo's wife. He is not mentioned as son of Graf Thiemo [II] in either of the other sources which name Graf Thiemo's sons (see above). The Annales Necrologici Fuldenses record the death "1062" of "Reginh com"[482] which suggests the separate existence of Reginhard. If this is correct, the only link with this family is broken. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[483], Bruno was another son of Graf Thiemo [I] but it is not known on what information this is based.]

3. HEINRICH [II] (-[1070]). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo iunior genuit Ekkebertum, Heinricum"[484]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a dispute with Suben monastery, and names "due…sorores Touta et Himildrud…nobilissimis" and "filios Meginhardi comitis Odalricum et Hermannum ac filios Tiemonis Ekkebertum et Heinricum et domnam Itam"[485]. Vogt von St Nikola 1070. m as her first husband, ADELHEID, daughter of --- (-[1090]). Wegener refers to a donation by brothers Gebhard and Dietrich to Göttweig after the death of their mother Adelheid dated [1090][486]. Wegener suggests that she was Adelheid von Sulzbach, daughter of Gebhard [I] Graf von Sulzbach, to explain why the name Gebhard was given to her older son[487]. Graf Heinrich [II] & his wife had three children:

a) GEBHARD (-[1105]). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Heinricus genuit Gebehardum et Dietricum"[488]. Wegener refers to a donation dated [1074] witnessed by "comes Ekkebertus et puer Gebehardus nepos eius"[489]. Wegener refers to a donation by brothers Gebhard and Dietrich to Göttweig after the death of their mother Adelheid dated [1090][490]. Graf von Formbach. Wegener refers to a donation to Göttweig by Dietrich brother of Graf Gebhard for the soul of the latter dated [1105][491].

b) BENEDIKTA . [1130]. Wegener refers to the grant by "matrona nobiliter ingénue Benedicta de Adelgeresbach", with the consent of her brother Graf Dietrich, to her "Getreuern Reginger" dated [1130], confirmed by her son Dietrich von Ollersbach after his parents' death[492]. m GEBHARD von Ollersbach .

c) DIETRICH (-29/30 Nov [1145], bur Kloster Vornbach). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Heinricus genuit Gebehardum et Dietricum"[493]. Wegener refers to a donation by brothers Gebhard and Dietrich to Göttweig after the death of their mother Adelheid dated [1090][494]. Graf von Viechtenstein 1116. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Domnus Dietricus comes de Viehtensteine" for the soul of "uxoris sue domne Adelheide"[495]. The necrology of Seeon records the death "III Kal Dec" of "Dietricus com"[496]. The necrology of Scheftlarn records the death "III Kal Dec" of "Dietricus com"[497]. The necrology of Melk records the death "II Kal Dec" of "Dietricus com"[498]. m ADELHEID, daughter of --- (-14 Jun ----). The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Domnus Dietricus comes de Viehtensteine" for the soul of "uxoris sue domne Adelheide"[499]. Wegener suggests that she was the daughter of Liutpold III Markgraf of Austria, on the basis of her husband's death being recorded in the necrology of Scheftlarn, a foundation of Markgraf Luitpold's son Otto Bishop of Freising with which the Grafen von Formbach had no other known connection[500]. However, this hypothesis is difficult to sustain from a chronological point of view as Markgraf Luitpold III second marriage took place in 1105 while Adelheid was already married to Dietrich in 1120. The necrology of Melk records the death "XVIII Kal Jul" of "Adalheid com"[501]. Graf Dietrich & his wife had [one] child:

i) [HEDWIG (-4 Feb 1170, bur Reichersberg). "Dominus Engelbertus Hallensis Comes…cum uxore sua Hadewiga et duobus filiis suis Gebehardo et Diterico" donated property to Reichersberg monastery by charter dated to [1150][502]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated to [1160] under which "Domina Hadewick Comitissa" donated property to Reichersberg monastery, for the souls of "senioris sui Comitis Engelberei et patris sui Comitis Diterici"[503], on the assumption that "Comitis Diterici" was Dietrich Graf von Viechtenstein although this is probably not without all doubt. Wegener refers to the uncertainty about the identity of Hedwig´s father, but adds that this is indicated by Graf Engelbert owning Viechtenstein and Kreizenstein after Graf Dietrich's death[504]. "Nobilis Princeps Dominus Gebehardus Hallensis Comes…cum matre sua Domina Hadewiga comitissa" donated property to Reichersberg monastery, with the consent of "fratre suo comite Diterico", by charter dated to [1160][505]. She became a nun at Reichersberg. The Chronicon Magni Presbiteri records the burial "VI Id Feb 1170" of "domna Hadewich ex comitissa conversa" in "capitolio canonicorum"[506]. m (before 1145) ENGELBERT Graf von Wasserburg, Hallgraf, son of GEBHARD I von Diessen & his wife Richgard von Sponheim (-20 Sep 1161).]

4. THIEMO [III] [Dietmar] (-1102). The Passio Tiemonis Archyepiscopi Iuvavensis records that "Tiemonis seu Theodamari…" was "parentibus alto Baioariorum genere oriundus, in primeval ætate Altensi monasterio"[507]. Wegener suggests that this must indicate the family of the Grafen von Formbach which was the only one with whom the name Thiemo was associated[508]. Abbot of St Peter 1070. Archbishop of Salzburg 1090.

5. IDA (-after 1101). The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a dispute with Suben monastery, and names "due…sorores Touta et Himildrud…nobilissimis" and "filios Meginhardi comitis Odalricum et Hermannum ac filios Tiemonis Ekkebertum et Heinricum et domnam Itam"[509]. same person as…? IDA von Ratelberg (-Asia Minor [Sep] 1101 or after). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[510], the wife of Luitpold II Markgraf of Austria was the daughter of Graf Thiemo [II], although the primary source on which this is based has not yet been identified. The chronology is not favourable to this hypothesis in view of Graf Thiemo's death being recorded in 1040. If this paternity was correct, Ida would therefore have been about twenty years older than her husband, and at least in her early to mid-forties when she gave birth to her son Liutpold, which seems improbable. The primary source which confirms her name "von Ratelberg" has not yet been identified. The Auctarium Mariaecellense in 1100 records that "Ita marchionisse Austrie, Liupoldi marchionis relicta" left for Jerusalem[511]. Albert of Aix records that "Guillaume comte et prince du Poitou de la famille d'Henri III empereur" crossed Hungary peacefully with Welf Duke of Bavaria and "la noble comtesse Ida de la marche d'Autriche", entered the territory of the Bulgars in which "le duc des Bulgares nommé Guzh" refused their passage into Adrianople[512], undated but a passage adjacent to this text records events in 1101. The army was scattered after being defeated by the Turks near Tarsus in Asia Minor in [Sep] 1101. It is not known what happened to Markgräfin Ida, but she was presumably killed. Albert of Aix says that "some say that she was taken into permanent exile in the kingdom of Khorazan[513]. According to later legend, she ended her days in a harem where she gave birth to the Muslim hero Zengi: the Historia Welforum records that "Itam comitissam, matrem Leopaldi marchionis orientalis" was kidnapped by "unus de principibus Sarracenorum…ex eaque Sanguinem illum sceleratissumum, ut aiunt, progenuit"[514]. m LUITPOLD II Markgraf of Austria, son of ERNST Markgraf of Austria & his first wife Adelheid von Meissen [Wettin] ([1058/63]-12 Oct 1095, bur Gars).

EKBERT [I], son of THIEMO [II] [Dietmar] Graf [von Formbach] & his wife [--- von Braunschweig] (-1109). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Tiemo iunior genuit Ekkebertum, Heinricum"[515]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a dispute with Suben monastery, and names "due…sorores Touta et Himildrud…nobilissimis" and "filios Meginhardi comitis Odalricum et Hermannum ac filios Tiemonis Ekkebertum et Heinricum et domnam Itam"[516]. Graf von Formbach [1070]. The Annales Reicherspergenses record that in 1078, during the war between Rudolf von Rheinfelden and Emperor Heinrich IV, the latter destroyed "Niwenburch castrum"[517]. Graf im Kinziggau 1067. He founded Kloster Vornbach in 1094. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records the foundation of the monastery by "Eckebertus comes…avo suo Thymone" and "uxor eius Mathilt…patrui sui Adalberonis episcopi"[518]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "domnus Ekkebertus comes", witnessed by "Ekkeberti et Eberhardi filiorum Ekkeberti comitis…"[519]. The Annales Reicherspergenses record the death in 1109 of "Ekkebetus comes"[520].

[m firstly ---. Wegener suggests that Graf Ekbert must have had an earlier wife who was the mother of his son Eberhard, in order to explain the introduction into the family of this name which is not found either among the ancestors of Graf Ekbert or his known wife Mechtild[521].]

m MECHTILD von Lambach, daughter of GOTTFRIED Markgraf in der Kärtner Mark & his wife --- (before 1050-[1100]). The Vita Wirntonis names "Mahtilt" wife of "Eckebertus comes, avo suo Thymone"[522]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records the foundation of the monastery by "Eckebertus comes…avo suo Thymone" and "uxor eius Mathilt…patrui sui Adalberonis episcopi"[523]. The Vita Adalberonis Episcopi Wirziburgensis records that "Gotfridum…marchionem [filium comitis Arnoldi…in Lambacensi loco]…filia" married "Ekkeberto comiti cuius castrum Niwenburc dictum", specifying that she had "urbs Putina" as dowry[524].

Graf Ekbert [I] & his [first] wife had one child:

1. EBERHARD (-4 May [1100]). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Ekkebertus genuit Dietmarum, Eberhardum, Ekkebertum iuniorem, Gotfridum monachum, Chunigundam"[525]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "domnus Ekkebertus comes", witnessed by "Ekkeberti et Eberhardi filiorum Ekkeberti comitis…"[526]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "IV Non Mai" of "Eberhardus com"[527]. m ---. The name of Eberhard's wife is not known. Graf Eberhard & his wife had one child:

a) LEOPOLD . Wegener refers to a donation by Graf Ekkehart to Vornbach dated [1120], with the consent of his wife Willipirga and daughter Chunigunda, witnesses by "den unfreien" "Liupoldus filius Eberhardi comitis"[528]. In prison [1120].

Graf Ekbert [I] & his [second] wife had three children:

2. EKBERT [II] (-24 Nov 1144). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Ekkebertus genuit Dietmarum, Eberhardum, Ekkebertum iuniorem, Gotfridum monachum, Chunigundam"[529]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "domnus Ekkebertus comes", witnessed by "Ekkeberti et Eberhardi filiorum Ekkeberti comitis…"[530]. Graf von Pitten 1120/1142. "Conradus…Romanorum rex secundus" granted the right to market and minting coins in Dorf Neunkirchen to "consanguinei nostri Ekkerbti comitis" by charter dated [Jun/Jul] 1141[531]. The Annales Reicherspergenses record the death in 1144 of "Ekkebertus comes"[532]. The necrology of St Lambert records the death "VIII Kal Dec" of "Ekkebertus com et m"[533]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "VIII Kal Dec" of "Eggibertus conversus et monachus comes"[534]. m (before 1120) WILLIBIRG, daughter of --- (-18 Jan [1145]). The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "comes Eckebertus" with the consent of "coniuge sua Williberga"[535]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Comes Ekkebertus", with the consent of "Willebirga et filia ipsorum Chunigunda"[536]. Wegener suggests that she was Willibirg of Styria, daughter of Otakar II Markgraf of Styria & his wife Elisabeth of Austria [Babenberg], because of the connection of this name with the family of the Markgrafen of Styra, and also in order to explain why Otakar III Markgraf of Styria added Pitten to his territories after 1158. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Willibirga relicta comitis Ekkeberti…cum filio suo iuniore Ekkeberto"[537]. She became a nun at Admont. The necrology of Admont records the death "VI Id Jan" of "Willibirch con n^a excom^a de Puten"[538]. The necrology of Traunkirchen records the death "XII Kal Jan" of "Wilbirgis com"[539], which may refer to this Willibirg. The necrology of St Lambert records the death "VIII Kal Feb" of "Willibirch com"[540], which may refer to this Willibirg. Graf Ekbert [II] & his wife had three children:

a) EKBERT [III] (-killed in battle Milan 5 Aug 1158, bur Vornbach). According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Ekkebertus iunior de se progenuit item Ekkebertum", was killed in battle in Milan fighting for Emperor Friedrich I and was buried at Formbach with "pater eius et avus eius et sororius eius dux Dalmacie et marchio Istrie Pertoldus"[541]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Willibirga relicta comitis Ekkeberti…cum filio suo iuniore Ekkeberto"[542]. Graf von Pitten 1148. Graf von Neuburg 1151. The Vita Wirntonis records that "comes Eckebertus" was killed at Milan in 1160, specifying that he was "huius ecclesiæ fundator" and was buried at Vornbach[543]. The Annales Reicherspergenses record that "Ekkebertus comes de Putine" was killed at Milan "1158 Non Aug"[544]. The necrology of Traunkirchen records the death "Non Aug" of "Erbertus com"[545].

b) MATHILDE (-7 Nov [1160]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m as his first wife, BERTHOLD [II] Graf von Bogen, son of ADALBERT [I] Graf von Bogen & his second wife Hedwig von Windberg (-21 Mar 1167).

c) KUNIGUNDE . The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Comes Ekkebertus", with the consent of "Willebirga et filia ipsorum Chunigunda"[546]. The Vita Wirntonis names "dux Dalmatie et marchio Ystrie Berchtoldus" as brother-in-law of "comes Eckebertus" but does not name his wife[547]. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. m firstly (after 1130) as his second wife, BERTHOLD I von Andechs Graf von Diessen, son of [ARNOLD Graf von Diessen & his wife Gisela von Schweinfurt] (-27 Jun 1151, bur Diessen). m secondly ULRICH [III] von Deggendorf und Pernegg, son of KONRAD [I] Herr von Raabs Burggraf von Nürnberg & his wife --- (-[1170]).

3. DIETMAR . According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Ekkebertus genuit Dietmarum, Eberhardum, Ekkebertum iuniorem, Gotfridum monachum, Chunigundam"[548]. patruelis of Graf Ekbert III 1124/1137. Abbess of Ossiach.

4. KUNIGUNDE . According to the 14th century Genealogia comitum Neuburgensium sive Formbacensium, "Ekkebertus genuit Dietmarum, Eberhardum, Ekkebertum iuniorem, Gotfridum monachum, Chunigundam"[549].

Chapter 11. GRAFEN von HALS

ADALBERT [ALBERT] [III], son of ADELRAM [ALRAM] [II] von Mühlham & his wife --- (-18 Apr [1196/99]). The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "XVIII Kal Jan" of "Herr Albertus von Hals"[550]. The necrology of Aldersbach records the death "Id Oct" of "Alberonis com de Hals"[551]. The necrology of Asbach records the death "XVIII Kal Jan" of "Alramus com de Hals"[552].

m LEUKARD von Randeck, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her origin and marriage has not yet been identified.

Adalbert [III] & his wife had three children:

1. daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m HEINRICH [III] von Baumgarten (-[1250]).

2. ALRAM [IV] (-19 Jan 1246). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. von Kamm. Graf von Hals. "Alramus de Hals…Walchuuus patruus suus" donated property to the monastery of Niederaltaich dated to [1200][553]. The necrology of Asbach records the death "XIV Kal Feb" of "Alramus com de Hals"[554]. m ---. The name of Alram's wife is not known. Alram [IV] & his wife had [two] children:

a) ALBERT [VI] (-5 Oct 1305, bur Osterhofen). "Albertus de Hals" donated property to Osterhoven monastery, for the soul of "patrem nostrum Alramum de Hals", by charter dated 1259[555]. Graf von Hals. The Ratisponensis Annales record that "Albertus de Hals" was made count "a rege Rodulfo" in 1281[556].

- see below.

b) [daughter . Her parentage and marriage is suggested by the charter dated 1313 under which "Graf Heinrich von Leonberch…und unser…Ohaim Graf Albert von Hals" confirmed a donation to Fürstencelle[557]. The primary source which more precisely confirms the relationship has not yet been identified. m WERNHARD [I] Graf von Leonberg (-1257).]

3. ALBERT [V] . 1215/1232.

ALBERT [VI] von Hals, son of ALRAM [IV] Graf von Hals & his wife --- (-5 Oct 1305, bur Osterhofen). "Albertus de Hals" donated property to Osterhoven monastery, for the soul of "patrem nostrum Alramum de Hals", by charter dated 1259[558]. Graf von Hals. The Ratisponensis Annales record that "Albertus de Hals" was made count "a rege Rodulfo" in 1281[559]. "Dominus Albertus dictus de Hals Comes…Advocatus noster" donated property to Aspach monastery, for the souls of "uxoris sue Elisabethe iam viventis et duarum defunctarum Alheidis et Agnetis et puerorum suorum", by charter dated 1282[560]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "III Non Oct" of "dominus Albertus de Hals"[561].

m firstly (before 29 Nov 1259) ADELHEID von Rottenegg, daughter of GEBHARD [II] Graf von Rottenegg & his wife --- (-6 Mar ----). "Dominus Albertus dictus de Hals Comes…Advocatus noster" donated property to Aspach monastery, for the souls of "uxoris sue Elisabethe iam viventis et duarum defunctarum Alheidis et Agnetis et puerorum suorum", by charter dated 1282[562]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "II Non Mar" of "nobilis domina Adelheit de Hals"[563].

m secondly AGNES, daughter of --- (-1 or 3 Mar before 1282). "Dominus Albertus dictus de Hals Comes…Advocatus noster" donated property to Aspach monastery, for the souls of "uxoris sue Elisabethe iam viventis et duarum defunctarum Alheidis et Agnetis et puerorum suorum", by charter dated 1282[564]. The necrology of St Salvator records the death "Kal Mar" of "Agnes com de Halse"[565]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "V Non Mar" of "Agnes von Halse"[566]. Wegener suggests that the second wife of Graf Albert [VI] was Agnes von Hirschberg, daughter of Gebhard [IV] Graf von Hirschberg & his [second] wife Sophie von Sulzbach, as her husband is named at Rosenberg with her supposed nephew Graf Gebhard [VI][567].

m thirdly (contract 8 Jul 1282) as her second husband, ELISABETH von Truhendigen, widow of BERTHOLD von Schlüsselberg, daughter of FRIEDRICH Graf von Truhendigen & his wife Margareta von Andechs-Merano (-[21] Dec 1308). "Dominus Albertus dictus de Hals Comes…Advocatus noster" donated property to Aspach monastery, for the souls of "uxoris sue Elisabethe iam viventis et duarum defunctarum Alheidis et Agnetis et puerorum suorum", by charter dated 1282[568]. The Annales Osterhovenses record the death "1308 circa festum beati Thome apostoli" of "Elyzabet comtissa de Hals", naming her two sons[569]. Her parentage is suggested by the charter dated 1296 under which "Graf Albrecht von Hals" confirmed a donation to Fürstencelle by "Graf Rapot von Ortenberch, mein Schwager" by charter dated 1296[570]. According to secondary sources, the wife of Albrecht Graf von Hals at that time was the sister of Friedrich [IV] Graf von Truhendigen not of Graf Rapoto. Consistency with this charter therefore requires a loose interpretation of the German "Schwager" (brother-in-law), but it is assumed that other primary sources (not yet identified) confirm the relationship. The necrology of Asbach records the death "XIX Kal Jan" of "Elisabeth com de Hals"[571].

Graf Albert [VI] & his first wife had two children:

1. KUNIGUNDE (-after 1322). m (contract Straubing 12 Jan 1268) HEINRICH von Haarbach (-[1283]).

2. LEUKARD (-after 10 Feb 1310). m DIETHELM von Bruckberg (-[1325]).

Graf Albert [VI] & his third wife had two children:

3. ALBERT [VII] (-Avignon 15 Oct 1333). The Annales Osterhovenses name "Albertum et Alrammum comites" as the two sons of "Elyzabet comtissa de Hals"[572]. Graf von Hals. "Graf Albrecht und Graf Alram von Hals" confirmed a donation to Fürstencelle by charter dated 1308[573]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "II Id Oct" of "Herr Albertus von Hals"[574]. m (before 10 Aug 1304) UDALHILD von Zollern, daughter of daughter of FRIEDRICH I Graf von Zollern in Schalksburg & his wife Udilhild von Merkenberg (-1368 or after). The Annales Osterhovenses names "Uodelhilde de Zoler" as wife of "Alberti iuniori comiti de Hals"[575]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. 1304/68. Albert [VII] & his wife had two children:

a) MARGARETA (Burg Haldenburg 10 Aug 1304-). The Annales Osterhovenses record the birth "1304 IV Id Aug" of "Alberti iuniori comiti de Hals…filia Margareta ex uxore sua Uodelhilde de Zoler"[576].

b) JOHANN (-7 Nov 1348). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "VII Id Nov" of "dominus Iohannes de Hals"[577]. m (1337) as her first husband, MARGARETA von Leuchtenberg, daughter of ULRICH [I] Landgraf von Leuchtenberg & his second wife Anna von Nürnberg (-1380). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (contract 29 Apr 1349) Heinrich [II] Herr von Neuhaus (-Neuhaus 1364). Johann & his wife had two children:

i) LEOPOLD (-3 Mar 1370, bur Kloster Osterhofen). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The necrology of St Salvator records the death "V Non Mar 1370" of "Leotoldus com de Halse"[578]. m (1360) as her first husband, ANNA Burggräfin von Magdeburg, daughter of BURCHARD [V] Burggraf von Magdeburg Graf zu Hardegg (-after 10 Mar 1396). The primary source which confirms her parentage and two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly (before 6 Dec 1379) Johann Graf von Truhendigen (-[12 Nov 1399/22 Feb 1401]).

ii) ELISABETH (-27 Nov 1384). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (contract 14 Jun 1370) JOHANN [I] Herr von Rosenberg (-1 Nov 1389).

4. ALRAM (-Munich [13 Jan] 1331, bur Munich). The Annales Osterhovenses name "Albertum et Alrammum comites" as the two sons of "Elyzabet comtissa de Hals"[579]. Graf von Hals. "Graf Albrecht und Graf Alram von Hals" confirmed a donation to Fürstencelle by charter dated 1308[580]. The necrology of St Salvator records the death "Id Jan" of "Alramus com de Halse"[581], which may refer to this Alram. m (1319) as her second husband, AGNES von Glogau, widow of OTTO Duke of Lower Bavaria, daughter of HEINRICH I Duke of Glogau [Piast] & his wife Mechtild von Braunschweig-Lüneburg ([1293/96]-25 Dec 1361 bur Kloster Seligenthal). The primary source which confirms her parentage and first marriage has not yet been identified. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "VIII Kal Jan 1361" of "domina Agnes regina Ungarie et ducissa Bawarie"[582]. Alram & his wife had one child:

a) AGNES (-18 Jan ----, bur Passau Cathedral). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m (before 1348) HEINRICH [IV] Graf von Ortenburg, son of RAPOTO [IV] Graf von Ortenburg & his wife Kunigunde von Bruckberg (-8 Apr [1395/1400], bur Passau Cathedral).

Chapter 12. GRAFEN von HIRSCHBERG, GRÖGLING und DOLLNSTEIN

Two brothers, parents not known.

1. UDALSCHALK [II] . [1015]/[1040]. Vogt von Freising. Graf in der Paar und im Huosigau.

2. ALTMANN . The primary source which confirms that he was Udalschalk's brother has not yet been identified. [1020]/[1047]. Vizedom von Freising. Graf an der Isar und um Moosburg. "Henricus…rex" granted property "Ergaltingin in pago --- et in comitatu Altmanni comitis" to the bishopric of Bamberg by charter dated 1 Nov 1007[583]. "Chunigundæ imperatricis augustæ" donated property to the church of Freising by charter dated 1025, witnessed by "…Altman comes…"[584]. m HEDWIG von Olsburg, daughter of ---. The Annales Stederburgenses record that the church of Stederburg was founded by "Friderunda…Altmanni comitis et Hadewigis de Alsburch filia"[585]. Graf Altmann & his wife had two children:

a) AVISA (-1068 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m HARTWICH [II] Graf an der unteren Ampar, son of HARTWIG [I] & his wife Beliza --- (-[1068/69]). von Berghofen 1035. Vogt von Eichstätt 1049/53.

b) FRIDERUNDA (-after 24 Jan 1007). "Henricus…rex" donated property "in opido Stederborch" to Kloster Steterburg founded by "Frederunda, Altmanni filia comitis" by charter dated 24 Jan 1007[586].

Two brothers, parents not known.

1. GUNTBALD . Wegener cites a charter dated [1020] witnessed first by "Guntpolt comes et frater eius Hartwich"[587]. [1020]/1045. Graf an der unteren Ampar.

2. HARTWIG [I] . Wegener cites a charter dated [1020] witnessed first by "Guntpolt comes et frater eius Hartwich"[588]. 1020/34. m BELIZA, [daughter or sister] of GOTABOLD Vogt von Eichstätt. The Anonymus Haserensis records the appointment as Gebhard as Bishop of Eichstätt, specifying that "hic patre Hartwigo, matre Beliza…Suevia oriundus"[589]. Hartwig [I] & his wife had three children:

a) [HARTWIG [II] (-[1068/69]). Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Hartwig [II] was the son of Hartwig [I], but emphasises that this looks likely both because of the onomastics and the connection with Eichstädt[590]. Graf an der unteren Ampar. von Berghofen 1035. Vogt von Eichstätt 1049/53.]

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b) GEBHARD [I] ([1018]-1057). The Anonymus Haserensis records the appointment as Gebhard as Bishop of Eichstätt, specifying that "hic patre Hartwigo, matre Beliza…Suevia oriundus"[591]. Bishop of Eichstätt 1042. He was appointed Pope VICTOR II 13 Apr 1055, having been nominated by Heinrich III King of Germany[592].

c) GOTAPOLD (-1063). Wegener cites a source dated [1061/62] which names "Hartwigus frater patriarchæ"[593]. Patriarch of Aquileja 1048.

HARTWIG [II], son of [HARTWIG [I] & his wife Beliza ---] (-[1068/69]). Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Hartwig [II] was the son of Hartwig [I], but emphasises that this looks likely both because of the onomastics and the connection with Eichstädt[594]. Graf an der unteren Ampar. von Berghofen 1035. Vogt von Eichstätt 1049/53. The necrology of Freising Cathedral records the death "V Id Sep" of "Hartvigus com"[595]. The necrology of Freising Weihenstephan records the death "V Id Sep" of "Haertwicus com"[596].

m AVISA, daughter of ALTMANN Graf an der Isar und im Moosburg & his wife Hedwig von Olsburg. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1068.

Graf Hartwig [II] & his wife had [five] children:

1. RICHLIND . Wegener cites a donation dated 2 Apr 1068 by Richlint which names her father Haertwic and mother Aviza[597].

2. [ERNST (-12 Nov [1096/97]). Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Ernst was the son of Hartwig [II], but emphasises that this looks likely both because of the onomastics and the connection with Eichstädt[598]. Graf 1070. Vogt zu Eichstätt 1085. Graf von Grögling 1096. Graf von Ottenburg.]

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3. UDALSCHALK (-20 Nov [1115], bur Suben). Wegener cites a donation dated 2 Apr 1068 by "nobilis Udalscalh" at the request of his brother Ernest, and another of the same date by Haertwic Vogt von Eichstätt in which Ernst and Udalschalk are first witnesses[599]. Graf im Lurngau. The Codex Traditionum of Suben monastery records that "Comes Udalscalchus et coniunx Adalheit" transferred the monastery to "Altmanno suo"[600]. The necrology of St Andreas an der Traisen records the death "XI Kal Dec" of "Oudalscalcus com"[601]. m firstly EMMA, daughter of --- (-[1100]). Wegener cites a source which names (in order) "Wodalscalcus comes, Emma comitissa"[602]. According to Wegener, she may have been Emma von Lechsgemünd, daughter of Kuno Graf von Lechsgemünd & his wife Mechtild von Horburg, citing a donation by Udalschalk dated [1115] which is witnessed by Friedrich [II] Graf von Tengling and his son Konrad which, he suggests, indicates a close relationship. His explanation is that the wives of Graf Friedrich and Graf Udalschalk were sisters[603], although this appears highly speculative. m secondly as her second husband, ADELHEID of Carniola, widow of FRIEDRICH Domvogt von Regensburg, daughter of ULRICH I Markgraf of Carniola & his wife Sophia of Hungary (-Kloster Tegernsee before 1124, maybe [1122]). The Historia Welforum refers to "aliam sororem eius quidam comes [=Poponem marchionem]" having been taken from her cloister by "quidam comes" by whom she had "Fridericum Ratisponensem advocatum"[604]. The primary source which corroborates her second marriage has not so far been identified. The Codex Traditionum of Suben monastery records that "Comes Udalscalchus et coniunx Adalheit" transferred the monastery to "Altmanno suo"[605]. Graf Udalschalk & his first wife had four children:

a) KONRAD (-before 20 Jan 1112). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. The anti-archbishop of Salzburg Berthold, son of Burchard, granted the castle of Attems (near Udine) to his relatives Konrad and his wife Mathilde by charter dated 8 Nov 1106[606]. Vogt at Aquileja. m (before 3 Oct 1102) MATHILDE of Istria, daughter of BURKHARD II Markgraf of Istria [Moosburg] & his wife Acica ---. 1102/12. Acica, widow of Markgraf Burkhard, granted her daughter Mathilde and her husband Konrad her property in Bavaria and Carinthia by charter dated 13 Feb 1107[607]. Wegener refers to a source dated 3 Oct 1102 which names "Conradus advocatus Aquilegiensis" and his wife Mathilde[608]. He also refers to Archbishop Berthold "filius quondam Purchardi" granting Schloß Attems in Friulia to his relatives Konrad and Mathilde dated 8 Nov 1106[609]. Mathilde, daughter of Purcard, sold her properties in Italy, Bavaria, Carinthia and Friulia by charter dated 20 Jan 1112, subject to lifetime use by herself and her children by her late husband Konrad[610]. Graf Konrad & his wife had children:

i) children (-died after 20 Jan 1112). Mathilde, daughter of Purcard, sold her properties in Italy, Bavaria, Carinthia and Friulia by charter dated 20 Jan 1112, subject to lifetime use by herself and her children by her late husband Konrad[611].

b) UDALSCHALK (-13 Nov 1108 or after). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbot of Tegernsee 1091/[1107/08].

c) [daughter . Wegener explains that property owned by Wildgraf Otto could only have been inherited from the family of Udalschalk Graf im Lurngau, and also that his son was named Udalschalk[612]. m OTTO Wildgraf Graf an den unteren Ampar.]

d) ADALBERO . The Codex Traditionum of Suben monastery records that "Adalbero Comes filius Udalscalci Comitis" donated property to Suben monastery[613]. Graf im Lurngau [1135].

Graf Udalschalk & his second wife had [three] children:

e) [WILLIBIRG . According to Wegener[614], the wife of Graf Konrad was probably the daughter of Udalschalk Graf im Lurngau & his second wife, suggesting that the title Duke of Merano may have been transmitted through her mother to Willibirg's son. However, this assumes that the transmission of the title had some hereditary basis which, as can be seen from the case of other ducal appointments in Germany in the 11th and 12th centuries, is not inevitable. The necrology of Undensdorf records the death "III Id Jan" of "Willibirch com^a" and "IX Kal Oct" of "Willebirch com^a"[615]. m KONRAD Graf von Dachau, son of ARNOLD von Scheyern Graf von Dachau & his wife Beatrix von Reipertshofen (-5 Nov, after 1130, bur Scheyern).]

f) [ADELHEID (-10 Mar before 1120). According to Wegener, the first wife of Graf Burkhard [IV] was the daughter of Graf Udalschalk by his second wife (after whom she was named), basing his theory on their son being named "Uto", a shortened form of his maternal grandfather's name[616]. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "VI Id Mar" of "Adelheit de Mosiburch"[617]. m as his first wife, BURKHARD [IV] Graf von Moosburg, son of BURKHARD [III] von Moosburg Vogt von St Castulus und von Isen & his wife --- (-[1138]). Vogt von St Castelus.]

g) ALTMANN (-27 Mar 1149). The Codex Traditionum of Suben monastery records that "Comes Udalscalchus et coniunx Adalheit" transferred the monastery to "Altmanno suo"[618]. The relationship between the donors and Altmann is clarified in the same source which records a donation by "Adelhaid Commitissa…cum filio suo Altmanno Cholomunzi"[619]. Wegener cites a document dated [1115] under which "comes Udalscalcus et coniunx Adelheit" transferred Suben to their son Altmann[620]. Bishop of Trient 1123.

4. daughter (-[1115]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. m as his first wife, SIGIBOTO [II] von Weyarn, son of SIGIBOTO [I] Graf an der Mangfall & his wife Liutgard --- (-10 Feb 1136).

5. [ADALBERT (-[Aug 1096]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Vizedom zu Freising. von Ortenburg in Kärnten 1093.]

- GRAFEN von ORTENBURG.

ERNST, son of [HARTWICH [II] Graf an der unteren Ampar & his wife Avisa ---] (-12 Nov [1096/97]). Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Ernst was the son of Hartwig [II], but emphasises that this looks likely both because of the onomastics and the connection with Eichstädt[621]. Graf 1070. Vogt zu Eichstätt 1085. Graf von Grögling 1096. Graf von Ottenburg. The Liber Oblagiorum of Freising Cathedral records the death "II Id Nov" of "Ernest com", and his donation of "Druchtering"[622].

m (after Aug 1078) as her second husband, LIUTGARD von Zähringen, widow of DIEPOLD [II] von Giengen Markgraf im Nordgau, daughter of BERTHOLD I Duke of Carinthia, Markgraf of Verona & his first wife Richwara of Swabia (-18 Mar [1119]). Wegener refers to the "tabula consanguinitatis" of Wibald von Corvey which names Liutgard as the daughter of "Bertolfus cum Barba" and mother of "marchio Theobaldus"[623]. The Fundatio Monasterii Richenbacensis names "Lukardis" as mother of "marchio Dietpaldus" in connection with the foundation of Reichenbach[624]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified.

Graf Ernst & his wife had four children:

1. ALTMANN (-2 Oct [1125/30]). "Altman filius Ernusti comitis" witnessed the donation by "nobilis matrona Perichta" to Freising dated [1096/98][625]. Graf von Grögling. The Liber Oblagiorum of Freising Cathedral records the death "VI Non Oct" of "com Almannus", and his donation of "Perchooven"[626].

2. HARTWIG [III] (-1139 or after). "Comes Hartwic" donated property at Berghofen to Freising Cathedral for the soul of his brother Altmann by charter dated [1115][627]. Graf von Grögling. Graf an der Glonn 1130. Vogt at Eichstätt 1122. Vogt at Plankstetten 1136. m --- von Mainz, daughter of GERHARD Stadtgraf von Mainz & his wife Hedwig von Blieskastel. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Graf Hartwig [III] & his wife had [two] children:

a) [GERHARD [I] (-[1170]). Wegener highlights the absence of documentary proof that Gerhard [I] was the son of Hartwig [III] but confirms that he possessed all the same properties as his supposed father[628]. Graf von Grögling [1140]. Graf von Dollnstein 1149.]

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b) [GEBHARD [I] (-1158 or after). Wegener highlights the absence of documentary proof that Gebhard [I] was the son of Hartwig [III] but says "he could only have been a brother of Graf Gerhard [I]"[629], and this certainly looks likely considering the curious naming pattern in this family. Graf von Grögling.]

3. ERNST [II] (-27 Oct [1123/30] or after). Wegener cites a source which names "Ernest comes de Chegelingen frater Hartwici advocati"[630]. Graf von Grögling. "Nobilis quidam Ernestus", brother of Bishop Gebhard and of Vogt Hertwic, founded the Benedictine monastery of Plankstetten in 1129[631].

4. GEBHARD (-17 Mar 1149). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Provost of Herrieden 1122. Bishop of Eichstätt 1125.

GERHARD [I], son of [HARTWIG [III] Graf von Grögling & his wife --- von Mainz] (-[1170]). Wegener highlights the absence of documentary proof that Gerhard [I] was the son of Hartwig [III] but confirms that he possessed all the same properties as his supposed father[632]. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[633], Gerhard [I] was the possible son of Graf Hartwig [III]. Graf von Grögling [1140]. Graf von Dollnstein 1149. Vogt von Plankstetten [1140/48]. Vogt von Eichstätt 1142. Vogt von St Walburg [1145].

[m firstly ---. Wegener bases his theory of a first marriage of Graf Gebhard [I] on the fact that Gebhard's son Gebhard [I] reached his majority in 1179, which means that Gebhard's marriage to Sophie von Sulzbach would probably have been late for it to have been his first[634].]

m [secondly] SOPHIE von Sulzbach, daughter of GEBHARD [III] Graf von Sulzbach & his wife Mechtild von Bayern (-after 1 Aug 1227). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Wegener cites a source dated 1 Aug 1227 which names "Gebehardus comes de Hirzberc filius Sophie, Gebehardus comes de Sulzbach fratruelis eius"[635].

Graf Gerhard [I] & his [second] wife had three children:

1. GEBHARD [II] ([1160] or after-[1232]). Wegener cites a source dated 1 Aug 1227 which names "Gebehardus comes de Hirzberc filius Sophie, Gebehardus comes de Sulzbach fratruelis eius"[636]. Graf von Grögling 1179/1226. Graf von Dollnstein 1186/[1230]. Graf von Hirschberg 1205. Vogt von Eichstätt und von St Walburg 1188. [m firstly ---. Wegener bases his theory of a first marriage of Graf Gebhard [II] on the basis of his wife Agnes being named in a document dated 1232 together with two sons both named Gebhard, and the unlikelihood that both were born from the same marriage[637].] m [secondly] AGNES, daughter of ---. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified. Wegener suggests that she was a member of the family Trühendigen in which the name Friedrich, given to her son, was commonly used and because she held property in Aha[638]. 1222/32. Graf Gebhard [II] & his [first] wife had two children:

a) GERHARD [III] von Dollnstein . Wegener cites a source dated 1210 which names "Gebehardus comes et filius eius Gerhardus"[639]. 1210/30.

b) GEBHARD [III] (-murdered Nassenfels 1245 before Jun). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Hirschberg. "Nobilis comes de Hirzperch Gebhardus" was murdered by his court jester while besieged at castle Nassenfels[640].

Graf Gebhard [II] & his [second] wife had [four] children:

c) [AGNES (-before 1282). Wegener suggests that the second wife of Graf Albert [VI] was the daughter of Graf Gebhard [II], named after his [second] wife, as her husband is named at Rosenberg with her supposed nephew Graf Gebhard [VI][641]. "Dominus Albertus dictus de Hals Comes…Advocatus noster" donated property to Aspach monastery, for the souls of "uxoris sue Elisabethe iam viventis et duarum defunctarum Alheidis et Agnetis et puerorum suorum", by charter dated 1282[642]. The necrology of St Salvator records the death "Kal Mar" of "Agnes com de Halse"[643]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "V Non Mar" of "Agnes von Halse"[644]. m as his second wife, ALBERT [VI] Graf von Hals, son of ALRAM [IV] Graf von Hals & his wife --- (-5 Oct 1305, bur Osterhofen).]

d) GEBHARD [IV] (-Schloß Hirschberg 27 Feb 1275, bur Eichstätt Dominican Kloster). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Hirschberg 1240. He claimed to succeed as Graf von Tirol on the death of his father-in-law 1253. Vogt at Brixen cathedral 1267. m firstly (1249) as her second husband, ELISABETH von Tirol, widow of OTTO Comte Palatin de Bourgogne Duke of Merano, daughter of ALBRECHT IV Graf von Tirol & his wife Uta von Frontenhausen (-10 Oct 1258). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 4 Sep 1253 under which "Gebhardus…Comes de Hirzberch" confirmed a donation to Benedictbeuern by "Ottonis Ducis Meranie Comitis Palatini Burgundie et filii sui Ottonis Ducis" of property from "socer noster Albertus Comes de Tirol"[645]. Wegener cites a source dated 23 Nov 1254 which names the wife of Gebhard von Hirschberg as Elisabeth[646]. m secondly (1258) SOPHIE of Bavaria, daughter of OTTO II "dem Erlauchten" Duke of Bavaria & his wife Agnes von Braunschweig (Landshut end-1236-Schloß Hirschberg 8/9 Aug 1289, bur Eichstätt Dominican Kloster). The Altahenses Annales record the marriage in 1258 of "Gebhardus comes de Hirzperch" and "Sophiam ducem [Bawarie] sororem"[647]. The Gesta Episcoporum Eichstetensium names "comes Gebhardus…in Hirzperch filius sororis…Ludowici et Heinrici fratrem ducum Bavarie"[648]. The necrology of Oberaltaich records the death "V Id Aug" of "Sophia com^a de Hirzperch"[649]. The necrology of Seligenthal records the death "V Id Aug" of "Sophia de Hirzberch"[650]. Graf Gebhard [IV] & his second wife had three children:

i) GERHARD [V] (2 Oct 1259-after 2 Mar 1278). The Altahenses Annales record the birth "priori feria quarta" [before "octava sancti Mychaelis", the date of the second marriage of his mother's older sister Elisabeth] of "Sophyam comitissam de Hirzperch…filium…Gerhardum"[651]. Graf von Hirschberg.

ii) GEBHARD [VI] (-4 Mar 1305, bur Rehdorf). The Gesta Episcoporum Eichstetensium names "comes Gebhardus…in Hirzperch filius sororis…Ludowici et Heinrici fratrem ducum Bavarie" and records his death "castro Hirzperch 1305 IV Non Mar" and his burial "in ecclesia Rebdorffensi"[652]. Graf von Hirschberg. He transferred Hirschberg bei Beilngries and Sulzburg bei Neumarkt/Oberpfalz to the church of Eichstätt, and the vogtei over the church to the town of Eichstätt, 15 Mar 1296[653]. The Notæ Altahenses record the death in 1305 of "Gerhardus comes de Hirzzsperch sine heredibus"[654]. m ([10 Aug 1289/29 Apr 1291]) SOPHIE von Oettingen, daughter of LUDWIG [V] Graf von Oettingen & his wife Marie von Nürnberg [Zollern] (-1311 or after). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified.

iii) AGNES . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1296. m as his second wife, KONRAD II Burggraf von Nürnberg, son of KONRAD I Burggraf von Nürnberg [Hohenzollern] & his wife [--- von Leiningen] (-6 Jul 1314, bur Spalt St Nikolaus).

e) FRIEDRICH (-9 Aug 1300). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Canon at Salzburg 1293/1300.

f) [ELISABETH (-29 Apr ----). Wegener cites a source dated 27 Mar 1305 which names Graf Gebhard [VI] as avunculus of Berthold Graf von Graisbach[655], although it is difficult to see how this proves that the wife of Graf Berthold [II] was the daughter of Graf Gebhard [II]. 1285/92. m BERTHOLD [II] Graf von Graisbach, son of HEINRICH [IV] Graf von Lechsgemünd und Graisbach & his wife [Gertrud von Absberg] (-1308 or after).]

2. HARTWIG (-early Mar 1223). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Provost 1194. Bishop of Eichstätt 1196. Imperial Chancellor 1202/03.

3. GERHARD [II] (-1191 or after). Wegener cites a source dated 1188 which names "Gebehardus comes et frater eius Gerhardus"[656]. Graf von Dollnstein 1186/91. Vogt at Eichstätt 1188. m ---. Graf Gerhard [II] & his wife had three children:

a) GERHARD [IV] (-1225). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Dollnstein 1215. Graf von Hirschberg 1224. m ADELHEID von Kyburg-Dillingen, daughter of ULRICH Graf von Kyburg & his wife Anna von Zähringen. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. 1231.

b) GEBHARD [V] (-before 2 Feb 1249). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Dollnstein 1208/13. Graf von Sulzbach 1227.

c) KUNIGUNDE (-after 2 Feb 1249). Kunigunde Gräfin von Wasserburg names her first husband in her testament dated 2 Feb 1249 as well as her deceased brother Gebhard[657]. "Chunradus Comes de Wazzerburch" donated property to Ättl monastery, for the soul of "consortis mee Chunegundis", by charter dated 15 Feb 1232[658]. The source which confirms her parentage, as wife of Konrad von Wasserburg, has not yet been identified. m firstly BERTHOLD [III] Graf von Bogen, son of ADALBERT [IV] Graf von Bogen & his wife Ludmila of Bohemia (-12 Aug 1218). m secondly (before 1 Aug 1224) KONRAD Graf von Wasserburg, son of DIETRICH Graf von Wasserburg, Hallgraf & his wife Heilika von Wittelsbach (-Offenburg, Styria 28/29 Jan 1258).

Chapter 13. GRAFEN von HOHENBURG

The first reference to the Grafschaft von Hohenburg im Nordgau is dated [1115]. The earlier history of the county has not been researched, nor is it known when the castle of Hohenburg was built. The brothers Ernst [II] and Friedrich [I] Grafen von Hohenburg donated the castle to the church of Regensburg St Emmeram in [1147]. However, this arrangement must have been changed subsequently as the son of Friedrich [I], Friedrich [II], was referred to as Graf von Hohenburg in the record of his death in [1209]. After he died, Hohenburg was inherited by his widow and transmitted to her children by her second marriage, who were known as "Markgrafen von Hohenburg", the title Markgraf being a hang-over from the discontinued Markgrafschaft im Nordmark which had previously been held by the family of Vohburg und Cham.

ERNST [I] von Poigen, son of HERMANN [I] Graf von Poigen & his [second wife ---] (-1122 or after). Wegener quotes a source dated [1121/22] which names "Gebehardus comes de Piugin et frater eius Ernist"[659]. "Ernestus de Hohenburch" donated property to Geisenfeld monastery "in manus amite sue Abbatisse Friderune", on the occasion of the entry of one of his sisters in the monastery, witnessed by "frater eius Adalbreth…"[660]. Graf von Hohenburg.

m ADELHEID von Regensburg, daughter of FRIEDRICH [II[ Domvogt von Regensburg & his wife Liutgard von Ratelberg (-[1157]). The Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ name "Alheidem de Hohenburch et monialem in Nidermunster et Fridericum advocatum" as children of "Fridericus advocatus Ratispon senior"[661]. On the other hand, the Historia Cremifanensis names "domina Alhaidis de Wiltperg" as widow of "comitis Ernstonis de Hohenburch" when recording her donation[662]. The Codex Traditionum of Formbach monastery records a donation by "Domna Liutkart cometissa cum manu filii sui Friderici Ratisponensis advocate ac filie ipsius domne Adelheidis de Wiltperge"[663].

Graf Ernst [I] & his wife had three children:

1. ERNST [II] von Hohenburg (-1162 or after). Wegener quotes a source dated [1123/25] which names "domina Adalheit de Hohinburch" and her sons Friedrich and Ernst [664]. Graf von Hohenburg. "Comes Ernest de Hohenburg et frater eius Fridericus cum ambo essent sine uxoris et filiis" donated property "castrum suum quod dicitur Hohenburc" to Regensburg St Emmeram by charter dated [1147][665].

2. FRIEDRICH [I] von Hohenburg (-26 Jan 1178, bur Kastl). Wegener quotes a source dated [1123/25] which names "domina Adalheit de Hohinburch" and her sons Friedrich and Ernst546. Graf von Hohenburg. "Comes Ernest de Hohenburg et frater eius Fridericus cum ambo essent sine uxoris et filiis" donated property "castrum suum quod dicitur Hohenburc" to Regensburg St Emmeram by charter dated [1147]547. m (after [1147]) --- von Regensburg, daughter of HEINRICH Burggraf von Regensburg & his second wife --- von Öttingen. The Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ name "Ottonem et duas filias" as children of "purcravius" & his second wife "de Otingen", specifying that one daughter married "Fridericus de Hohenburch"[666]. Graf Friedrich [I] & his wife had one child:

a) FRIEDRICH [II] von Hohenburg (-15 May [1209]). The necrology of Altenburg records the death "Id May" of "Fridericus com de Hochenburck iunior"[667]. m as her first husband, MECHTILD von Wasserburg, daughter of DIETRICH Graf von Wasserburg & his wife Heilika von Wittelsbach. "Comes Dietricus de Wazzerburch et uxor sua Hailka et filie mee Haidewich et Methilt" donated property to Scheftlarn monastery by charter dated 1192[668]. The primary source which confirms her two marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly Diepold [VII] Markgraf von Vohburg.

3. SOPHIE von Hohenburg (-[1123]). Wegener suggests that she was born posthumously and records that her mother made a donation to Obermünster for her dated [1123][669].

Chapter 14. GRAFEN von HOHENWART

1. RATPOTO [I] (-after 12 Oct 847). Ludwig II "der Deutsche" King of the East Franks donated property "in loco Brunnaron, Seuira in marco ubi Radpoti et Rihharii comitatus confiniunt" to the priest Dominicus at the request of "Werinhario comiti, Baboni comitis" by charter dated 15 Sep 844[670]. "…Ratpot…" is among those listed as present in the charter dated 12 Oct 847 under which King Ludwig granted property to "Pribina"[671].

2. RATPOTO [II] . Ludwig IV "das Kind" King of Germany donated property "inter convallia comitatu Ratpodi…Prihina" to Säben church by charter dated 13 Sep 901[672].

3. RATPOTO [III] . Wegener cites a property exchange dated 13 Apr [955/62] between Richbert Bishop of Brixen and "comite Ratpoto"[673] and a donation by "Ratpoto comes" to the cathedral of Brixen dated [955/75][674].

4. ATA von Hohenwart (-after 975). The Genealogia Welforum names "Atham" as wife of "Heinricum", but does not give her origin[675]. The Historia Welforum names "de Hohunwarthe in Baioaria, Beatem" as wife of "Heinricus"[676]. A member of a noble family in the Weltheim area, she brought territory in Bavaria to her husband[677]. m HEINRICH Graf von Altdorf, son of [ETICHO Graf im Ammergau] [Welf] & his wife --- (-after 934).

Three brothers, parents unknown:

5. RATPOTO [IV] (-after 28 Apr 1017). Wegener cites a donation to Brixen dated [995/1005] by "Ratpoto comes"[678]. "Henricus… Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "Vfchiricha…in pago [blank] et in comitatu Arnoldi" which by judicial decision had been taken from "Ratpotone" to the bishopric of Bamberg by charter dated 28 Apr 1017[679], which it is assumed refers to the same Ratpoto although he is not given the title comes in the document. Graf im Inn- und Norital. m ---. The name of Ratpoto's wife is not known. Graf Ratpoto [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) KONRAD (-[1005] or before). Wegener cites the donation of "comes Ratpot" for the soul of his son Chuonrad dated [1005][680]. m ---. The name of Konrad's wife is not known. Konrad & his wife had [one] child:

i) [daughter . Wegener suggests that the wife of Berthold [I] Graf von Diessen was the daughter of Konrad in order to explain the entry of the name Konrad into the family of the Grafen von Wolfratshausen and because property held by the latter previously belonged to the Ratpotonen family of Hohenwart[681]. However, this seems chronologically improbable. Otto Graf von Wolfratshausen, son of Graf Berthold [I], is named between the years 1060 and 1117. It therefore seems unlikely that he was born before 1040 at the earliest. In contrast, any daughter of Konrad von Hohenwart must have been born before [1005], when he is recorded as deceased. Furthermore, there is no indication of the age of her supposed father Konrad when he died or whether he was old enough to have fathered children at the time. m BERTHOLD [I] Graf von Diessen, son of FRIEDRICH [I] Graf [von Diessen] & his wife --- (-after 16 May 1060).]

6. OTTO (-after [1002]). Thietmar records that the flight of "Otto brother of Bishop Gebhard" impeded the Germans and contributed to their defeat at the hands of Arduino King of Italy in [1002][682]. Wegener cites a donation by "Otto comes" to Brixen during the time of Bishop Albwin [975/1006][683]. Graf im Inn- und Norital.

7. GEBHARD (-27 Mar 1023, bur Regensburg St Emmeram). Bishop of Regensburg. The necrology of Thierhaupt records the donation "XI Kal Apr" of "Gebehardus primus Ratisponensis eps fuit comes de Wittelsbach…cum fratre suo Rapoto", his death in 1022 and his burial at Regensburg St Emmeram[684].

Chapter 15. GRAFEN von KASTL

1. HERMANN [I] (-21 Apr [1056]). Wegener cites the 14th century Kastler Reimchronik which refers to the father of Hermann Graf von Kastl as a son of Ernst I Duke of Swabia[685]. There is presumably confusion with Hermann IV Duke of Swabia, the son of Duke Ernst. Graf von Kastl. Wegener suggests that Hermann was the brother of Gebhard [I] Graf von Sulzbach, and that they were both sons of Hermann IV Duke of Swabia. However, this is difficult to sustain chronologically considering that Duke Hermann married in [1035] while Graf Hermann had at least two children before his death in [1056]. The Chronicon Schirense names "nobilis quidam comes de Chastelin Hermannus" as owner of property "apud Willingan…Helingerswenga…autem Interior Cella"[686]. The necrology of Scheyern records the death "XI Kal Mai" of "Hermannus com, huic copulate est Haziga coma, sed minima ab eo cognita"[687]. [m firstly ---. There is no direct proof of this supposed first marriage of Graf Hermann [I]. However, if his children had been born from his marriage to Haziga it would be surprising that they are not named as her sons in the detailed account which is given in the Chronicon Schirense.] m [secondly] as her [second] husband, HAZIGA von Scheyern, [widow of ---,] daughter of --- (-1104). The Chronicon Schirense records the marriage of "Haziga…de castro Schyren…[vidua] comiti Hermanno de Chastel...[et] comiti Ottoni de Schyren"[688]. A charter dated to [1030] records the donation of "Comes de Chastelin Hermannus…et…sueque uxori Comitisse felicis memorie Hazige" to the monastery of Scheyern, adding that she later married "Comiti Ottoni de Schyren" by whom she had three sons "Ottonem…Pernhardum et Ekkardum Comites"[689]. She married [secondly/thirdly] Otto I Graf von Scheyern. Graf Hermann [I] & his [first] wife had [three] children:

a) [HERMANN [II] (-1071 or after). Wegener highlights the absence of proof that Hermann [II] was the son of Hermann [I][690]. Graf von Kastl. Markgraf von Banz.] m (before 7 Jul 1069) as her first husband, ALBERADA [Bertha] von Schweinfurt, daughter of OTTO Markgraf von Schweinfurt & his wife Irmgard di Susa (-11 Jan [1103]). The Annalista Saxo names (in order) "Eilica, Iudhita, Beatrix, Gisla, Berta" as the five daughters of Otto von Schweinfurt and Immula, referring to Berta's husband as "quidam de principus Bawariorum, qui agnominatus fuit de municione sua Havekesberh dicta"[691]. The Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis names "marchio Hermannus…uxorem Alberadam" as founders of the monastery of Banz in [1071], and their two children "Heinricum, Ottonem"[692]. She married secondly her brother-in-law, Friedrich Graf von Kastl. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. Graf Hermann [II] & his wife had four children:

i) HEINRICH (-after [1071]). The Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis names "marchio Hermannus…uxorem Alberadam" as founders of the monastery of Banz in [1071], and their two children "Heinricum, Ottonem"[693]. The same passage later clarifies that Alberada had three sons "Heinricus et Otto…Conradum" and one daughter[694].

ii) OTTO (-26 Sep [1125?]). The Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis names "marchio Hermannus…uxorem Alberadam" as founders of the monastery of Banz in [1071], and their two children "Heinricum, Ottonem"[695]. Graf von Habsberg. m ADELHEID, daughter of --- (-9 Aug ----). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not yet been identified.

iii) KONRAD . The Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis names "Heinricus et Otto…Conradum" and one unnamed daughter as the children of Alberada[696], presumably by her first husband.

iv) JUDITH . She is named daughter of Berta von Schweinfurt & her unnamed husband in the Annalista Saxo, which specifies that she unhappily married a ministerialis, by whom she had two daughters "Iuditam que Fortis est dicta et eius sororem, quam Folradus de Hantorp accepit"[697]. m ---.

b) FRIEDRICH (-11 Nov 1103). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Kastl. m as her second husband, his sister-in-law, ALBERADA [Bertha] von Schweinfurt, widow of HERMANN [II] Graf von Kastl Markgraf von Banz, daughter of OTTO Markgraf von Schweinfurt (-11 Jan [1103]). The Annalista Saxo names (in order) "Eilica, Iudhita, Beatrix, Gisla, Berta" as the five daughters of Otto von Schweinfurt and Immula, referring to Berta's husband as "quidam de principus Bawariorum, qui agnominatus fuit de municione sua Havekesberh dicta"[698]. The Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis names "marchio Hermannus…uxorem Alberadam" as founders of the monastery of Banz in [1071], and their two children "Heinricum, Ottonem"[699]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. Graf Friedrich & his wife had [one] child:

i) [HERMANN (-23 Sep ----). Wegener quotes the Kastler Reimchronik which records that "Hermannus comes filius Friderici fundatoris" was killed[700], although there may be some confusion with Friedrich's brother Hermann who is recorded elsewhere as founder of Banz. If this is correct, "Hermann" would be an error for "Heinrich" or "Konrad", two of the sons assigned to Hermann in the Fundatio Monasterii Banzensis as shown above. No other record has been found of Friedrich having a son.]

c) [daughter . According to Wegener[701], Graf Ratpoto's second wife was the daughter of Hermann [I] Graf von Kastl, but he appears to base this only on the transmission of the name Hermann to the couple's son, for which there must be other explanations (assuming that this son was Graf Ratpoto's son by his second marriage which, as mentioned below, has not yet been confirmed in the primary sources so far consulted). m as his second wife, RATPOTO [IV] Graf von Cham, son of Graf DIETPOLD [I] & his wife --- (-killed in battle Hohenmölsen 15 Oct 1080). 1074.]

Chapter 16. GRAFEN von LECHSGEMÜND, HORBURG und GRAISBACH

HEINRICH, son of [HEINRICH Graf von Schweinfurt Markgraf auf dem Bayerischen Nordgau & his wife Gerberga [von Hammerstein]] (-after 1043). Wegener argues that Heinrich was the son of Markgraf Heinrich as his county lay in the Markgrafschaft Nordgau, but he does identify any more specific source on which his suggestion is based[702]. Graf an der Pegnitz 1021/43. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed rights in "abbatiam Bargi in pago Nortgouue in comitatu Henrici comitis" to the church of Bamberg by charter dated 12 Jan 1025[703]. "Heinricus…rex" donated property "Rotenuels in pago Ufgowi in comitatu Adalberti comitis" to the church of Speyer left to him by "Heinricus comes" by charter dated 6 Jun 1041[704]. "Heinricus…rex" donated property "quatuor mansos Tragesindorf, Mogenriut, Mazelinesriut…et Bilingesriut…in pago…Nortgowe in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to "Beringero eius fideli militi" by charter dated 14 Apr 1043[705]. "Heinricus…rex" granted property "quale domna Adalheit eiusque filius Gebehardus comes…in villis Wormerischa, Hegina, Fvrhenriet…in pago Nortgove et in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to "ministro nostro Pardoni" by charter dated 28 Nov 1043[706]. Graf an der oberen Naab 1043. Graf an der Pegnitz 1021/43. Graf an der oberen Naab 1043.

m ---. Wegener suggests that the wife of Graf Henrich [I] was --- im Sualafeld, daughter of KUNO [II] Graf im Sualafeld & his wife ---, to explain why Heinrich's son was named Kuno[707].

Graf Heinrich & his wife had [three] children:

1. [HEINRICH [II] (-after 22 Jul 1080). Wegener suggests that Heinrich [II] was the son of Graf Heinrich [I][708]. Graf an der Pegnitz 1052/79. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "in villa Wolframmesdorf…et…Lideren et…in Ratmaresrivt…in pago Nortkove et in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to "Hartvvico" by charter dated 14 Apr 1054[709]. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property "in locis Skeitdorf et Geroluingen…Aribo palatinus comes ad beneficium habuit in montibus Ratispone sitas et unum in pago Nortgewe in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to the church of Eichstätt by charter dated 12 Mar 1055[710]. "Heinricus…rex" granted the right to a market "in villa Haderichesbrucca…in pago Nortgowe in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to the church of Bamberg by charter dated 17 Aug 1057[711]. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed the grant of a market in "Vvrte dictum in pago Nortgouee situm in comitatu Heinrici comitis" to the church of Bamberg by charter dated 19 Jul 1062[712]. "Heinricus…rex" granted property "in villa Dieprehdesdorf in pago Nortgowe in comitatu Heinrici" to "servienti nostro Ebbo" by charter dated 19 Oct 1079[713]. According to Wegener