The disparate development of Saxony as a territory, contrasting with the more centralised evolution of the other ancient German provinces, in particular Bavaria, is discussed in the Introduction to the document SAXONY DUKES & ELECTORS. Early sources reveal the names of numerous counts in Saxony between the 9th and 11th centuries, details of whom are set out in the document GERMANY, EARLY NOBILITY in which the sparse amount of available information on the family relationships of the early nobility is striking. This means that, not only is reliable family reconstruction virtually impossible, but also the way in which titles and territories were transmitted between generations is unclear. It is reasonable to suppose that, just as in later centuries, the nobility was a close-knit community and that their successors in the 11th century onwards were descendants of their 9th and 10th century counterparts. However, no example has yet been found of a proven family connection between these early individuals and later noble families in Saxony. A tantalising glimpse into the possibilities is provided by what could be termed "parallel" families which can be partially reconstructed from relationships between ecclesiastical dignitaries which are referred to in primary sources. As an example, the Annalista Saxo records the family connections of the first four bishops of Hildesheim although it names no lay individuals in their families apart from the parents of the first bishop[1]. It is unimaginable that such church families were not closely related to their noble lay counterparts, but proving such family relationships is impossible because of the absence of sufficiently precise contemporary documentation.

The current document sets out the families of later Saxon nobility, mainly dating from the 11th century or later, from which time the available records permit more reliable reconstruction of family relationships. The process of noble enfeoffment in Saxony evolved over time. Several distinct phases in this evolution can be identified as follows:

Many 9th and 10th century descendants of the three leading families in the Saxon heartland, successively those of Widukind, Liudolf and Hermann Billung, are referred to in primary sources with the comital title. It is evident that such families were able to create a network of power within Saxony but in no case is it possible to trace these titles to any formal enfeoffment. The families of these Saxon nobles are shown in the document SAXONY DUKES & ELECTORS.
Some 10th century/early 11th century counts are associated in contemporary documentation with specific places, for instance the Grafen von Alsleben, Arnsberg, Haldensleben, Katlenberg, Northeim, Querfurt, Stade, Walbeck and Werl. Some of these noble families developed extensive local territorial power-bases within Saxony, notably the county of Stade on the North Sea coast about which there is considerable surviving contemporary documentation. Most of these comital families died out in the male line before the 13th century. Their counties passed to the duke of Saxony of the time and were incorporated into the duke's personal territorial landholdings. Heinrich "der Löwe" was the most successful duke in acquiring additional Saxon territories by inheritance or aggression, including the lands of the counts of Northeim, Stade and Winzenburg. He also acquired the estates of Herzberg, Scharzfels and Pöhlde south of the Harz in 1158 from Emperor Friedrich I "Barbarossa", in exchange for Badenweiler and other Swabian lands[2].
The Billung dukes appointed a network of Vizevögte to maintain authority in Saxony. In many cases, the title-holders were able to build up extensive domains of their own. Examples of these ducal fiefholders were the Schwalenberger (west of the middle Weser), the Herren von Everstein (north of Holzminden), and the Herren von Roden (originally from the Weser Mountains, but who became vassals in the region of Hannover)[3].
Similar appointments were made by Lothar von Süpplingenburg after he became duke of Saxony. For example, Duke Lothar awarded the countship of Holstein and Stormarn in the northern frontier area to Adolf von Schauenburg, the land east of the Weser in the northern part of the Minden diocese to the Herren von Wölpe, and land in part of the Harzgau to the Herren von Blankenburg.
Duke Lothar also appointed his own household officers (ministeriales) as administrators of different areas, installing lords over Blankenburg (a different family from the counts), Heimburg, Dahlum (near Schöningen), the Leinegau north of Göttingen, Peine, Volkmarode (near Brunswick), Weida, and Wolfenbüttel[4].
After duke Lothar was elected king of Germany in 1125, he created imperial fiefdoms in Saxony, for example the countship on both borders of the Oker which he awarded to the Herren von Wöltingerode, the countship of Wernigerode, and (south of the Harz) the countships of Scharzfels, Ilfeld-Honstein, and perhaps Rothenburg.
The creations made by Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony included the countships of Ratzeburg in 1143 and Schwerin in 1167. The counties of Lüchow and Dannenberg were established in the Hannoversches Wendland, on the left bank of the Elbe, in the mid-12th century, although Jordan postulates the view that these were independent domains established by members of the nobility from the Altmark who took part in the Wendish crusade of 1147 rather than counties of colonisation created by Duke Heinrich[5].
References to other counties emerge in the documentation for the first time in the late 11th/early 12th centuries, although it has not been possible to trace these back to particular creations. Examples are the Graven von Ravensberg and the Grafen von Cappenberg. It is probable that they were the successors of nobles recorded in primary sources dating to the 11th century or before, although it is not possible to establish these family connections as the earlier records rarely link the names of counts to geographical locations.

This brief analysis reveals a continuous process of enfeoffment and reconsolidation by the dukes of Saxony during the 11th and 12th centuries. New counties were created to reward service or increase administrative control. Old counties were reabsorbed into the ducal land-holdings by inheritance or aggression. In addition, particular local landowners combined skill in acquiring new territories with the good fortune of producing sufficient male heirs, ensuring that their families survived well into modern times. The best examples are the extensive families of the counts (later princes) of Anhalt, dukes of Brunswick, counts of Holstein and counts of Oldenburg, all of whom started from modest beginnings. Details of each of these families are set out in their own respective documents.

Any geographical division of the duchy of Saxony is arbitrary and to some extent anachronistic. From the late 12th century, the duchy was divided, west to east, into three territories: Westfalia, Engern and Ostfalia. However, categorising the Saxon nobility only into these divisions does not adequately reflect the later geographical and political realities. The present document therfore further subdivides each of these territories. The northern part of Westfalia, from the North Sea coast southwards approximately as far as Cloppenburg, which was later dominated by the duchy of Oldenburg, is categorised as “Oldenburg”. The southern part of Westfalia towards the Lower Rhine area remains as “Westfalia”. The northern part of Engern, between the Weser and Elbe rivers, is categorised as “Stade”, the principle county in the area. The territory of Ostfalia is broken down into “Braunschweig” in the north-west (south of the Elbe as far south as Hildesheim, which evolved into the duchy of Braunschweig and Lüneburg), “Northeim” directly south of Braunschweig, “Harz” to the east of Northeim and “Anhalt” further to the east of Harz, while the remaining area to the north-east is called “Ostfalia”. The area north of the river Elbe, later dominated by the county of Holstein is in the present document called “Lauenburg/Nordalbingien”.

Chapter 1. ANHALT

A. GRAFEN von ALSLEBEN

Alsleben is located about 10 kilometres due south of Bernburg in the present-day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt. A county of Alsleben features briefly in primary source documentation at the end of the 10th century. Jackman suggests that Gero Graf von Alsleben was the son of Siegfried (died [959]), son of Markgraf Gero [I] [Meissen][6] (see the document MEISSEN). Although this is not impossible, the chronology would be tight considering the date of Siegfried's marriage ([952]), Gero's death (979), and Gero's daughter marriage in [994]. In addition, it seems surprising that the existence of surviving infant children would not have been mentioned in the sources which record Siegfried's death, his father's subsequent transfer of all his property to the church and foundation of Kloster Gernrode in his memory[7], and the installation of Siegfried's widow as abbess.

Brother and sister, parents not known:

1. GERO (-executed 11 Aug 979). Graf von Alsleben. The Annales Corbeienses record that "Gero comes" was beheaded in 979[8]. Thietmar records that Count Gero was captured at Sömmering, killed Waldo in battle, and was executed on 11 Aug[9]. The necrology of Lüneburg records the death "11 Aug" of "Gero com"[10]. m ADELA, daughter of ---. "Otto…imperator augustus" granted privileges to Kloster Alsleben founded by "comes Gero…cum consensus…coniugis suæ Adala" by charter dated 20 May 979[11]. Thietmar names Adela wife of Gero when recording that she established a monastery at Alsleben in memory of her brother, jointly with her sister-in-law Tetta[12]. Graf Gero & his wife had one child:

a) ADELA von Alsleben (-1 May ----). The wife of "Sigefrido filio Heinrici comitis de Stathen" is named "Athela" in the Annalista Saxo, which also names their son and two daughters. She is named "Adhelam filiam Geronis comitis de Alesleve" in a later passage[13]. The Chronicon Monasterii Rosenfeld seu Hassefeld records the death “VIII Id Jan” of “Sifridus comes, filius Henrici boni” [which contradicts the sources quoted below] and in the next line “Kal Mai” of “Adela cometissa uxor”[14]. m ([994]) SIEGFRIED [II] Graf von Stade, son of HEINRICH "der Kahle" Graf im Heiangau & his first wife Judith von der Wetterau [Konradiner] ([965]-6 Jan or 1 May 1037).

2. TETTA . Thietmar names Tetta as the sister of Gero when recording that she established a monastery at Alsleben in memory of her brother, jointly with his widow[15].

B. HERREN von ARNSTEDT, von STEUSSLINGEN, GRAFEN von ARNSTEIN

Arnstedt is located about 5 kilometres south of Aschersleben in the present-day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt. From the early 12th century, the family used the name “von Arnstein”, a village located to the west of Arnstedt.

1. WALTER von Steusslingen (-8 Sep ----). The Vita Annonis names "Anno…ex Alamannorum populis" and "pater eius Walterus, mater Engela"[16]. The Memorial Book of Köln St Maria records the death “VI Id Sep” of “Walterus pater beati Annonis” and his donation including revenue “in Dutlo”[17]. m ENGELA, [sister of Heimo], daughter of --- (-5 Feb after 1064, bur Magdeburg Cathedral). The Vita Annonis names "Anno…ex Alamannorum populis" and "pater eius Walterus, mater Engela"[18]. Her family connection is indicated by the necrology of Siegburg which records the death “III Kal Apr” of “Heimo avunculus s. Annonis”[19]. The Memorial Book of Köln St Maria records the death “II Kal Apr” of “Heymo prepositus huius ecclesie avunculus...Annonis archiepiscopi” and his donation[20]. The necrology of Siegburg records the death “Non Feb” of “Engela mater s. Annonis archiepicopi”[21]. The Memorial Book of Köln St Maria records the death “Non Feb” of “Engela mater senioris nostri archiepiscopi Annonis” and her donation[22]. Walter & his wife had [nine] children:

a) ANNO von Steusslingen ([1010]-Köln 4 Dec 1075, bur Siegburg Abbey). The Vita Annonis names "Anno…ex Alamannorum populis" and "pater eius Walterus, mater Engela"[23]. Provost of St Simon and St Juda at Goslar 1054-1056. Archbishop of Köln 1056.

b) ADELBERO von Steusslingen (-5 Jul, after 1056). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “III Non Jul” of “Adelbero frater s Annonis archepiscopi”[24]. m JUDITH, daughter of --- (-after 1107). Adelbero & his wife had five children:

i) ANNO von Arnstedt (-7 Aug, after 1121). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “VII Id Aug” of “Anno filius fratris s Annonis”[25]. The necrology of Siegburg records the death “III Kal Sep” of “Anno puer filius fr s Annonis”[26].

ii) WALTER [I] von Arnstedt (-killed in battle Külm, Bohemia 18 Feb 1126). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “XII Kal Mar” of “Waltherus filius fratris s Annonis archiepiscopi”[27].

iii) WERNHER (-1 Dec 1151, bur Cappenberg). Provost of Halberstadt St Bonifacius. Bishop of Münster 1132.

iv) ADELBERO von Arnstedt (-after 1124).

- BURGGRAFEN von GIEBICHENSTEIN[28].

v) ADALBERT von Arnstedt (-after 1120).

- BIESENRODE[29].

c) HAYMO von Steusslingen (-10 Mar ----).

d) WERNHER [Wezilo] von Steusslingen (-killed in battle Mellrichstadt 7 Aug 1078). Provost of Köln St Maria 1061. Anno Archbishop of Köln donated property to Köln St. Maria, naming "Wecelino germano nostro eiusdem ecclesiæ præposito", by charter dated 1061, witnessed by "...Milites Franco urbis præfectus, Rukel advocatus noster..."[30]. Archbishop of Magdeburg 1063. The necrology of Siegburg records the death “VII Id Aug” of “Wecelo archiepiscopus frater s Annonis”[31].

e) WALTER von Steusslingen (-killed in battle Erwitte 28 Oct [1079/1087], bur Soest). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “V Kal Nov” of “Walterus frater s Annonis archiepiscopi”[32].

f) OTTO von Steusslingen (-22 Jan ----). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “XI Kal Feb” of “Otto frater s. Annonis archiepicopi” and “Kal Feb” of “Henricus filius fratris s Ottonis”[33]. m ---. Otto & his wife had five children:

- STEUSSLINGEN[34].

g) [son . The father of Anno may have been one of the brothers of Archbishop Anno who are named above.] m ---. One child:

i) ANNO (-30 Aug ----). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “III Kal Sep” of “Anno puer filius fr s Annonis”[35].

h) ENGELA von Steusslingen (-5 Dec ----). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “Non Dec” of “Engela soror s Annonis archiepiscopi”[36]. m --- [von Veltheim], son of ---. Three children:

i) HAZZECHA von Steusslingen . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the Vita Conradi Archiepiscopi which records "Cuonradus ex nobili prosapia oriundus…ex Suevia oppido Pulinga" and his parents "patre Eilolfo, matre Hazzecha"[37], together with the continuator of the Gesta Treverorum which records that "Anno Coloniensis episcopus" ordained "nepotem suum Cuononem" at Trier[38]. m EILOLF, son of --- from Pfullingen. Eilolf & his wife had one child:

i) KUNO (-Trier 1 Jun 1066, bur “Doleiensis” monastery). Archbishop of Trier. The Gesta Treverorum records that "Anno Coloniensis episcopus" ordained "clericum suum…Cuononem" as archbishop of Trier after the death of "Eberhardus"[39]. A continuator of the Gesta Treverorum records that "Anno Coloniensis episcopus" ordained "nepotem suum Cuononem" at Trier in succession to Eberhard but that he died "in Kal Iun miserabili morte"[40]. The Vita Conradi Archiepiscopi records "Cuonradus ex nobili prosapia oriundus…ex Suevia oppido Pulinga" and his parents "patre Eilolfo, matre Hazzecha"[41]. Gallia Christiana records that Kuno was killed 1 Jun 1066 by “major-domus ecclesiæ Trevirorum Diedericus comes adolescens tam natura ferox quam ætate” after he entered Trier, buried “in monasterio Doleiensi”[42].

j) [--- . The parent of Bucco may have been one of the brothers or sisters of Archbishop Anno who are named above.] m ---. One child:

i) BUCCO (-29 Mar ----). Bishop. The necrology of Siegburg records the death “V Kal Apr” of “Bucco episcopus, nepos s Annonis episcopi”[43].

1. WALTER [II] von Arnstein (-after 1162). He is named as father of Walter [II] in the latter’s charter dated 1194 quoted below. m ERMENGARD, daughter of --- (-before 1194). She is named as mother of Walter [II] in the latter’s charter dated 1194. Walter [II] & his wife had one child:

a) WALTER [III] von Arnstein (-after 1199). “Walterus de Arnestein” donated “advocatiam x mansorum in villa Salbecke” to Magdeburg St. Maria, for the souls of “conjugis meæ Gertrudis filiique mei Wichmanni [monk at Magdeburg St. Maria]” and in memory of “patris mei Waltheri et matris meæ Ermengardis”, by charter dated “V Kal Jun” 1194[44]. m GERTRUD von Ballenstedt, daughter of ALBRECHT Graf von Ballenstedt & his wife Adelheid von Meissen (-after 1194). The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Gerdrudem, Waltheri de Arnestein coniugem" as the daughter of "Albertus comes Alberti marchionis filius" & his wife[45]. “Walterus de Arnestein” donated “advocatiam x mansorum in villa Salbecke” to Magdeburg St. Maria, for the souls of “conjugis meæ Gertrudis filiique mei Wichmanni [monk at Magdeburg St. Maria]”, by charter dated “V Kal Jun” 1194[46]. “Walterus de Arnestein” donated “advocatiam x mansorum in villa Salbecke” to Magdeburg St. Maria, for the souls of “conjugis meæ Gertrudis filiique mei Wichmanni [monk at Magdeburg St. Maria]” and in memory of “patris mei Waltheri et matris meæ Ermengardis” by charter dated “V Kal Jun” 1194[47]. Walter [III] & his wife had children:

i) ALBRECHT [I] (-after 1240). m MECHTILD, daughter of --- (-after 1267).

- GRAFEN von ARNSTEIN[48].

ii) WICHMANN (-[2 Nov 1270]). “Walterus de Arnestein” donated “advocatiam x mansorum in villa Salbecke” to Magdeburg St. Maria, for the souls of “conjugis meæ Gertrudis filiique mei Wichmanni [monk at Magdeburg St. Maria]”, by charter dated “V Kal Jun” 1194[49]. Provost at Magdeburg. Elected bishop of Brandenburg 1221. Prior at Neuruppin 1246.

iii) GEBHARD (-1256, before 9 Mar, bur Neuruppin). Vogt von Leitzkau. Co-founder of Kloster Neuruppin 1246[50]. m (before 16 Aug 1211) as her second husband, ---, widow of OTTO Graf von Grieben, daughter of ---. The Chronicle of Kloster Hillersleben records that "Ottonem, filium Berengheri [comitis], comes de Griben…viduam" married "Gheuehardus de Arensteyn"[51]. Possible descendants:

- GRAFEN von LINDOW-RUPPIN[52].

iv) WALTER (-after 1211). Provost at Magdeburg.

v) WALTER [IV] (-after 1259). Herr von Barby. m LUITGARD von Querfurt, daughter of GEBHARD [IV] Burggraf von Magdeburg & his wife Lukardis von Nassau.

- HERREN von BARBY, GRAFEN von MÜHLINGEN[53].

vi) ERMGARD (-24 Dec 1243). m OTTO [I] Graf von Everstein zu Holzminden, son of ALBERT [IV] Graf von Everstein & his second wife Agnes von Wittelsbach (-after 1282).

vii) [--- . Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter 1229 under which [her son] “Fridericus comes in Bichelingen...cum avunculo suo Alberto de Arnsten...” confirmed certain property of Walkenried[54]. This assumes that the term “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle, which is far from certain. m --- von Beichlingen, son of ---.]

C. HERREN von GOSECK, HERREN von PUTELENDORF

FRIEDRICH von Goseck, son of --- (-[1042]). Pfalzgraf von Sachsen 1040. Graf im Hassegau.

m AGNES von Weimar, daughter of WILHELM [II] "der Große" Graf von Weimar & his wife ---. The Chronicon Gozecense hints at the correct origin of Agnes, wife of Friedrich von Goseck, when it names "Oudam" as daughter of "comes Fridericus [et] Agnam…de Wimare"[55]. However, according to the Annalista Saxo, the wife of "Fridericus comes" (=Friedrich I Graf von Goseck, Pfalzgraf von Sachsen, from the context) was "filiam Dedonis marchionis, sororem iunioris Dedonis et ex matre Ottonis marchionis de Orlagemunde"[56]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Adelhidis…[et] Agnes" as the two daughters of "secundus filius [comitis Tiderici] Dedo" & his wife Oda, naming "Friderico comiti" as wife of Agnes and "Adelbertum archiepiscopum, Dedonem et Fridericum palatinos comites, et filiam nomine Odam quam Adelbertus quidam nobilis cognominatus Seveke de Sumerschenburc accepit uxorem" as their children[57], presumably based on the same source. This Wettin origin is impossible chronologically as the children of Markgraf Dedo must have been born after 1039, the earliest date of his marriage, while Friedrich von Goseck died in [1042].

Pfalzgraf Friedrich & his wife had four children:

1. ADALBERT von Goseck (-Pfalz zu Goslar 16 Mar 1072, bur Bremen Cathedral). The Annalista Saxo names "Adalbertus" as son of "Fridericus comes", when recording his appointment as Archbishop of Bremen[58]. Canon at Halberstadt Cathedral[59] before 1032, provost 1036. The Chronicon Gozecense records his installation as Archbishop of Bremen "1046 Non Nov"[60]. Archbishop of Bremen [1045]. Counsellor of Heinrich IV King of Germany 1062/1066[61].

2. DEDO von Goseck (-killed in battle Pöhlde 5 May 1056, bur Goslar[62]). The Annalista Saxo names "Dedum et Fridericum palatinos comes" as brothers of Adalbert Archbishop of Bremen[63]. Pfalzgraf 1042-1044. Pfalzgraf Dedo had one illegitimate child by an unknown mistress:

a) FRIEDRICH (-1100). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Abbot of Goseck. Abbot of St Georg at Naumburg 1081. Abbot of Haldensleben and Hersfeld.

3. FRIEDRICH [II] von Goseck (-Barby 27 May 1088, bur Goseck). The Annalista Saxo names "Dedum et Fridericum palatinos comes" as brothers of Adalbert Archbishop of Bremen[64]. The Chronicon Gozecense records that "Fridericum abbati Fuldensi N, nepoti scilicet suo, nutriendum commendavit"[65]. He succeeded his brother as Pfalzgraf in 1056[66]. "Heinricus…rex" granted the right to a market to "Friderici palatini comitis in loco hereditatis sue Sulza in pago Turinga in comitatum autem Ottonis marchionis" by charter dated 5 Dec 1064[67]. He was banished to Pavia in 1075[68]. The Chronicon Gozecense records the death "1088 6 Kal Iunii" of "senior palatinus Fridericus" and his burial in Goseck monastery[69]. m (before 1063) HEDWIG, daughter of ---. The Chronicon Gozecense names "Hadewigam de Bawaria oriundam, nobilissimam genere" wife of "palatinus Fridericus", without giving a more specific origin[70]. Pfalzgraf Friedrich [II] & his wife had one child:

a) FRIEDRICH [III] von Goseck (-murdered near Scheiplitz 5 Feb 1085, bur Goseck). The Annalista Saxo names "palatinus comes Fridericus" as son of Friedrich [II], when recording that he was murdered by "Lodewicus comes de Thuringia"[71]. The Chronicon Gozecense records that "iunior palatinus Fridericus" was murdered "1085 Non Feb" by "duo fratres Theodericus et Udalricus de Deidenlibe, et Reinhardus de Runenstide" and buried in Goseck monastery[72]. m ([1081]) as her first husband, ADELHEID von Stade, daughter of LOTHAR UDO II Graf von Stade Markgraf der Nordmark & his wife Oda von Werl (-8 Oct or 14 Nov 1110, bur Reinhardsbrunn). The Annalista Saxo records that the wife of Friedrich [II] was "sororem Udonis marchionis", as well as her second marriage to "Lodewicus comes de Thuringia" who had murdered her first husband[73]. She is named "Adelheida" in a later passage[74]. The Chronicon Gozecense records her second marriage to "Ludewico"[75]. She married secondly (1087) Ludwig "der Salier/der Springer" Graf in Thuringia. Friedrich [III] & his wife had two children:

i) BERTHA von Gleissberg (-after 1137). She founded Kloster Bürgel with her husband in 1133. m HEINRICH Graf von Groitzsch Burggraf von Magdeburg, Markgraf der Lausitz, son of WIPRECHT [II] Graf von Groitzsch [later Markgraf von Meissen] & his first wife Judith of Bohemia (-Mainz 31 Dec 1135).

ii) FRIEDRICH [IV] von Putelendorf (posthumously 1085 after 5 Feb-Dingelstedt [26 Jun] 1125, bur Halberstadt). The Chronicon Gozecense records the birth of a posthumous son to "domina Adelheit palatine…quem ex nomine patris Fridericum appellavit"[76]. He is named son of "palatinus comes Fridericus" & his wife in the Annalista Saxo, specifying that he was born posthumously[77]. He was imprisoned by Heinrich V King of Germany 1112/14. Pfalzgraf 1114. The Annalista Saxo records the death in 1125 of "Fridericus filius Friderici palatine comitis"[78]. The Chronicon Gozecense specifies that he died "apud Thiggelstede" and was buried in Halberstadt[79]. m as her first husband, AGNES van Limburg, daughter of HENDRIK [I] Graaf van Limburg, Duke of Lower Lotharingia & his [second] wife Adelheid von Botenstein (-1136). The Annalista Saxo names her first of the two daughters of "Heinricus dux de Lintburh" and his wife Adelheid von Botenstein, also naming her husband "Friderico comiti palatino de Putelenthorp"[80]. A later passage names her second husband "Walo iunior de Vakenstide" but incorrectly calls her "sororem Heinrici ducis de Lintburh"[81]. The Chronicon Gozecense names "Agnem, Heinrici ducis de Lintburc filiam" as wife of "palatinus Fridericus"[82]. A later passage names her second husband "Walo iunior de Vakenstide" but also incorrectly calls her "sororem Heinrici ducis de Lintburh"[83]. She married secondly Walo "der Jüngere" von Veckenstedt (-murdered 1126). Pfalzgraf Friedrich [IV] & his wife had [three] children:

(a) HEINRICH von Putelendorf (before 1114-[1125/26], bur Sulza). The Chronicon Gozecense names two sons "Heinricum et Fridericum" of "palatinus Fridericus" and his wife Agnes, specifying that Heinrich was prepared for a military career[84]. The Chronicon Gozecense records the death of "Agnetis palatinæ filius Heinricus puer" and that he was buried "apud Sulze"[85].

(b) FRIEDRICH [V] von Putelendorf (before 1114-31 Jan 1179). The Chronicon Gozecense names two sons "Heinricum et Fridericum" of "palatinus Fridericus" and his wife Agnes, specifying that Friedrich became canon "apud Parthenopolim"[86]. The Chronicon Gozecense records that, after his brother's death, "Fridericus frater eius germanus" was removed from the monastery (presumably Goseck), knighted and betrothed[87]. The Chronicon Gozecense records that "dominus Fridericus, Agnæ palatinæ filius" was removed from military life by "Nortberti archiepiscopi" and returned to the spiritual life at "Parthenopolim"[88]. Canon at Magdeburg Cathedral 1147. Bishop of Prague 1169. Betrothed (after 1126) to GISELA von Schwarzburg, daughter of SIZZO [II] Graf von Schwarzburg & his wife Gisela von Berg. The Chronicon Gozecense records the betrothal of "Fridericus frater eius germanus" to "Sizzonis comitis filia"[89]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified.

(c) [BERTHA (-after 1182, bur Trostadt). According to Spangenberg, Bertha wife of Berthold [I] Graf von Henneberg was “eine geborne Pfalgräfin zu Sachsen” (without citing the primary source on which he bases this statement)[90]. If this origin is correct, from a chronological point of view she could have been the daughter of Friedrich [IV] von Putelendorf Pfalzgraf von Sachsen, as shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[91]. It should be emphasised that no primary source has been identified which confirms Bertha’s family origin. “Bobpo comes de Hennenberc...genetrix nostra Berhda comitissa...et germane nostre...Irmingardis palatina Rheni et Lwggardis palatina de Saxonia” donated property “in Hindirnahe” to Kloster Vessra, to take effect after the death of their mother, by undated charter[92]. Hermann Bishop of Münster records a donation made by “Bobpo comes cognatus noster...cum matre Berhda” by charter dated 1182[93]. m BERTHOLD [I] Graf von Henneberg, son of GOTEBOLD [II] Graf von Henneberg & his wife Liutgard --- (-18 Oct [1159]).]

4. OUDA [Hilaria] von Goseck (-near Zorbau 1088, bur Goseck). The Chronicon Gozecense names "Oudam" as daughter of "comes Fridericus [et] Agnam…de Wimare"[94]. The same source records the death "apud curtim suam Zurbowo" of "soror domini palatine Ouda" about the same time as the death of her brother and her burial in Goseck monastery, specifying that her real name was "Hilaria, sed quia lingua Teuthonica…nomen mutavit Ouda"[95]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Adelbertum archiepiscopum, Dedonem et Fridericum palatinos comites, et filiam nomine Odam quam Adelbertus quidam nobilis cognominatus Seveke de Sumerschenburc accepit uxorem" as children of "Friderico comiti" & his wife Agnes[96], although as noted above it incorrectly identifies the origin of Agnes. m ADALBERT [Sevecco] von Sommerschenburg, son of ---.

D. GRAFEN von PLÖTZKAU

Plötzkau lies on the southern outskirts of Bernburg in the present-day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt. Konradsberg was located on the north-eastern outskirts of Haldensleben.

[Two brothers]

1. --- . m --- . One child:

a) EGINO [I] von Konradsberg (-after 1021). The Annalista Saxo names "Egeno senior de Conradesburch" when recording his son[97]. m --- . The name of Egino's wife is not known. Egino [II] & his wife had one child:

i) BURCHARD [I] von Konradsberg . The Annalista Saxo names "Burchardum seniorem" as son of "Egeno senior de Conradesburch"[98]. m --- . The name of Burchard's wife is not known. Burchard [I] & his wife had two children:

(a) EGINO [II] . The Annalista Saxo names "Egenonem" as son of "Burchardum seniorem", specifying that he killed "Adalbertum comitem de Balenstide" [Albrecht von Ballenstedt][99] in [1076]. m --- . The name of Egino's wife is not known. Egino [III] & his wife had one child:

(1) BURCHARD [II] (-after 1155). Graf von Valkenstein. m BIA von Ammensleben, daughter of MILO Graf von Ammensleben & his wife Liudberga von Hil lersleben (-after 1148).

- GRAFEN von VALKENSTEIN[100].

(b) GERBURG . The Annalista Saxo names "Gerburch" as one of the two daughters of "Burchardum seniorem", specifying that she married "Folkmare de Domenesleve" and names their children "Alvericum et Bernhardum", the former being killed leaving the latter as his heir[101]. The Annales Magdeburgenses record the death in 1117 of "Bernhardus diaconus et monachus", repeating his parentage and specifying that he became a monk at "sancto Mauricio et sancto Nicolao"[102]. The Annalista Saxo also records the death in 1117 of "Bernhardus monachus filius Folcmari de Domenesleve"[103]. m VOLKMAR von Domensleben, son of ---.

2. [---.] m ---. One child:

a) ALVERICH [II] von Kakelingen . The Annalista Saxo names "Alvericus de Kakelinge" as "patruelis" of "Egeno senior de Conradesburch"[105]. m --- . The name of Alverich's wife is not known. Alverich [III] & his wife had one child:

i) BERNHARD [I] von Kakelingen (-28 Oct ----, bur Kakelingen). The Annalista Saxo names "Bernhardum comitem" as son of "Alvericus de Kakelinge" and father of "Teodericum"[106]. Graf im Harzgau, Derlingau, Nordthüringen und Belcsem. He founded Kloster Kakelingen. m IRMINGARD, daughter of --- from Bavaria. The Annalista Saxo names "Irmingardis qui erat de Bawaria" wife of "Bernhardi comiti"[107]. Bernhard [I] & his wife had one child:

(a) DIETRICH (-3 Aug ----, bur Kakelingen). The Annalista Saxo names "Teodericus filius Bernhardi comitis et Irmingardis", specifying that he married "filiam Conradi Magedaburgensis comitis Machtildam"[108]. Graf von Plötzkau.

- see below.

DIETRICH von Plötzkau, son of BERNHARD [I] von Kakelingen Graf im Harzgau & his wife Irmingard --- (-3 Aug ----, bur Kakelingen). The Annalista Saxo names "Teodericus filius Bernhardi comitis et Irmingardis", specifying that he married "filiam Conradi Magedaburgensis comitis Machtildam"[109]. Graf von Plötzkau.

m MATHILDE von Walbeck, daughter of KONRAD Graf von Walbeck, Burggraf von Magdeburg & his wife Adelheid ---. The Annalista Saxo names her and gives her parentage, as well as her marriage to "Teodericus comes de Ploceke"[110].

Graf Dietrich & his wife had four children:

1. HILPERICH von Plötzkau (-1118, bur Kakelingen). "Conradum et Hilpricum comitem et duas filias Irmingardem et Adelheidem" are named (in order) as children of "Teodericus comes de Ploceke" and his wife in the Annalista Saxo, specifying that he married "viduam Teoderici comitis de Katalenburh nomine Adelam"[111]. Graf von Plötzkau. He succeeded in 1112 as HILPERICH Markgraf der Nordmark. The Annalista Saxo records the death in 1118 of "Helpricus comes de Ploceke"[112]. m (after Aug 1106) as her second husband, ADELA von Beichlingen, widow of DIETRICH [III] Graf von Katlenburg, daughter of KUNO von Northeim Graf von Beichlingen & his wife Kunigund von Weimar (-1123). The Annalista Saxo records (but does not name, except for the fourth daughter) the four daughters of Kuno & his wife, the third of whom married firstly "Thiedericus comes de Katelenburch" and secondly "Helpricus comes de Ploceke"[113]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. Graf Hilperich & his wife had four children:

a) BERNHARD [II] von Plötzkau (-in Armenia 26 Oct 1147). The Annalista Saxo names "Bernardum comitem et Conradum marchionem" as the two sons of Hilperich and his wife[114]. Graf von Plötzkau. After his death during the Second Crusade, the succession to his estates on the eastern side of the Harz mountains was disputed between Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony and Albrecht "der Bär" Markgraf von Brandenburg[115]. The dispute was finally resolved at the diet of Würzburg in Oct 1153 when Friedrich I "Barbarossa" King of Germany awarded the Plötzkau inheritance to Markgraf Albrecht, while Duke Heinrich received the similarly disputed Winzenburg lands[116]. m as her first husband, KUNIGUNDE, from Bavaria, daughter of --- (-after 1185). She became the mistress of Dietrich von Wettin Markgraf der Niederlausitz, by whom she had an illegitimate son. The Chronicon Montis Serreni names "Conigundam comitissam viduam Bernhardi de Plozke" as "aliam [uxorem]" of "Tidericus Orientalis marchio, filius Conradi marchione defuncti"[117].

b) KONRAD von Plötzkau (-killed in battle in Italy [10] Jan 1133, bur Kakelingen). The Annalista Saxo names "Bernardum comitem et Conradum marchionem" as the two sons of Hilperich and his wife, and specifies in a later passage that Konrad married "filia ducis Polanorum"[118]. Graf von Plötzkau. He succeeded in 1130 as KONRAD Markgraf der Nordmark[119]. The Annalista Saxo records that "Conradus de Ploceke" was killed, transfixed by an arrow, "after the festive days [early in the year]", his body being brought back from Italy to be buried in Kakelingen[120]. m (1131) --- of Poland, daughter of BOLESŁAW III "Krzywousty/Wrymouth" Prince of Poland & his second wife Salome von Berg-Schelklingen ([1119]-). The Annalista Saxo mentions "filia ducis Polanorum" as wife of "Conradus de Ploceke"[121]. It is assumed from her marriage date that she must have been born from her father's second marriage.

c) IRMGARD von Plötzkau (-1 Sep before 1161, bur Kakelingen). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Abbess of Kakelingen 1145.

d) MECHTILD von Plötzkau . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

2. KONRAD von Plötzkau . "Conradum et Hilpricum comitem et duas filias Irmingardem et Adelheidem" are named (in order) as children of "Teodericus comes de Ploceke" and his wife in the Annalista Saxo, specifying that Konrad "virgo obit"[122].

3. IRMGARD von Plötzkau ([1085/87]-26 Nov 1153 or 1 Sep before 1161 or 26 Nov 1163, bur Kakelingen). "Conradum et Hilpricum comitem et duas filias Irmingardem et Adelheidem" are named (in order) as children of "Teodericus comes de Ploceke" and his wife in the Annalista Saxo, specifying that Irmgard married "Udoni marchioni"[123]. The Annales Stadenses record the marriage of "marchio Udo" with "Ermengardam [sororem Helprici comitis de Plocike]" and her second marriage with "Gherardo de Heinsberche fratri Gozwini"[124]. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an exchange between Hillersleben and Walbeck by charter dated 11 Apr 1145, which names "Irmingat marchionissa" among the representatives of Walbeck[125]. Abbess of Kakellingen. The Chronicon Monasterii Rosenfeld seu Hassefeld records the death “VI Kal Dec” of “Armigardis marchionissa”[126]. m firstly ([1095/1100]) LOTHAR UDO III Graf von Stade Markgraf der Nordmark, son of LOTHAR UDO II Graf von Stade Markgraf der Nordmark & his wife Oda von Werl ([1070]-2 Jun 1106). m secondly ([1108/14]) GERHARD Herr von Heinsberg, son of GOSWIN [I] Herr von Heinsberg & his wife --- (-after 10 Feb 1129).

4. ADELHEID von Plötzkau . "Conradum et Hilpricum comitem et duas filias Irmingardem et Adelheidem" are named (in order) as children of "Teodericus comes de Ploceke" and his wife in the Annalista Saxo, specifying that Adelheid married "Otto Ratisponensis comes"[127]. m OTTO [I] Burggraf von Regensburg, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Sinzing und an der unteren Altmühl & his wife --- (-21 Oct [1143]).

E. GRAFEN von QUERFURT

Querfurt is located about 10 kilometres south-west of Halle, east of Sangerhausen, in the present day German province of Sachsen-Anhalt. Use of the names Bruno and Wichmann in this family suggest a close connection between the Grafen von Querfurt and the Billung dukes of Saxony.

BRUNO, son of --- (-30 Nov 978). Graf von Arneburg.

m FREDERUNA, daughter of VOLKMAR Graf im Harzgau & his wife --- (-Burg Zörbig 27 Oct 1015). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. Thietmar records the death on 27 Oct of "the venerable Friderun whose guests we were" in a passage recording his stay at the fortress of Zörbig, dated to 1015[128]. Her name could indicate that she was related to Frederuna, sister of Queen Mathilde, second wife of Heinrich I King of Germany.

Graf Bruno & his wife had five children:

1. RIKBERT (-after 1009). Thietmar names "Rikbert" as uncle of Lothar [III] Graf von Walbeck, Markgraf der Nordgau, recording that Emperor Otto III had deposed him from his countship[129]. Graf im Hassegau 1002. "Henricus…rex" donated "in civitate Elisenaburg…in pago Hardegouue et in comitatu Richperti" to the church at Halberstadt by charter dated 15 Apr 1003[130].

2. BRUNO (-19 Oct [1009/1012]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. He and his wife are named as parents of Gebhard and Bruno in the Annalista Saxo[131]. Graf von Querfurt. Thietmar records that Bruno, father of Bruno and husband of Ida, became a monk before he died on 19 Oct after his son was murdered[132]. m IDA, daughter of --- (-27 May ----). She is named as husband of Bruno in the Annalista Saxo, which does not give her origin[133]. Graf Bruno & his wife had four children:

a) GEBHARD . He is named as son of Bruno and Ida in the Annalista Saxo, brother of "episcopi et martiris Bruno"[134]. A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primogenitum Brunonem...pontifex et martyr...secundum Gebehardum...tertium Theodoricum...quartum Wilhelmum” as the four sons of “Brotz”[135]. Graf von Querfurt. m ---. The name of Gebhard's wife is not known. Gebhard & his wife had two children:

i) BURCHARD [von Querfurt] . The Annalista Saxo names "Burchardum et Ida" as children of Gebhard[136]. A manuscript history of Querfurt church records that Gebhard had “filium...Borchardum”[137]. m ---. The name of Burchard's wife is not known. Burchard & his wife had [two] children:

(a) GEBHARD von Querfurt (-killed in battle near Kulm 18 Feb 1126). He is named as son of Burchard in the Annalista Saxo[138]. A manuscript history of Querfurt church records that Gebhard had “filium...Borchardum” who in turn had “filium suum Geuerhardum”[139]. Graf von Querfurt. m ODA von Ammensleben, daughter of DIETRICH Graf von Ammensleben & his wife Amelrada von Ammensleben. The Gesta Archiepiscoporum Magdeburgensium names "Oda…filia Thitmari comitis, consobrini Heinrici regis…procerum de Ammensleve" as wife of "Gevehardo de Querenvorde"[140]. Graf Gebhard & his wife had three children:

(1) KONRAD von Querfurt (-2 May 1142). The Annalista Saxo names "Conradi Magedaburgensis episcopi et --- Magdaburgensis comitis" as children of Gebhard[141]. A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primum Conradum...postea Magdeburch archiepiscopus...secundum...Geuehardum qui postea cum multis aliis baronibus Bohemiæ occisus est, tertium Borchardum...in Magdeborch borggravius” as the three sons of Gebhard “filium suum Geuerhardum”[142]. Canon at Magdeburg 1125. Elected Archbishop of Magdeburg 1125/26, installed 1134.

(2) GEBHARD von Querfurt (-killed in battle near Kulm 18 Feb 1126). A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primum Conradum...postea Magdeburch archiepiscopus...secundum...Geuehardum qui postea cum multis aliis baronibus Bohemiæ occisus est, tertium Borchardum...in Magdeborch borggravius” as the three sons of Gebhard “filium suum Geuerhardum”[143].

(3) BURCHARD [II] von Querfurt (-[after 1159]). The Annalista Saxo names "Conradi Magedaburgensis episcopi et --- Magdaburgensis comitis" as children of Gebhard[144]. A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primum Conradum...postea Magdeburch archiepiscopus...secundum...Geuehardum qui postea cum multis aliis baronibus Bohemiæ occisus est, tertium Borchardum...in Magdeborch borggravius” as the three sons of Gebhard “filium suum Geuerhardum”[145]. The Annalista Saxo names "Burchardus frater Conradi archiepiscopi" when recording his appointment as Burggraf von Magdeburg in 1136[146].

- BURGGRAFEN von MAGDEBURG.

(b) [CHRISTIAN . "Cristinus comes, frater Gebehardi de Quernvorde" is named as father of Graf Wichmann in the Annalista Saxo[147], although according to Europäische Stammtafeln[148] "Cristin" was the possible son of Gebhard Graf von Querfurt. It is possible that he was uterine brother of Graf Gebhard, especially as this is the only example of the name "Christian" in the Querfurt family. Graf.]

- GRAFEN von SEEBERG.

ii) IDA von Querfurt . The Annalista Saxo names "Burchardum et Ida" as children of Gebhard, specifying that Ida was mother of Gerhard and grandmother of "Lotharii inperatoris"[149]. m BERNHARD Graf im Harzgau und im Nord-Thüringau, son of [Graf LIUTGER & his wife ---] (-before 1069).

b) BRUNO von Querfurt ([974]-murdered in Prussia [9 Mar] 1009). A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primogenitum Brunonem...pontifex et martyr...secundum Gebehardum...tertium Theodoricum...quartum Wilhelmum” as the four sons of “Brotz”[150]. The Vita Sancti Brunonis names "Bruno opido quod dicitur Quernforde" and "pater Bruno, mater Yda"[151]. Canon at Magdeburg Cathedral524. Chaplain at the court of Emperor Otto III 997. Missions-Archbishop 1004. He was murdered by Suwalki. The death of "Sanctus Bruno" is recorded at Magdeburg "XVI Kal Marcii" in the Annalista Saxo, which also names his parents, brother Gebhard, and the latter's descendants [152]. Thietmar records that Brun son of Ida & Brun was beheaded on 14 Feb when preaching in Prussia[153].

c) DIETRICH [II] . A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primogenitum Brunonem...pontifex et martyr...secundum Gebehardum...tertium Theodoricum...quartum Wilhelmum” as the four sons of “Brotz”, adding that Dietrich had “filii et nepotes” who inhabited “alias urbes et habitationes”[154].

d) WILHELM . A manuscript history of Querfurt church names “primogenitum Brunonem...pontifex et martyr...secundum Gebehardum...tertium Theodoricum...quartum Wilhelmum” as the four sons of “Brotz”[155].

3. MATHILDE von Arneburg (-3 Dec 992). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified. Thietmar records the death of his paternal grandmother Mathilde on 3 Dec in the same year in which her son Siegfried died[156]. m LOTHAR [II] Graf von Walbeck, son of LOTHAR [I] Graf von Walbeck & his wife --- (-986).

4. DIETRICH . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. von Querfurt. 1006/23. m ([975]) [as her first husband,] GERBERG [von Stade], daughter of HEINRICH [I] "dem Kahlen" [von Stade] Graf im Heilangau & his first wife Judith [Konradiner] ([950]-[1000]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not yet been identified. [According to Europäische Stammtafeln[157], she married secondly Bruno [VI] Graf von Braunschweig. Presumably this is incorrect, as the wife of Bruno von Braunschweig who died in the early years of the 11th century is recorded in other sources as Gisela of Swabia, who married as her third husband Konrad II King of Germany. The marriage is also inconsistent with the dates accorded to the first husband of Gerberg.] Dietrich & his wife had one child:

a) DIETRICH (-23 Jan 1022). Thietmar names "Dietrich son of my mother's sister" as Bishop of Münster, recording his disputes with Heinrich Graf von Werl[158]. The primary source which confirms his parents' names has not yet been identified. Bishop of Münster.

5. EMNILDE . The primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

F. GRAFEN von SEEBURG

Seeburg lies at the eastern shore of the Süßer und Salziger See, about 20 kilometres west of Halle in the present day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt, about 10 kilometres due north of Querfurt.

CHRISTIAN, son of [GEBHARD I Graf von Querfurt/BURCHARD I Graf von Querfurt] & his wife --- . "Cristinus comes, frater Gebehardi de Quernvorde" is named father of Graf Wichmann in the Annalista Saxo[159], although according to Europäische Stammtafeln[160] Cristin was the possible son of Gebhard I Graf von Querfurt. It is possible that he was the uterine brother of Graf Gebhard, especially as his is the only example of the name "Christian" in the Querfurt family. Graf.

m ODA von Haldensleben, daughter of BERNHARD von Haldensleben Markgraf der Nordmark & his wife ---. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified.

Graf Christian & his wife had two children:

1. WICHMANN von Seeburg (-[1115]). "Cristinus comes, frater Gebehardi de Quernvorde" is named as father of Graf Wichmann in the Annalista Saxo[161]. Graf von Seeburg. m firstly GISELA von Schweinfurt, daughter of OTTO Markgraf von Schweinfurt Duke of Swabia & his wife Irmgard [Aemilia/Immula] di Susa. The Annalista Saxo names (in order) "Eilica, Iudhita, Beatrix, Gisla, Berta" as the five daughters of Otto von Schweinfurt and his wife Immula, naming Gisela's husband as "Wigmanno comiti de Seburch"[162]. Europäische Stammtafeln[163] says that Gisela's first husband was Arnold Graf von Diessen. The Annalista Saxo makes no mention of such an earlier marriage. In addition, Gisela, wife of Arnold, was described as "uxor comitis Arnoldi" in the record of her death in the Diessen necrology, which suggests that she predeceased Arnold or at least that Arnold had been her only husband. In any case, if Gisela, wife of Arnold, had left Bavaria for Saxony to marry a second time it is less likely that her death would have been recorded at Diessen. m secondly ([1096]) BERTHA [von Camburg, daughter of WILHELM Graf von Camburg [Wettin] & his wife Geva Gräfin von Seeburg] ([1075]-before [1152], maybe 1150 or before). Her name and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1149] under which her daughter Hedwig Abbess of Gernrode donated part of her inheritance from "matris…eius Berchte et fratris eius comitis Geronis" to Gernrode[164]. Posse discusses her possible family origin, noting that “die Annahme Cohns (Neue Mittheil. 11, 138), dass sie vielleicht eine Tochter des Grafen Wilhelm von Camburg...gewesen, hat viel für sich, zumal sich dadurch erklären würde, wie gewisse Güter, die ursprunglich offenbar zum Besitze des Hauses Wettin gehörten, in den Besitz des Seeburgischen Hauses haben übergehen können”, suggests her birth “um 1075”, her marriage “um 1090”, and her death “vor 1152, vermuthlich aber spätestens 1150”[165]. Graf Wichmann & his second wife had three children:

a) GERO von Seeburg (12 Jul 1097-19 Sep 1133, bur Kloster Kaldenborn). The Annalista Saxo names "Geronem comitem, patrem Wigmanni Magdaburgensis archiepiscopi, et Hathwigam abbatissam de Geronrothe" as children of Wichmann and Gisela von Schweinfurt[166]. Graf von Seeburg. m as her first husband, MATHILDE von Brehna, daughter of THIEMO Graf von Brehna [Wettin] & his wife Ida von Northeim (-21 Jan 1155, bur Petersberg bei Halle). The Gesta Archiepiscoporum Magdeburgensium names "Mechildis, soror Conradi comitis de Misen" as wife of "Gero comes de Seborch"[167]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Dedonem comitem et Conradum et filiam nomine Machthildem" as the children of "Thiemo comes" & his wife, naming "Gero comes de Bavaria" as first husband of Mathilde[168]. Assuming that her first marriage is correct, she was the first cousin of her husband's maternal grandfather, which seems surprising. She married secondly Ludwig [II] von Wippra (-1151). Wichmann Archbishop of Magdeburg confirmed that “mater mea Machtildis...collardante fratre meo Conrado” had donated property “in occidentali Thietforde iuxta civitatem Halberstadensem”, for the soul of “cognati mei Wicmanni”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1155[169]. Graf Gero & his wife had three children:

i) KONRAD von Seeburg (-[17 Mar 1172/1182]). The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Wichmannum archiepiscopum et Conradum" as the children of "Gero comes de Bavaria" & his wife[170]. Graf von Seeburg. Wichmann Archbishop of Magdeburg confirmed that “mater mea Machtildis...collardante fratre meo Conrado” had donated property “in occidentali Thietforde iuxta civitatem Halberstadensem”, for the soul of “cognati mei Wicmanni”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1155[171]. m ---. The name of Konrad's wife is not known. Graf Konrad & his wife had one child:

(a) KONRAD von Seeburg . The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Provost at Seeburg 1191.

ii) WICHMANN von Seeburg (-Könnern 25 Aug 1192, bur Magdeburg Cathedral). The Annalista Saxo names "Wigmanni Magdaburgensis archiepiscopi" as son of "Geronem comitem"[172]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Wichmannum archiepiscopum et Conradum" as the children of "Gero comes de Bavaria" & his wife[173]. Minor in 1116. [Canon at Halberstadt Cathedral 1136.] Provost of St Pauli 1145. Provost of Halberstadt Cathedral 1146. Bishop of Naumburg 1140-[1153/54]. Elected Bishop of Magdeburg 1152, installed 1154. "Wigmannus…Cycensis ecclesie episcopus cum…amita mea Hadewiga…Gerenrothensis ecclesie abbatissa" confirmed a donation to Gernrode by charter dated 14 Feb 1152 which names "avie mee Berchte cum ipsa abbatissa Hadewiga et sorore eius Geva ac filio eiusdem sororis sue Theoderico Hallo…avunculi mei marchionis…Cunradi"[174]. Wichmann Archbishop of Magdeburg confirmed that “mater mea Machtildis...collardante fratre meo Conrado” had donated property “in occidentali Thietforde iuxta civitatem Halberstadensem”, for the soul of “cognati mei Wicmanni”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1155[175]. He founded Kloster Zinna and the Moritz-Stift in Halle in 1171. The Gesta Archiepiscoporum Magdeburgensium records his death "1193 Kal Sep", recalling his parentage[176].

iii) EKKEHART von Seeburg (-20 Jan 1158). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Graf von Gleiss.

b) HEDWIG von Seeburg (-after 14 Feb 1152). The Annalista Saxo names "Geronem comitem…et Hathwigam abbatissam de Geronrothe" as children of Wichmann and Gisela von Schweinfurt[177]. Abbess of Gernrode 1118. Hedwig Abbess of Gernrode donated part of her inheritance from "matris…eius Berchte et fratris eius comitis Geronis" to Gernrode by charter dated to [1149][178]. "Wigmannus…Cycensis ecclesie episcopus cum…amita mea Hadewiga…Gerenrothensis ecclesie abbatissa" confirmed a donation to Gernrode by charter dated 14 Feb 1152 which names "avie mee Berchte cum ipsa abbatissa Hadewiga et sorore eius Geva ac filio eiusdem sororis sue Theoderico Hallo…avunculi mei marchionis…Cunradi"[179].

c) GEVA von Seeburg (-after 14 Feb 1152, bur Ichtershausen). Her parentage is confirmed, and her marriage suggested, by the charter dated 14 Feb 1152 under which "Wigmannus…Cycensis ecclesie episcopus cum…amita mea Hadewiga…Gerenrothensis ecclesie abbatissa" confirmed a donation to Gernrode and named "avie mee Berchte cum ipsa abbatissa Hadewiga et sorore eius Geva ac filio eiusdem sororis sue Theoderico Hallo…avunculi mei marchionis…Cunradi"[180]. m [as his second wife,] BERENGAR [I] Graf von Lohra, son of DIETRICH Graf von Linderbach & his wife Uta von Thüringen (-[1107/16]).

2. WILHELM von Seeburg . The Annalista Saxo names "Willehelmus comes de Lutisburh" as brother of Graf Wichmann[181]. Graf von Lutisburg. 1067/75.

Chapter 2. BRAUNSCHWEIG

A. HERREN von HALLE RMUND

The castle of Hallermund was located on the Hallermundtskopf, about 2.5 kilometres south of Springe on the south-west outskirts of Hannover in the present-day German province of Niedersachsen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

1. --- . m ALIARINA [Akarina], daughter of --- & his wife Oda ---. The Annales Stadenses name "Odam sanctimonialem de Rinthelen" as daughter of "Lippoldo filio domine Glismodis" and "Ida [de Elsthorpe]", specifying that she married "regi Ruzie" by whom she had a son "Warteslaw", returned to Saxony with her son after her husband died, and there became the mother of "filiam Aliarinam, matrem comitis Burchardi de Lucken" who later killed "lantgravius Hermannus de Wincenburg", although a later passage specifies that Ida was mother of "Akarinam matrem Burchardi de Lucken"[182]. One son:

a) BURCHARD [I] von Loccum (-1130). The Annales Stadenses record that "comitis Burchardi de Lucken" killed "lantgravius Hermannus de Wincenburg"[183]. Graf im südlichen Ambergau.

Brother and sister, parents not known although it is possible that they were children of Graf Burchard [I].

1. WILBRAND [I] von Loccum (-1167). Graf von Loccum und Hallermund. A narrative of the foundation of Loccum records that the monastery was founded in 1163 by “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”[184]. He founded Loccum in 1163[185]. Anno Bishop of Minden confirmed the property of Loccum by undated charter which names “comes Wilbrandus de Halremunt…uxore sua Beatrice et tribus filiis Burchardo, Ludolfo, Wilbrando”[186]. m BEATRIX von Rheineck, daughter of OTTO von Salm Pfalzgraf bei Rhein Graf von Rheineck und Bentheim & his wife Gertrud von Northeim (-bur Loccum). Anno Bishop of Minden confirmed the property of Loccum by undated charter which names “comes Wilbrandus de Halremunt…uxore sua Beatrice et tribus filiis Burchardo, Ludolfo, Wilbrando”[187]. A narrative of the foundation of Loccum records that “mater comitis Ludolfi” was buried at Loccum[188]. Graf Wilbrand & his wife had [five] children:

a) BURCHARD [II] von Hallermund (-bur Loccum). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”, adding that Burchard was severely wounded in a tournament at “Nyenborg” and died after going to “Benethem…cum matertera sua” and was buried at Loccum[189]. [According to Europaische Stammtafeln[190], Burchard was a hermit on Corfu in 1203, but this is contradicted by the narrative quoted above.]

b) LUDOLF (-[1191/92]). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”[191]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Ludolphi comitis et Wilbrandi, fratris eius, de Halremunt" among leaders of the army organised by Heinrich Duke of Saxony to suppress a revolt in Westfalia[192], undated but the date 1 Aug 1179 is inserted in the margin of the edition. A narrative of the foundation of Loccum records that “comes…Ludolfus et frater eius Willebrandus” accompanied Emperor Friedrich I “Barbarossa” on crusade, adding that Ludolf died on the return journey and his body brought back by “comes Adolfus de Schowenburch”[193].

c) WILBRAND [II] (-[in Asia Minor] 1190, bur Antioch). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”[194]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Ludolphi comitis et Wilbrandi, fratris eius, de Halremunt" among leaders of the army organised by Heinrich Duke of Saxony to suppress a revolt in Westfalia[195], undated but the date 1 Aug 1179 is inserted in the margin of the edition. A narrative of the foundation of Loccum records that “comes…Ludolfus et frater eius Willebrandus” accompanied Emperor Friedrich I “Barbarossa” on crusade, adding that Wilbrand died en route and was buried at Antioch[196].

d) ADELHEID von Hallermund (-bur Loccum). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”, adding in a later passage that Adelheid was buried at Loccum[197]. m firstly KONRAD Graf von Dassel, son of ---. 1160/1175. Vitzthum von Hildesheim. m secondly ([1180]) as his second wife, GÜNTHER III Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg, son of SIZZO II Graf von Schwarzburg & his wife Gisela von Berg ([1135]-after 15 Jan 1197).

e) BEATRIX von Hallermund (-after 1194, bur Loccum). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”, naming in a later passage her four sons as shown in the document OLDENBURG, and adding that she was buried at Loccum[198]. m HEINRICH [II] Graf von Wildeshausen, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Wildeshausen [Oldenburg] & his wife Salome von Geldern (-1198). 1167/1197. He died on Crusade[199].

2. daughter . Her family origin and marriage are indicated by the narrative of the foundation of Loccum which names “dominus Lambertus de Gemen, filius sororis comitis Willebrandi antiqui”[200]. m --- von Gemen, son of ---.

B. GRAFEN von HALLE RMUND (SCHWARZBURG)

LUDOLF [II] von Schwarzburg, son of GÜNTHER [III] Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg & his second wife Adelheid von Hallermund-Loccum (-15 Nov 1255). He succeeded in 1195 as Graf von Hallermund. “Ludolfus...comes in Halremunt” donated “Machthildam...nostra...ministeriale” to Kloster St. Michaelis at Hallermund, with the consent of “fratris nostri prepositi Willibrandi et uxoris nostre”, by charter dated 1216[201]. "…Ludolfus comes de Halremunde…" witnessed the charter dated 29 Sep 1226 under which "Adolfus…Holtsatie Stormarie et Wagrie comes" founded Kloster Preetz[202]. “Comes de Chalremunt” donated “mansum in Anedopen” to the hospital in Soest, for the souls of “sue et uxoris sue” and for “parentum suorum Villebrandi, Ludolfi, Guntheri”, confirmed by “filius heres comitis de Halremunt militis”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1228[203]. "Adolfus…comes de Schowenburch" donated property to the church at Riddagshusen by charter dated 23 Jan 1234, witnessed by "frater noster Bruno prepositus de Lubeke, Ludolfus comes de Haleremunt, Heinricus comes de Dannenberech, Henricus comes de Waldenberech…"[204]. “Ludolfus…comes in Halremunt…et filius meus Ludolfus” donated property to Kloster Loccum by charter dated 1243[205]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[206]. A narrative of the foundation of Loccum records that “Ludolfus etiam comes in Halremunt pater Rudolfi adhuc superstites comitis in eodem castro suo” was taken to Loccum by his son and buried there “in sepulcro matris sue Adelheydis…1255 XVII Kal Dec”[207].

m (before 1216) KUNIGUNDE von Pyrmont, daughter of GOTTSCHALK Graf von Pyrmont & his wife --- (-before 2 Jul 1255). “Ludolfus...comes in Halremunt” donated “Machthildam...nostra...ministeriale” to Kloster St. Michaelis at Hallermund, with the consent of “fratris nostri prepositi Willibrandi et uxoris nostre”, by charter dated 1216[208]. “Comes de Chalremunt” donated “mansum in Anedopen” to the hospital in Soest, for the souls of “sue et uxoris sue” and for “parentum suorum Villebrandi, Ludolfi, Guntheri”, confirmed by “filius heres comitis de Halremunt militis”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1228[209]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[210].

Graf Ludolf [II] & his wife had three children:

1. LUDOLF [III] (-1264 or after). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Ludolfus etiam comes in Halremunt pater Rudolfi adhuc superstites comitis in eodem castro suo” when recording his burial[211]. “Comes de Chalremunt” donated “mansum in Anedopen” to the hospital in Soest, for the souls of “sue et uxoris sue” and for “parentum suorum Villebrandi, Ludolfi, Guntheri”, confirmed by “filius heres comitis de Halremunt militis”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1228[212]. “Ludolfus…comes in Halremunt…et filius meus Ludolfus” donated property to Kloster Loccum by charter dated 1243[213]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[214]. Graf von Hallermund. m JUDITH von Hoya, daughter of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Hoya & his wife Richza von Wölpe (-after 1264). “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[215]. Ludolf [III] & his wife had children:

a) WILBRAND [III] (-[1279/80]). Graf von Hallermund. “Comes Willebrandus” donated “molendinum...apud villam...Eldageyssen” to Kloster Wulfinghausen by charter dated 1279[216]. m ADELHEID, daughter of ---. “Adelheydis...comitissa in Halremunt” donated “iuris...in decima in Verdessen” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “filio nostro Gherardo comite juniore et...filia nostra Jutta”, by charter dated 1 May 1289[217]. Wilbrand [III] & his wife had two children:

i) GERHARD [II] (-[25 Jul 1345/16 Jul 1346]). “Adelheydis...comitissa in Halremunt” donated “iuris...in decima in Verdessen” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “filio nostro Gherardo comite juniore et...filia nostra Jutta”, by charter dated 1 May 1289[218]. “Gherardus nobilis dictus de Halremunt senior” donated property “in Hosen dicta Marstal” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “Gherardi dicti de Halremunt fratruelis nostri”, by charter dated 1305[219]. “Gerhardus...comes senior de Halremunt” sold his share in “ville...Oldenhagen” to “domino Gerhardo comiti de Halremunt juniori nostro patrueli ac sue uxoris domine Elizabeth”, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 24 Jun 1318[220]. m ELISABETH, daughter of ---. “Gerhardus...comes senior de Halremunt” sold his share in “ville...Oldenhagen” to “domino Gerhardo comiti de Halremunt juniori nostro patrueli ac sue uxoris domine Elizabeth”, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 24 Jun 1318[221].

- GRAFEN von HALLERMUND[222].

ii) JUTTA . “Adelheydis...comitissa in Halremunt” donated “iuris...in decima in Verdessen” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “filio nostro Gherardo comite juniore et...filia nostra Jutta”, by charter dated 1 May 1289[223].

b) GERHARD [I] (-after 17 May 1326). “Gherardus nobilis dictus de Halremunt senior” donated property “in Hosen dicta Marstal” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “Gherardi dicti de Halremunt fratruelis nostri”, by charter dated 1305[224]. “Gerhardus...comes senior de Halremunt” sold his share in “ville...Oldenhagen” to “domino Gerhardo comiti de Halremunt juniori nostro patrueli ac sue uxoris domine Elizabeth”, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 24 Jun 1318[225]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the identity of Gerhard’s wife has not been identified. Gerhard [I] & his wife had one child:

i) LUDOLF . “Gerhardus...comes senior de Halremunt” sold his share in “ville...Oldenhagen” to “domino Gerhardo comiti de Halremunt juniori nostro patrueli ac sue uxoris domine Elizabeth”, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 24 Jun 1318[226].

2. daughter (-after 10 Nov 1251). Nun at Barsinghausen. “Ludolfus comes de Halremunt et Ludolfus filius eius” donated property “in Bodincthorp” to Kloster Barsinghausen when “duabus filiabus nostris” entered the monastery by charter dated 10 Nov 1251[227].

3. daughter (-after 10 Nov 1251). Nun at Barsinghausen. “Ludolfus comes de Halremunt et Ludolfus filius eius” donated property “in Bodincthorp” to Kloster Barsinghausen when “duabus filiabus nostris” entered the monastery by charter dated 10 Nov 1251[228].

C. GRAFEN von RODEN und WUNSTORF

1. HILDEBOLD [I] von Roden . He is named in the undated charter under which [his son] “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder[229]. m ---. The name of Hildebold’s wife is not known. Hildebold [I] & his wife had one child:

a) KONRAD [I] von Roden . Graf von Roden. “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[230]. m KUNIGUNDE, daughter of ---. “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[231]. Konrad & his wife had five children:

i) KONRAD [II] von Roden (-after 1223). “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[232]. Graf von Roden. “Conradus de Roden...et uxor nostra cum filiis nostris” donated property “Almannesbrohc” to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 25 May 1215[233]. Graf von Lauenrode. “Conradus comes de Lewenrothe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “fratre meo comite Hildeboldo de Limbere...meorum filiorum Conrado...et Henrico et altero Conrado”, for the souls of “mee et patris mei et uxoris ac filiorum meorum”, by charter dated 1223[234]. m H---, daughter of --- (-after 17 Feb 1236). “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “matris nostre He. et uxoris nostre Af. et fratrum nostrorum C. et H.”, by charter dated 1230[235]. Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim bought property in Eilstringen from “comes Conradus senior de Lewenrode...uxori sue et...fratribus suis Conrado iuniori...et Henrico et matri ipsorum” by charter dated 17 Feb 1236[236]. Konrad [II] & his wife had three children:

(a) KONRAD [III] von Roden (-after 1238). “Conradus comes de Lewenrothe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “fratre meo comite Hildeboldo de Limbere...meorum filiorum Conrado...et Henrico et altero Conrado”, for the souls of “mee et patris mei et uxoris ac filiorum meorum”, by charter dated 1223[237]. Graf von Roden. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “matris nostre He. et uxoris nostre Af. et fratrum nostrorum C. et H.”, by charter dated 1230[238]. Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim bought property in Eilstringen from “comes Conradus senior de Lewenrode...uxori sue et...fratribus suis Conrado iuniori...et Henrico et matri ipsorum” by charter dated 17 Feb 1236[239]. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “uxor nostra Afrodisia et fratres nostri Henricus Conradus, Heinricus Conradus”, by charter dated 1238[240]. “C. comes de Rothen” donated “ecclesiam Leuesthe” to Kloster Marienwerder, for the soul of “fratris nostri comitis Conradi”, by charter dated 23 Aug 1239[241]. m AFRODISIA, daughter of ---. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “matris nostre He. et uxoris nostre Af. et fratrum nostrorum C. et H.”, by charter dated 1230[242]. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “uxor nostra Afrodisia et fratres nostri Henricus Conradus, Heinricus Conradus”, by charter dated 1238[243].

(b) HEINRICH von Roden . “Conradus comes de Lewenrothe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “fratre meo comite Hildeboldo de Limbere...meorum filiorum Conrado...et Henrico et altero Conrado”, for the souls of “mee et patris mei et uxoris ac filiorum meorum”, by charter dated 1223[244]. Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim bought property in Eilstringen from “comes Conradus senior de Lewenrode...uxori sue et...fratribus suis Conrado iuniori...et Henrico et matri ipsorum” by charter dated 17 Feb 1236[245]. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “uxor nostra Afrodisia et fratres nostri Henricus Conradus, Heinricus Conradus”, by charter dated 1238[246].

(c) KONRAD von Roden . “Conradus comes de Lewenrothe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “fratre meo comite Hildeboldo de Limbere...meorum filiorum Conrado...et Henrico et altero Conrado”, for the souls of “mee et patris mei et uxoris ac filiorum meorum”, by charter dated 1223[247]. “Conradus comes de Rothen” sold property to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “uxor nostra Afrodisia et fratres nostri Henricus Conradus, Heinricus Conradus”, by charter dated 1238[248]. Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim bought property in Eilstringen from “comes Conradus senior de Lewenrode...uxori sue et...fratribus suis Conrado iuniori...et Henrico et matri ipsorum” by charter dated 17 Feb 1236[249]. “C. comes de Rothen” donated “ecclesiam Leuesthe” to Kloster Marienwerder, for the soul of “fratris nostri comitis Conradi”, by charter dated 23 Aug 1239[250].

ii) HEINRICH von Roden . “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[251].

iii) HILDEBOLD [II] von Roden (-[1226/28]). “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[252]. Graf von Limmer.

- see below.

iv) KUNIGUNDE von Roden (-after 1239). “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[253]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not been identified. “Godescalcus comes de Perremunt...et nostra contectalis Cunegundis comitissa” entered “filium nostrum Wedekindum” in Kloster Marienmünster, in the presence of “filiis nostris Godescalco et Hermanno”, by charter dated 1222[254]. m GOTTSCHALK [I] Graf von Pyrmont, son of WIDEKIND [II] von Schwalenberg Graf von Pyrmont & his wife --- (-1247 or after).

v) GERBURG von Roden . “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[255].

HILDEBOLD [II] von Roden, son of KONRAD [II] Graf von Roden & his wife Kunigunde --- (-[1226/28]). “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[256]. Graf von Limmer. “Conradus comes de Lewenrothe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “fratre meo comite Hildeboldo de Limbere...meorum filiorum Conrado...et Henrico et altero Conrado”, for the souls of “mee et patris mei et uxoris ac filiorum meorum”, by charter dated 1223[257]. “Hildeboldus comes de Limbere” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pie recordationis pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “uxore mea Hadewige comitissa filiis...meis quos tunc ex ipsa habui Conrado, Hermanno et Ludolfo”, in the presence of “fratre meo comite Conrado de Lewenrothe”, by charter dated 1223[258]. Konrad Bishop of Minden settled a dispute between the abbess of Wunstorf and “comitem H. de Limbere”, who had renounced “advocatiam...Domhoff” in favour of Kloster Wunstorf, confirmed by “domina H. relicta comitis et C. filius eorundem”, by charter dated 1228[259].

m HEDWIG [von Oldenburg, daughter of MORITZ Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Salome von Wickrath] (-1250 or after). “Comes Mauritius de Aldenburg” sold property to Kloster Bassum, when “filiam meam parvulam Salome” entered the monastery, with the consent of “uxore mea Salome et filiis...Christiano et Ottone...et filiabus meis Hathewige, Cunigunde, Salome et Oda”, by charter dated to before 1209[260]. “Hildeboldus comes de Limbere” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pie recordationis pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “uxore mea Hadewige comitissa filiis...meis quos tunc ex ipsa habui Conrado, Hermanno et Ludolfo”, in the presence of “fratre meo comite Conrado de Lewenrothe”, by charter dated 1223[261]. The primary source which confirms the parentage of Hildebold [II]’s wife has not been identified, but the introduction of the name Salome into the Roden family after her marriage is indicative of her family origin. Konrad Bishop of Minden settled a dispute between the abbess of Wunstorf and “comitem H. de Limbere”, who had renounced “advocatiam...Domhoff” in favour of Kloster Wunstorf, confirmed by “domina H. relicta comitis et C. filius eorundem”, by charter dated 1228[262]. “H...in Lymbere comitissa...et filius meus Conradus” confirmed that “dominus meus comes H.” had donated property to Kloster Mariensee by undated charter[263]. “C. comes de Limbere” donated property “Hauekesleue...quas sorori nostre domine Salome in partem dotis dedimus” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “mater nostra et fratres Ludolfus...et Hildeboldus”, by charter dated 1236[264].

Hildebold [II] & his wife had children:

1. KONRAD [IV] von Limmer (-after 1236). “Hildeboldus comes de Limbere” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pie recordationis pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “uxore mea Hadewige comitissa filiis...meis quos tunc ex ipsa habui Conrado, Hermanno et Ludolfo”, in the presence of “fratre meo comite Conrado de Lewenrothe”, by charter dated 1223[265]. Graf von Roden. Konrad Bishop of Minden settled a dispute between the abbess of Wunstorf and “comitem H. de Limbere”, who had renounced “advocatiam...Domhoff” in favour of Kloster Wunstorf, confirmed by “domina H. relicta comitis et C. filius eorundem”, by charter dated 1228[266]. “Comes...Conradus de Roden” donated property “in flumine Leyne” held by “ipse comes Conradus et pater ipsius Hildeboldus” to Kloster Marienwerder, confirmed by “uxor comitis. Conegundis et...filii Conradus, Henricus, Hildeboldus ac due filie Conegundis et Gerburg”, by undated charter[267]. “C. comes de Limbere” donated property “Hauekesleue...quas sorori nostre domine Salome in partem dotis dedimus” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “mater nostra et fratres Ludolfus...et Hildeboldus”, by charter dated 1236[268]. m LUITGARD, daughter of --- (-after 1293). “Lutgardis nobilis domina relicta comitis Conradi de Rodhen sive de Wnstorpe” donated “decime in Lancredhere” to Kloster Wunstorp by charter dated 1293[269].

2. HERMANN von Limmer (-after 1223). “Hildeboldus comes de Limbere” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pie recordationis pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “uxore mea Hadewige comitissa filiis...meis quos tunc ex ipsa habui Conrado, Hermanno et Ludolfo”, in the presence of “fratre meo comite Conrado de Lewenrothe”, by charter dated 1223[270].

3. LUDOLF [I] von Limmer (-[20 Jan/15 Jun] 1282). “Hildeboldus comes de Limbere” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder, founded by “pie recordationis pater meus Conradus comes de Rothen”, with the consent of “uxore mea Hadewige comitissa filiis...meis quos tunc ex ipsa habui Conrado, Hermanno et Ludolfo”, in the presence of “fratre meo comite Conrado de Lewenrothe”, by charter dated 1223[271]. “C. comes de Limbere” donated property “Hauekesleue...quas sorori nostre domine Salome in partem dotis dedimus” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “mater nostra et fratres Ludolfus...et Hildeboldus”, by charter dated 1236[272]. Graf von Roden. “Ludolfus...comes de Rodhen” donated property to “abbatisse Adhelheydi neptis nostre...Wnstorpensi”, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Gerhardum dictum Wrbotere”, by charter dated 22 Mar 1277[273]. “Ludolfus...comes de Rodhen” donated property “in Hukkesmere” to Kloster Wunstorp, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum...Johannis...et Salome”, by charter dated 18 Jan 1280[274]. m JUTTA, daughter of ---. “Ludolfus...comes dictus de Rodhen nec non Jutta coniux ipsius” sold property “in villa...Alem” to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 13 Nov 1272, sealed by “nostri avunculi comitis Burchardi de Wilpia”[275]. Ludolf [I] & his wife had two children:

a) JOHANN [I] von Roden (-4 Apr 1334). “Ludolfus...comes de Rodhen” donated property “in Hukkesmere” to Kloster Wunstorp, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum...Johannis...et Salome”, by charter dated 18 Jan 1280[276]. Graf von Roden. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen” donated property “in villa Alem” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “sororis nostre Salome, non habentes adhuc sobolem vel heredem”, by charter dated 9 Apr 1288[277]. Graf von Wunstorf. “Johannes...comes de Wunnestorp” donated property to “monasterio Vallis sancte Marie”, at the request of “connati nostri domini Bernardi maioris ecclesie Bremensis prepositi”, with the consent of “sororis nostre Salome et comitis Ottonis de Welpia connati nostri et nobilium de Dhefhol Rodolfi et Conradi similiter cognatorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1291[278]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen” confirmed rights granted to Kloster Wennigsen by “pater noster pie memorie Ludolfus comes” by charter dated 1292[279]. “Johannes...comes in Wnstorpe” confirmed a donation to Kloster Marienwerder made by “dominus Ludolfus de Beuelte miles” by charter dated 7 Mar 1296[280]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen sive de Wnnestorpe” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 4 Jun 1298[281]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen...cum filio nostro Ludolfo” confirmed the sale of property “in Munsle...Osterhof” made to Kloster Wunstorp by “pater noster...comes Ludolfus” by charter dated 13 Jun 1302[282]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen” confirmed a donation to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 1 Oct 1306[283]. “Johannes...comes in Roden et in Wnstorpe” sold property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “Ludolfi et Joh. filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1 Jul 1314[284]. “Johannes...comes in Roden et in Wnstorpe” promised payments to Kloster Loccum, and that “filius noster” would confirm the donation after returning from travelling, by charter dated 5 Dec 1318[285]. “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[286]. m firstly (after 9 Apr 1288) MECHTILD von Holstein, daughter of GERHARD I Graf von Holstein in Itzehoe & his first wife Elisabeth von Mecklenburg. "Gerhardus et Johannes comites Holsatie" confirmed property held by "Herboldus de Herboldessen", with the consent of "heredum nostrorum…Ludgardis ducisse de Luneburg, Elisabeth comitisse de Welpia, Gerhardi, Adolphi, Henrici, Alberti, filiorum nostrorum et…aliarum filiarum nostrarum Heilewigis et Mechtildis", by charter dated 17 Aug 1272[287]. Her marriage is indicated by the charter dated 28 Sep 1296 under which [her brother] “Adolfus...comes Holtsacie et de Scowenborch” agreed an alliance with Ludolf Bishop of Minden, excluding his obligations towards “avunculum nostrum Ottonem ducem de Luneburg, Gerhardum comitem de Hoya consanguineum nostrum, Johannem comitem de Wunstorp socerum nostrum et Gerhardum virum nobilem advocatum de Monte”[288]. This represents an unusual use of “socer” to indicate brother-in-law. m secondly ERMENGARD, daughter of --- (-after 15 Feb 1333). “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[289]. Johann [I] & his first wife had two children:

i) LUDOLF [II] von Roden (-after 28 Feb 1319). “Johannes...comes de Rodhen...cum filio nostro Ludolfo” confirmed the sale of property “in Munsle...Osterhof” made to Kloster Wunstorp by “pater noster...comes Ludolfus” by charter dated 13 Jun 1302[290]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen” confirmed a donation to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi”, by charter dated 1 Oct 1306[291]. “Johannes...comes in Roden et in Wnstorpe” sold property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “Ludolfi et Joh. filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1 Jul 1314[292]. “Ludolfus...comes in Roden et in Wnstorpe” confirmed pledges to Kloster Loccum made in his absence by “patri nostro” by charter dated 28 Feb 1319[293]. This document relates to the 5 Dec 1318 charter quoted above.

ii) JOHANN [II] von Roden . “Johannes...comes in Roden et in Wnstorpe” sold property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “Ludolfi et Joh. filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1 Jul 1314[294].

Johann [II] & his second wife had children:

iii) JOHANN [III] von Roden . “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[295]. Graf von Wunstorf und Roden. “Johannes...comes in Wunestorpe et in Roden” granted privileges to the citizens of Wunstorp by charter dated 26 May 1334[296].

iv) LUDOLF von Roden . “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[297].

v) HILDEBOLD von Roden . “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[298].

vi) LUDWIG von Roden . “Johannes...comes in Rodhen et in Wnstorpe, Irmegardis eius uxor Johannes Ludolphus Hildeboldus et Lodewicus eorum filii” confirmed a donation to Kloster Schinna by charter dated 15 Feb 1333[299].

b) SALOME von Roden (-after 1291). “Ludolfus...comes de Rodhen” donated property “in Hukkesmere” to Kloster Wunstorp, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum...Johannis...et Salome”, by charter dated 18 Jan 1280[300]. “Johannes...comes de Rodhen” donated property “in villa Alem” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “sororis nostre Salome, non habentes adhuc sobolem vel heredem”, by charter dated 9 Apr 1288[301]. “Johannes...comes de Wunnestorp” donated property to “monasterio Vallis sancte Marie”, at the request of “connati nostri domini Bernardi maioris ecclesie Bremensis prepositi”, with the consent of “sororis nostre Salome et comitis Ottonis de Welpia connati nostri et nobilium de Dhefhol Rodolfi et Conradi similiter cognatorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1291[302].

4. HILDEBOLD von Limmer (-Bremen 11 Oct 1273). “C. comes de Limbere” donated property “Hauekesleue...quas sorori nostre domine Salome in partem dotis dedimus” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “mater nostra et fratres Ludolfus...et Hildeboldus”, by charter dated 1236[303]. Archbishop of Bremen 1259.

5. SALOME von Limmer (-after 1236). “C. comes de Limbere” donated property “Hauekesleue...quas sorori nostre domine Salome in partem dotis dedimus” to Kloster Marienwerder, with the consent of “mater nostra et fratres Ludolfus...et Hildeboldus”, by charter dated 1236[304].

6. [--- von Limmer . Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1272 under which [her son] Burchard Graf von Wölpe donated property to Minden St. Moritz, witnessed by “dominus Ludolphus comes de Wunstorpe noster avunculus...”[305]. This assumes that “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. Her marriage is dated from the charter dated 1245 under which [her husband] “Conradus comes de Wilpia, mater, uxor et heredes eiusdem” mortgaged “advocatiam in palude domini Mirabilis” to Minden St. Moritz[306]. m (before 1245) KONRAD Graf von Wölpe, son of BERNHARD [II] Graf von Wölpe & his second wife Kunigunde von Wernigerode (-[23 Jul 1255/22 Sep 1257]).]

Two brothers:

1. KONRAD von Wunstorf . “Ludolfus miles dictus de Beuelte” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 7 Apr 1296, witnessed by “...milites Conradus et Hildeboldus fratres de Wnstorpe”[307].

2. HILDEBOLD von Wunstorf . “Ludolfus miles dictus de Beuelte” donated property to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 7 Apr 1296, witnessed by “...milites Conradus et Hildeboldus fratres de Wnstorpe”[308].

D. GRAFEN von SÜPPLINGENBURG

The castle of Süpplingenburg was located about 5 kilometres east of Königslutter and 20 kilometres east of Braunschweig, in the south of the present day German state of Niedersachsen. The choice of Lothar von Süpplingenburg to succeed as duke of Saxony, after the extinction of the male line of the Billung family in 1106, was presumably designed to limit the growing influence of the two more obvious candidates, Heinrich "der Schwarze" of the Welf dynasty and Otto Graf von Ballenstedt of the Askanian dynasty, the two sons-in-law of the last Billung Duke Magnus. From his maternal grandmother, Duke Lothar inherited the important county of Haldensleben in the north-eastern foreland of the Harz, and from his mother-in-law the Brunswick territories which included the castle of Katlenburg to the east of Northeim[309].

1. LIUTGER . Graf 1013. Graf im Harzgau 1021. 1031.

2. LIUTHER (-after 2 Jan 1049). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[310], Liuther and Bernhard were possible sons of Graf Liutger. The proposed relationship between Liuther and Bernhard is presumably based on their being named together in a charter dated 1063 (see below), and the connection with Liutger because both he and Bernhard are recorded as counts in Harzgau, although other examples demonstrate that the common holding of countships in the same area is not inevitably based on family relationship. "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" granted property "villam Vpelingon in pago Nortvringon in comitatu Liuthari comitis" to the church of Halberstadt by charter dated 2 Jan 1049[311]. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed privileges to the church of Halberstadt by charter dated 7 Aug 1063, which records the prior grant of two counties to the church "unum Bernhardi sive filii eius Gebehardi comitum, alterum Liutherii comitis" by Emperor Heinrich III[312]. There is no proof that Graf Liuther was related to the Süpplingenburg family. However, his being named in the 1063 charter with Graf Bernhard suggests that there may have been a family connection. It is not clear from the text of the 1063 charter whether Graf Liuthar was still alive at that date.

3. BERNHARD (-before 1069). According to Europäische Stammtafeln[313], Liuther and Bernhard were possible sons of Graf Liutger. The proposed relationship between Liuther and Bernhard is presumably based on their being named together in a charter dated 1063 (see below), and the connection with Liutger because both he and Bernhard are recorded as counts in Harzgau, although other examples demonstrate that the common holding of countships in the same area is not inevitably based on family relationship. Graf im Harzgau und Derlingau und in Nordthüringen: "Heinricus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated "talem comitatum qualem Bernhardus comes in pagis Hartegouwe ac Derlingon partimque in Northuringon nec non Belchesheim obtinuit" to the church of Halberstadt by charter dated 17 Jan 1052[314]. "Heinricus…rex" confirmed privileges to the church of Halberstadt by charter dated 7 Aug 1063, which records the prior grant of two counties to the church "unum Bernhardi sive filii eius Gebehardi comitum, alterum Liutherii comitis" by Emperor Heinrich III[315]. "Heinricus…rex" granted "comitatum Bernhardi comitis" to the church of Bremen-Hamburg by charter dated 24 Oct 1063, with the consent of "Ottonis Baiuuariorum ducis, Bertoldi ducis, Ottonis marchionis, Fritherici comitis palatine, Ekkiberti comitis"[316]. m IDA von Querfurt, daughter of GEBHARD [I] Graf von Querfurt & his wife ---. The Annalista Saxo names "Burchardum et Ida" as children of Gebhard, specifying that Ida was mother of Gerhard and grandmother of "Lotharii inperatoris"[317]. Graf Bernhard & his wife had two children:

a) GERHARD von Süpplingenburg (-killed in battle Unstrutt near Homburg 9 Jun 1075). He is named as son of Ida in the Annalista Saxo[318]. Graf im Harzgau 1052.

- see below.

b) THIETMAR von Süpplingenburg (-1093). The Annalista Saxo names "Thietmarus, patruus scilicet Lotharii inperatoris" when recording his election as Bishop of Halberstadt and his non-consecration[319]. Elected Bishop of Halberstadt 1090.

GERHARD von Süpplingenburg, son of BERNHARD von Süpplingenburg Graf im Harzgau & his wife Ida von Querfurt (-killed in battle Unstrutt near Homburg 9 Jun 1075). He is named as son of Ida in the Annalista Saxo[320]. Graf im Harzgau 1052. A supporter of the nobles who opposed Heinrich IV King of Germany, he incited the rebellion of Saxony and was killed in battle fighting the king's forces[321]. The necrology of Lüneburg records the death "9 Jun" of "Geuehardus com"[322]. The Chronicon Garstense records that "Ernust marchio Austrie et Gebehardus pater Lotharii postea imperatoris" were killed in the Saxon wars in 1075 "iuxta fluvium…(Unstrutt)"[323].

m as her first husband, HEDWIG von Formbach, daughter of FRIEDRICH Graf von Formbach & his wife Gertrud von Haldensleben. The Vita Wirntonis names "Fridericus" as father of "Hedwigis, mater Lotharii regis"[324]. 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[325]. She married secondly ([1080]) as his first wife, Thierry II Duke of Lorraine. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified.

Graf Gerhard & his wife had two children:

1. IDA (-3 Mar [1138], bur Michaelstein). The Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ name "Lotharii regis et Ite comitisse de Purchausen" as children of "Hadewic"[326]. 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, the document also naming Sigehard Patriarch of Aquileja, his mother Bilihilt, Graf Sigehard and his brother Friedrich[327]. The necrology of Salzburg St Rudpert records the death "V Non Mar" of "Ita com de Purchhusen"[328]. The necrology of Michaelbeuern records the death "V Non Mar" of "Ita com"[329]. The necrology of Melk records the death "IV Non Mar" of "Ita com de Scala"[330]. m SIEGHARD [X] Graf von Tengling, son of FRIEDRICH [I] Graf von Tengling & his wife Mathilde von Vohburg (-beheaded Regensburg 5 Feb 1104).

2. LOTHAR von Süpplingenburg ([1/8] Jun 1075-Breitenwang am Loch in Tirol 4 Dec 1137, bur Königslutter). He is named as son of Gebhard in the Annalista Saxo[331]. The Notæ Genealogicæ Bavaricæ name "Lotharii regis et Ite comitisse de Purchausen" as children of "Hadewic"[332]. He was invested as LOTHAR Duke of Saxony in 1106 by Heinrich V King of Germany after the death of Magnus Billung Duke of Saxony[333]. “Dux Liudiger eiusque...contectalis Richize” donated property “in Maretegeshufen” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “Gerthrudis com...heredis sue”, undated[334]. He was elected LOTHAR III King of Germany in 1125.

- DUKES of SAXONY.

E. GRAFEN von VELTHEIM

Veltheim lies about 10 kilometres east of Braunschweig, 8 kilometres west of Königslutter, in the south of the present day German state of Niedersachsen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of this family have not been identified unless otherwise stated below.

1. --- . m ENGELA von Steusslingen, daughter of WALTER von Steusslingen & his wife Engela --- (-5 Dec ----). The necrology of Siegburg records the death “Non Dec” of “Engela soror s Annonis archiepiscopi”[335]. Four children:

a) BURCHARD (-Ilsenburg 7 Apr 1088, bur Ilsenburg). Provost at Halberstadt before 1059. Canon at Mainz. Provost of St Simon and St Juda at Goslar. Bishop of Halberstadt 1059.

b) LANTFRIED (-after 1068).

c) ADELGOT . m ---. Adelgot & his wife had one child:

i) WERNER [I] "der Ältere" von Veltheim (-after 1087). m --- von Groitzsch, daughter of WIPRECHT von Groitzsch & his wife Sigena von Leige. The Annales Pegavienses refer to the two daughters of "Wicperti marchionis" and his wife Sigena, specifying that the second married "Wernherus senior de Velthem" by whom her children were "Wernherum et Adelgotum, postea Magdaburgensem archiepiscopum"[336]. Werner [I] & his wife had two children:

(a) WERNER [II] von Veltheim (-after 1133). The Annales Pegavienses refer to the two daughters of "Wicperti marchionis" & his wife Sigena, specifying that the second married "Wernherus senior de Velthem" by whom her children were "Wernherum et Adelgotum, postea Magdaburgensem archiepiscopum"[337].

- see below.

(b) ADELGOT von Veltheim (-12 Jun 1119). The Annales Pegavienses refer to the two daughters of "Wicperti marchionis" & his wife Sigena, specifying that the second married "Wernherus senior de Velthem" by whom her children were "Wernherum et Adelgotum, postea Magdaburgensem archiepiscopum"[338]. Provost at Magdeburg. Archbishop of Magdeburg 1107.

d) daughter .

1. HERRAND (-23 Oct 1102). Bishop of Halberstadt.

WERNER [II] von Veltheim, son of WERNER [I] "der Ältere" von Veltheim & his wife --- von Groitzsch (-after 1133). The Annales Pegavienses refer to the two daughters of "Wicperti marchionis" & his wife Sigena, specifying that the second married "Wernherus senior de Velthem" by whom her children were "Wernherum et Adelgotum, postea Magdaburgensem archiepiscopum"[339].

m MATHILDE von Krosigk, daughter of DEDO von Krosigk & his wife Bia ---.

Werner [II] & his wife had one child:

1. WERNER [III] von Veltheim (-after 1170). Graf von Osterburg 1157. Graf von Veltheim 1149. m as her second husband, ADELHEID von Ballenstedt, widow of HEINRICH [IV] Graf von Stada Markgraf der Nordmark, daughter of OTTO "der Reiche" Graf von Ballenstedt & his wife Eilika of Saxony ([1100]-). The Annalista Saxo names "Adelbertum marchionem et filiam Adelheidem" as children of "Ottoni comiti de Ballenstidi" and his wife Eilika, specifying that Adelheid married "Heinrico marchioni de Stathen"[340]. The Annales Stadenses name "Adelheithem sororem marchionis Alberti" as wife of "Heinricum" and specify that she married secondly "vasallus suus Wernerus de Velthem" by whom she had "Albertum de Asterburg et reliquam prolem"[341]. Werner [III] & his wife had --- children:

a) WERNER [IV] von Veltheim (-killed in battle Brandenburg 1157).

b) ALBRECHT von Veltheim (-before 26 Feb 1207). The Annales Stadenses record that "Adelheithem sororem marchionis Alberti" married secondly "vasallus suus Wernerus de Velthem" by whom she had "Albertum de Asterburg et reliquam prolem"[342]. Graf von Veltheim und Osterburg. He founded Abtei Krevese before 1200[343]. m (before 12 Jun 1162) ODA von Artlenburg, daughter of SIEGFRIED Graf von Artlenburg & his wife ---. Albrecht & his wife had three children:

i) WERNER [V] von Veltheim (-after 1214).

ii) ALBRECHT von Veltheim (-after 1214).

iii) SIEGFRIED von Veltheim (-after 1242). Graf von Osterburg und Altenhausen. m SOPHIE von Wölpe, daughter of BERNHARD [II] Graf von Wölpe & his first wife Sophie von Dassel (-after 1239). Siegfried & his wife had four children:

(a) WERNER [VI] (-after 1216).

(b) SIEGFRIED (-after 1216).

(d) SOPHIE (-before 1243). m GOZMAR Graf von Kirchberg, son of FRIEDRICH Graf von Kirchberg & his wife --- von Ziegenhain (-after 1227).

c) children . The Annales Stadenses record that "Adelheithem sororem marchionis Alberti" married secondly "vasallus suus Wernerus de Velthem" by whom she had "Albertum de Asterburg et reliquam prolem"[344].

F. GRAFEN von WÖLTINGERODE und WOLDENBERG

Wöltingerode and Woldenberg lay about 10 kilometres north-east of Goslar, about 25 kilometres north-west of Wernigerode, in the south of the present day German state of Niedersachsen. The charters quoted below show that the Wöltingerode/Woldenberg comital family was closely associated with the episcopal church of Hildesheim.

Two siblings:

1. LUDOLF von Wöltingerode (-20 Feb 1153). Lothar King of Germany confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Goslar and Kloster Riechenberg, involving “Liudolf de Waletingeroth eiusdem ecclesie advocatus Richenbergensi”, by charter dated 17 Jun 1129, in the presence of “Liudolfus filius Liudolfi de Waletingeroth et Liudegerus frater eius”[345]. Graf von Wöltingerode. “Liudolfus comes et filius eius Liudolfus, Wernherus filius sororis domni Liudolfi...” witnessed the charter dated 30 Jun 1142 under which Bernhard Bishop of Hildesheim settled a dispute between inhabitants of Othfresen and Heissum[346]. “...Comes Lutolfus et filii eius Lutolfus et Burkardus, Hogerus” witnessed the charter dated 9 May 1152 under which Friedrich I King of Germany granted protection to Kloster Goslar[347]. m MECHTILD, daughter of ---. Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Wöltingerode by “viri tres nobiles ac comites Liudolfus...et Hagerus ac Burchardus germani fratres”, for the souls of “patris sui Liudolfi et matris sue Machtildis”, by charter dated 19/21 Oct 1174[348]. Ludolf & his wife had four children:

a) LUDOLF (-after 1190). Lothar King of Germany confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Goslar and Kloster Riechenberg, involving “Liudolf de Waletingeroth eiusdem ecclesie advocatus Richenbergensi”, by charter dated 17 Jun 1129, in the presence of “Liudolfus filius Liudolfi de Waletingeroth et Liudegerus frater eius”[349]. “Liudolfus comes et filius eius Liudolfus, Wernherus filius sororis domni Liudolfi...” witnessed the charter dated 30 Jun 1142 under which Bernhard Bishop of Hildesheim settled a dispute between inhabitants of Othfresen and Heissum[350]. “...Comes Lutolfus et filii eius Lutolfus et Burkardus, Hogerus” witnessed the charter dated 9 May 1152 under which Friedrich I King of Germany granted protection to Kloster Goslar[351]. Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Wöltingerode by “viri tres nobiles ac comites Liudolfus...et Hagerus ac Burchardus germani fratres”, for the souls of “patris sui Liudolfi et matris sue Machtildis”, by charter dated 19/21 Oct 1174[352]. “...Comes Ludolfus de Waltincherote et filius ipsius Ludencherus...” witnessed the charter dated to [1186/90] under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed a sale of property to Kloster Riddagshausen[353]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the identity of Ludolf’s wife has not been identified. Ludolf & his wife had four children:

i) LUDGER (-7 Mar ----). “...Comes Ludolfus de Waltincherote et filius ipsius Ludencherus...” witnessed the charter dated to [1186/90] under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed a sale of property to Kloster Riddagshausen[354]. “...Ludegerus et Ludolfus, Hogerus et Burchardus de Waldenberge...” witnessed the charter dated 1189 under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Dorstadt[355]. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 7 Mar of “Ludingerus comes de Waldenberge”[356]. “Laici: Ludegerus comes de Waldenbroke, Hermannus comes de Hartesburg, Henricus comes de Sladem et eius frater Ludgerus...” witnessed the charter dated 8 Sep 1201 under which Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed a donation to Kloster Ringelheim[357]. Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed a donation to Kloster Wöltingerode “in manu comitis Ludegeri” by charter dated 21 Oct 1206, witnessed by “...comes Ludgerus de Waldenbroch, comes Fredericus de Poppenburc...”[358].

ii) LUDOLF (-after 1189). “...Ludolfus iunior de Walthingeroth...” witnessed the charter dated 1 Dec 1181 under which Emperor Friedrich I confirmed property “in castro Hoemburc” to Hildesheim church[359]. “...Ludegerus et Ludolfus, Hogerus et Burchardus de Waldenberge...” witnessed the charter dated 1189 under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Dorstadt[360].

iii) BURCHARD (-3 Apr 1235). A charter dated to [1197/1226] records a donation made to Hildesheim Cathedral by “Jo[hannes] de Stenvorde et uxor et filii eius...consanguineorum nostrorum Burchardi Brunswicensis prepositi et sororis eius domine Adelheidis comitisse de Svirin” confirmed an exchange of property with Schwerin Cathedral[361]. The precise relationship between the Steinfurt and Woldenburg families has not been ascertained.

iv) ADELHEID (-20 Mar ----). A charter dated to [1197/1226] records a donation made to Hildesheim Cathedral by “Jo[hannes] de Stenvorde et uxor et filii eius...consanguineorum nostrorum Burchardi Brunswicensis prepositi et sororis eius domine Adelheidis comitisse de Svirin”[362]. It is chronologically possible that Adelheid was the wife of Helmold [I], the only contemporary Graf von Schwerin whose wife is not otherwise recorded. [m HELMOLD [I] Graf von Schwerin, son of [GÜNZEL [I] Graf von Schwerin & his wife Oda --- (-[1195/96]).]

b) LUDGER . Lothar King of Germany confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Goslar and Kloster Riechenberg, involving “Liudolf de Waletingeroth eiusdem ecclesie advocatus Richenbergensi”, by charter dated 17 Jun 1129, in the presence of “Liudolfus filius Liudolfi de Waletingeroth et Liudegerus frater eius”[363].

c) BURCHARD (-after 1189). “...Comes Lutolfus et filii eius Lutolfus et Burkardus, Hogerus” witnessed the charter dated 9 May 1152 under which Friedrich I King of Germany granted protection to Kloster Goslar[364]. Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Wöltingerode by “viri tres nobiles ac comites Liudolfus...et Hagerus ac Burchardus germani fratres”, for the souls of “patris sui Liudolfi et matris sue Machtildis”, by charter dated 19/21 Oct 1174[365]. Graf von Woldenberg. “De baronibus: Burchardus comes de Waldenberg...” witnessed the charter dated 29 Nov 1178 under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the properties of Kloster Lamspringe[366]. Graf von Wöltingerode. “...Comes Burchardus de Waltingerode et comes Hogerus frater suus...” witnessed the charter dated 16 Nov 1180 under which Emperor Friedrich I granted Stade to Siegfried Archbishop of Bremen[367]. “...Comes Burchardus de Waltingerode...” witnessed the charter dated 1 Sep 1188 under which Emperor Friedrich I granted protection to Kloster Walkenried[368]. “...Ludegerus et Ludolfus, Hogerus et Burchardus de Waldenberge...” witnessed the charter dated 1189 under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Dorstadt[369].

d) HOYER (-after 1189). “...Comes Lutolfus et filii eius Lutolfus et Burkardus, Hogerus” witnessed the charter dated 9 May 1152 under which Friedrich I King of Germany granted protection to Kloster Goslar[370]. Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Wöltingerode by “viri tres nobiles ac comites Liudolfus...et Hagerus ac Burchardus germani fratres”, for the souls of “patris sui Liudolfi et matris sue Machtildis”, by charter dated 19/21 Oct 1174[371]. “...Comes Burchardus de Waltingerode et comes Hogerus frater suus...” witnessed the charter dated 16 Nov 1180 under which Emperor Friedrich I granted Stade to Siegfried Archbishop of Bremen[372]. “...Ludegerus et Ludolfus, Hogerus et Burchardus de Waldenberge...” witnessed the charter dated 1189 under which Adelog Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed the foundation of Kloster Dorstadt[373].

2. daughter . m ---. One child:

a) WERNER . “Liudolfus comes et filius eius Liudolfus, Wernherus filius sororis domni Liudolfi...” witnessed the charter dated 30 Jun 1142 under which Bernhard Bishop of Hildesheim settled a dispute between inhabitants of Othfresen and Heissum[374].

Two brothers:

1. HERMANN von Woldenberg (-[14 Mar 1243/Jul 1244]). Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim donated property held from “Hermanno et Henrico fratribus de Waldenberch” to Kloster Loccum by charter dated 18 Apr 1213[375]. Graf von Woldenberg. “Comes Hermannus et comes Henricus fratres de Waldenberh, comes Fridericus de Poppenborch...” witnessed the charter dated 1217 under which Siegfried Bishop of Hildesheim donated “decimam in Alvessem” to Kloster Wöltingerode[376]. Gerhard Archbishop of Bremen confirmed the donation of "duos mansos in Wenderod" made to Kloster Ilsenburg by "Hermannus et Heinricus fratres comites de Waldenberg" by charter dated 23 Feb 1234[377]. m (1227) SOPHIE von Everstein, daughter of ALBERT [IV] Graf von Everstein & his second wife Agnes von Wittelsbach (-after 3 Mar 1272). “Sophia in Woldenberch quondam comitissa...cum Burchardus filius noster comes de Woldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried by charter dated 3 Mar 1272[378]. Hermann & his wife had children:

a) BURCHARD von Woldenberg . “Borchardus comes de Woldenberge” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Borchardi, Hermanni et Woltheri”, and confirmed the similar donation made by “Hermannus comes de Woldenberge filius patrui sui”, by charter dated 10 Nov 1270[379]. “Sophia in Woldenberch quondam comitissa...cum Burchardus filius noster comes de Woldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried by charter dated 3 Mar 1272[380]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Burchard’s wife has not been identified. Burchard & his wife had three children:

i) BURCHARD von Woldenberg . “Borchardus comes de Woldenberge” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Borchardi, Hermanni et Woltheri”, and confirmed the similar donation made by “Hermannus comes de Woldenberge filius patrui sui”, by charter dated 10 Nov 1270[381].

ii) HERMANN von Woldenberg . “Borchardus comes de Woldenberge” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Borchardi, Hermanni et Woltheri”, and confirmed the similar donation made by “Hermannus comes de Woldenberge filius patrui sui”, by charter dated 10 Nov 1270[382]. “Hermannus, Henricus et Otto comites de Waldenberch filii quondam Henrici comitis et Hermannus comes de Waldenberch filius Borchardi f. c.” donated property “in Goslar” to Walkenried by charter dated 5 Mar 1286[383].

iii) WALTER von Woldenberg . “Borchardus comes de Woldenberge” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Borchardi, Hermanni et Woltheri”, and confirmed the similar donation made by “Hermannus comes de Woldenberge filius patrui sui”, by charter dated 10 Nov 1270[384].

b) HEINRICH von Woldenberg (-before 5 Mar 1286). “Heinricus comes de Waldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Heinrici, Hermanni et Ottonis”, by charter dated 15 Aug 1272[385]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Heinrich’s wife has not been identified. Heinrich & his wife had three children:

i) HEINRICH von Woldenberg . “Heinricus comes de Waldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Heinrici, Hermanni et Ottonis”, by charter dated 15 Aug 1272[386]. “Hermannus, Henricus et Otto comites de Waldenberch filii quondam Henrici comitis et Hermannus comes de Waldenberch filius Borchardi f. c.” donated property “in Goslar” to Walkenried by charter dated 5 Mar 1286[387].

ii) HERMANN von Woldenberg . “Heinricus comes de Waldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Heinrici, Hermanni et Ottonis”, by charter dated 15 Aug 1272[388]. “Hermannus, Henricus et Otto comites de Waldenberch filii quondam Henrici comitis et Hermannus comes de Waldenberch filius Borchardi f. c.” donated property “in Goslar” to Walkenried by charter dated 5 Mar 1286[389].

iii) OTTO von Woldenberg . “Heinricus comes de Waldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Heinrici, Hermanni et Ottonis”, by charter dated 15 Aug 1272[390]. “Hermannus, Henricus et Otto comites de Waldenberch filii quondam Henrici comitis et Hermannus comes de Waldenberch filius Borchardi f. c.” donated property “in Goslar” to Walkenried by charter dated 5 Mar 1286[391].

2. HEINRICH von Woldenberg (-26 Nov 1251). Graf von Woldenberg. “Comes Heinricus de Waldenberg, comes Liudolfus de Halremunt, Fridericus et Bernhardus comites de Poppenburg...” were named as fiduciaries in the charter dated 1/8 Nov 1214 under which Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim donated property to Hildesheim St. Andreas[392]. Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim donated property held from “Hermanno et Henrico fratribus de Waldenberch” to Kloster Loccum by charter dated 18 Apr 1213[393]. “Comes Hermannus et comes Henricus fratres de Waldenberh, comes Fridericus de Poppenborch...” witnessed the charter dated 1217 under which Siegfried Bishop of Hildesheim donated “decimam in Alvessem” to Kloster Wöltingerode[394]. "Adolfus…comes de Schowenburch" donated property to the church at Riddagshusen by charter dated 23 Jan 1234, witnessed by "frater noster Bruno prepositus de Lubeke, Ludolfus comes de Haleremunt, Heinricus comes de Dannenberech, Henricus comes de Waldenberech…"[395]. Gerhard Archbishop of Bremen confirmed the donation of "duos mansos in Wenderod" made to Kloster Ilsenburg by "Hermannus et Heinricus fratres comites de Waldenberg" by charter dated 23 Feb 1234[396]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Heinrich’s wife has not been identified. Heinrich & his wife had six children:

a) HERMANN . Graf von Woldenberg. “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[397]. “Borchardus comes de Woldenberge” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Borchardi, Hermanni et Woltheri”, and confirmed the similar donation made by “Hermannus comes de Woldenberge filius patrui sui”, by charter dated 10 Nov 1270[398].

b) LUDOLF . “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[399].

c) HEINRICH . “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[400].

d) LUDOLF . “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[401].

e) HOYER . “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[402].

f) JOHANN . “Hermannus comes de Waldenberg” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratris sui L[udolphi] præpositi majoris ecclesiæ in Hildesheim et Henrici canonici ibidem, Ludolfi, Hoieri et Johannes”, by charter dated 15 Oct 1269[403].

1. MECHTILD von Woldenberg (-before 1268). The Historia Monasterii Rastedensis refers to the wife of "Otto comes de Aldenborgh" as "de Woldenberge"[404]. The primary source which confirms her precise parentage has not been identified. m OTTO [I] Graf von Oldenburg, son of MORITZ [I] Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Salome von Wickrath (-before 10 Jul 1256, bur Hude).

Three brothers:

1. LUDOLF von Woldenberg . “Conradus et Johannes fratres et Ludolfus...comites de Woldenberghe” donated the church of Wulfinghausen to the bishop of Hildesheim by undated charter[405].

2. KONRAD von Woldenberg . “Conradus et Johannes fratres et Ludolfus...comites de Woldenberghe” donated the church of Wulfinghausen to the bishop of Hildesheim by undated charter[406].

3. JOHANN von Woldenberg . “Conradus et Johannes fratres et Ludolfus...comites de Woldenberghe” donated the church of Wulfinghausen to the bishop of Hildesheim by undated charter[407].

Chapter 3. ENGERN

A. HERREN von BRAKEL

[Two siblings:]

1. AMELUNG von Brakel (-after 18 Nov 1229). “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[408]. “Ministeriales Ameluncus comes, Heinricus dapifer et Lippoldus frater eius, Hermannus de Brakele...” witnessed another charter dated 6 Aug 1216[409]. “Dominus Volqwinus de Swalenberg cum consensu fratris sui Adolphi de Woldecke” confirmed donations to Kloster Gerden, which had been challenged by “dominus Amelungus...in Brackele cum fratre suo domino Heinrico...de Lippa”, by charter dated 18 Nov 1229[410]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Amelung’s wife has not been identified. Amelung & his wife had five children:

a) HEINRICH von Brakel . “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[411]. “Ministeriales Ameluncus comes, Heinricus dapifer et Lippoldus frater eius, Hermannus de Brakele...” witnessed another charter dated 6 Aug 1216[412].

b) KONRAD von Brakel . “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[413].

c) LEOPOLD von Brakel . “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[414]. “Ministeriales Ameluncus comes, Heinricus dapifer et Lippoldus frater eius, Hermannus de Brakele...” witnessed another charter dated 6 Aug 1216[415].

d) HERMANN von Brakel (-after 1246). “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[416]. “Ministeriales Ameluncus comes, Heinricus dapifer et Lippoldus frater eius, Hermannus de Brakele...” witnessed another charter dated 6 Aug 1216[417]. Adolf Graf von Waldeck donated property to Kloster Hardehausen in which “de Brakele Hermannus et Wernherus filius eius” held an interest by charter dated 1246[418]. m ---. The name of Hermann’s wife has not been identified. Hermann & his wife had one child:

i) WERNER von Brakel (-after 14 Apr 1261). Adolf Graf von Waldeck donated property to Kloster Hardehausen in which “de Brakele Hermannus et Wernherus filius eius” held an interest by charter dated 1246[419].

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e) WERNER von Brakel . “...Amelungus comes et filii eius Heinricus, Conradus, Lippoldus, Herimannus et Wernerus de Brakele...” witnessed the charter dated 6 Nov 1213 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Willebadessen[420].

2. [HEINRICH zur Lippe (-after 18 Nov 1229). “Dominus Volqwinus de Swalenberg cum consensu fratris sui Adolphi de Woldecke” confirmed donations to Kloster Gerden, which had been challenged by “dominus Amelungus...in Brackele cum fratre suo domino Heinrico...de Lippa”, by charter dated 18 Nov 1229[421]. Their different names suggest that Amelung and Heinrich were uterine brothers who did not share the same father. Heinrich has not been connected to the main Lippe family.]

WERNER von Brakel, son of HERMANN von Brakel & his wife --- (-after 14 Apr 1261). Adolf Graf von Waldeck donated property to Kloster Hardehausen in which “de Brakele Hermannus et Wernherus filius eius” held an interest by charter dated 1246[422]. “Wernherus miles de Brakele” renounced certain property in a dispute with Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “uxore mea Methtilde et filio meo Bernhardo [...qui nunc puer est] et duabus filiabus meis Elisabeth et Regelinde”, by charter dated 1252, which names “Bertoldus de Brakele, Hermannus de Brakele, Raueno de Papenhem, Amelungus comes” as fiduciaries[423]. “Wernherus de Bracle miles...cum uxore nostra Mechildi et filio nostro Bernhardo et filia nostra Reilindi” renounced rights over certain property in favour of Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 14 Apr 1261[424].

m MECHTILD, daughter of --- (-after 14 Apr 1261). “Wernherus miles de Brakele” renounced certain property in a dispute with Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “uxore mea Methtilde et filio meo Bernhardo [...qui nunc puer est] et duabus filiabus meis Elisabeth et Regelinde”, by charter dated 1252[425]. Her relationship with the Volmestein family is suggested by the charter dated 1290 under which [her son] “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”[426], assuming that “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. If this is correct, she was Mechtild von Volmestein, daughter of Heinrich von Volmestein & his second wife Sophie von Altena. “Wernherus de Bracle miles...cum uxore nostra Mechildi et filio nostro Bernhardo et filia nostra Reilindi” renounced rights over certain property in favour of Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 14 Apr 1261[427].

Werner & his wife had three children:

1. ELISABETH von Brakel . “Wernherus miles de Brakele” renounced certain property in a dispute with Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “uxore mea Methtilde et filio meo Bernhardo [...qui nunc puer est] et duabus filiabus meis Elisabeth et Regelinde”, by charter dated 1252[428].

2. REGELINDE von Brakel . “Wernherus miles de Brakele” renounced certain property in a dispute with Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “uxore mea Methtilde et filio meo Bernhardo [...qui nunc puer est] et duabus filiabus meis Elisabeth et Regelinde”, by charter dated 1252[429]. “Wernherus de Bracle miles...cum uxore nostra Mechildi et filio nostro Bernhardo et filia nostra Reilindi” renounced rights over certain property in favour of Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 14 Apr 1261[430].

3. BERNHARD von Brakel (-after 1290). “Wernherus miles de Brakele” renounced certain property in a dispute with Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “uxore mea Methtilde et filio meo Bernhardo [...qui nunc puer est] et duabus filiabus meis Elisabeth et Regelinde”, by charter dated 1252[431]. “Wernherus de Bracle miles...cum uxore nostra Mechildi et filio nostro Bernhardo et filia nostra Reilindi” renounced rights over certain property in favour of Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 14 Apr 1261[432]. “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie et filiorum meorum Ottonis, Hermanni et Wernheri”, for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”, by charter dated 1290[433]. m SOPHIE, daughter of ---. “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie et filiorum meorum Ottonis, Hermanni et Wernheri”, for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”, by charter dated 1290[434]. Bernhard & his wife had three children:

a) OTTO von Brakel . “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie et filiorum meorum Ottonis, Hermanni et Wernheri”, for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”, by charter dated 1290[435].

b) HERMANN von Brakel . “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie et filiorum meorum Ottonis, Hermanni et Wernheri”, for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”, by charter dated 1290[436].

c) WERNER von Brakel . “Bernhardus de Brakel miles” donated property to Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie et filiorum meorum Ottonis, Hermanni et Wernheri”, for the sake of “avunculi Eberhardi nostri de Volmestene”, by charter dated 1290[437].

B. HERREN von DIEPHOLZ

Diepholz lies about 40 kilometres north-east of Osnabrück, in the present-day German state of Niedersachsen.

1. GOTTSCHALK von Diepholz (-after 18 Jan 1181). “...Dominus Gotschalkus de Difholte...” witnessed the charter dated 18 Jan 1181 under which Siegfried Archbishop of Bremen sold “desertum...Ouernigelant”[438].

1. HERMANN von Diepholz (-after 26 Jul 1220). Burggraf von Diepholz. “Cunradus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed a donation to Kloster Egidius, Münster made by “frater meus Hermannus burggravius et filii sui Wernherus prepositus sancti Martini et canonicus ecclesie maioris in Minda et Cunradus” by charter dated 26 Jul 1220[439]. m ---. Hermann & his wife had two children:

a) KONRAD von Diepholz . “Cunradus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed a donation to Kloster Egidius, Münster made by “frater meus Hermannus burggravius et filii sui Wernherus prepositus sancti Martini et canonicus ecclesie maioris in Minda et Cunradus” by charter dated 26 Jul 1220[440].

b) WERNER von Diepholz . “Cunradus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed a donation to Kloster Egidius, Münster made by “frater meus Hermannus burggravius et filii sui Wernherus prepositus sancti Martini et canonicus ecclesie maioris in Minda et Cunradus” by charter dated 26 Jul 1220[441].

2. KONRAD von Diepholz . Bishop of Minden. “Cunradus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed a donation to Kloster Egidius, Münster made by “frater meus Hermannus burggravius et filii sui Wernherus prepositus sancti Martini et canonicus ecclesie maioris in Minda et Cunradus” by charter dated 26 Jul 1220[442].

Two brothers:

1. RUDOLF von Diepholz (-1303 or after). Konrad Bishop of Osnabrück founded Drebber provostry, with the consent of “nobilium virorum Rodolphi et Conradi fratrum de Depholte”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1280[443]. Herr von Diepholz. “Hemannus nobilis de Blankena dictus Hode” bequeathed all his property to “nobili viro domino Rodolfo de Depholte...consanguineo nostro...et domino Conrado fratri suo” by charter dated 1285[444]. “Nobili viro domino Rodolfo de Depholte” swore allegiance to the archbishop of Köln for “castrum Vlotowe”, naming “domino C. fratre suo” as his possible successor, by charter dated 2 May 1295[445]. Ludwig Bishop of Osnabrück donated certain property, with the consent of “...nobili viro domino Rodolfo de Depholte et uxori sue”, by charter dated 26 Jun 1299[446]. m firstly (after 1275) as her second husband, AGNES von Kleve, widow of BERNHARD [IV] Herr zur Lippe, daughter of DIETRICH IV "Nust" Graf von Kleve & his second wife Hedwig von Meissen (-before 1 Aug 1285). m secondly (Nyköping 1285) MARIANNA Valdemarsdotter, daughter of VALDEMAR King of Sweden & his first wife Sophie of Denmark (-after 1299).

2. KONRAD von Diepholz (-after 15 Sep 1298). Konrad Bishop of Osnabrück founded Drebber provostry, with the consent of “nobilium virorum Rodolphi et Conradi fratrum de Depholte”, by charter dated 1 Mar 1280[447]. “Hemannus nobilis de Blankena dictus Hode” bequeathed all his property to “nobili viro domino Rodolfo de Depholte...consanguineo nostro...et domino Conrado fratri suo” by charter dated 1285[448]. “Nobili viro domino Rodolfo de Depholte” swore allegiance to the archbishop of Köln for “castrum Vlotowe”, naming “domino C. fratre suo” as his possible successor, by charter dated 2 May 1295[449]. m (before 6 Feb 1278) --- von Rietberg, daughter of KONRAD [I] Graf von Rietberg & his wife Oda zur Lippe. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 6 Feb 1278 under which [her brother] Konrad Bishop of Osnabrück mortgaged property to “nobili viro domino Conrado de Dhefholte sororio nostro”[450]. Konrad & his wife had children:

a) HEDWIG von Diepholz . The marriage contract between “Johannes...comes de Oldenborch” and “nobilis vir Conradus de Depholt...suam filiam H-dewigim” is dated 15 Sep 1298[451]. m (contract 15 Sep 1298) as his second wife, JOHANN [II] Graf von Oldenburg, son of CHRISTIAN [III] Graf von Oldenburg & his first wife Hedwig --- (-[7 Sep 1314/4 Dec 1316).

b) RUDOLF von Diepholz (-after 25 Nov 1350). Ludwig Bishop of Osnabrück agreed an alliance with “nobili viro Rodolpho domicello de Depholte” by charter dated 13 May 1305[452]. Gottfried Bishop of Minden pemitted “Rodulfum et Borch. fratres nobiles de Defholthe” to build within their territory for 12 years by charter dated 14 Apr 1306[453]. “Cristianus...comes in Aldenborgh nec non Rodolfus nobilis domicellus in Desholte” confirmed an agreement between “dominam Agnetem de Aldenburgh abbatissam” and “Thedhardum dictum de Bosne militem...” by charter dated 4 Jul 1307[454]. “Ottho dux de Bruneswic et de Luneborch” mortgaged property to “viris nobilibus Rodolpho et Borch. dictis de Dhefholte” by charter dated 1 Aug 1307[455]. Otto Duke of Brunswick granted “comitiam Wischfrisonum...” to “domino Rodolfo de Depholte” by charter dated 16 Jul 1318[456]. Gerhard Graf von Hoya agreed an alliance with “domino Rodolfo domino de Diepholte consanguineo nostro” by charter dated 18 Nov 1326[457]. “Johannes...comes de Oldenborgh et Delmenhorst ac Cristianus filius eius” sold property to “Alverico de Sturden civi Bremensi”, with the consent of “Conegundis uxoris”, naming as fiduciaries “Cristianus frater noster in Delmenhorst et Johannes in Oldenborgh comites ac Conradus filius domini Rodolphi nobilis domini de Depholte”, by charter dated 13 Jul 1335[458]. “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[459]. m JUTTA von Oldenburg, daughter of OTTO [II] Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Oda --- (-1331 or after). Canoness at Quedlinburg 1294. “Otto...comes in Aldenborch” donated property to Kloster Bassum and “matertere nostre domine Sophie abbatisse”, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Mauritii Bremensis ecclesie canonici...et duorum filiorum nostrorum Johannis et Cristiani”, in compensation for expenses incurred when “duas filias nostras...Juttam...et Agnetem” entered Kloster Quedlinburg, by charter dated 2 Jan 1294, sealed by “fratris nostri domini Mauritii”[460]. Rudolf & his wife had children:

i) KONRAD von Diepholz (-before 14 Feb 1379). “Johannes...comes de Oldenborgh et Delmenhorst ac Cristianus filius eius” sold property to “Alverico de Sturden civi Bremensi”, with the consent of “Conegundis uxoris”, naming as fiduciaries “Cristianus frater noster in Delmenhorst et Johannes in Oldenborgh comites ac Conradus filius domini Rodolphi nobilis domini de Depholte”, by charter dated 13 Jul 1335[461]. “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[462]. Herr von Diepholz. “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[463]. m firstly ([1325]) MECHTILD von Holstein, daughter of ADOLF VI Graf von Holstein in Schauenburg & his wife Helene von Sachsen (-before 1340). m secondly (contract 7 May 1342) ARMGARD von Waldeck, daughter of HEINRICH [IV] Graf von Waldeck & his wife ---. The marriage contract between “seniori domino de Depholte domino Conrado eius filio” and “Heinricus comes de Wald...filiam” is dated 7 May 1342[464]. Konrad & his first wife had four children:

(a) RUDOLF von Diepholz . “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[465]. “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[466].

(b) KONRAD von Diepholz . “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[467]. “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[468].

(c) HEINRICH von Diepholz . “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[469]. “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[470].

(d) OTTO von Diepholz . “Rudolphus senior, Conradus et Rudolphus iuniores nobiles in Depholte” founded a chapel “in castro nostro Depholt”, with the consent of “Rudolphi, Conradi, Hinrici et Ottonis nostri domini Conradi predicti filiorum”, by charter dated 25 Nov 1350[471]. “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[472].

Konrad & his second wife had children:

(e) JOHANN von Diepholz (-1421). “Conradus nobilis dominus in Depholte” granted property to “Arnoldus et Ludolphus meus filius dicti Rodewolt”, with the consent of “Rudolfi, Conradi, Hinrici, Ottonis et Johannis nostorum filiorum”, by charter dated 6 Mar 1356[473]. Herr von Diepholz. m KUNIGUNDE von Oldenburg, daughter of KONRAD [II] Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Kunigunde ---.

- HERREN von DIEPHOLZ[474].

c) OTTO von Diepholz (-after 23 Dec 1304). Otto Bishop of Münster mortgaged property to “consanguineis nostris Ottoni et Burchardo de Depholte fratribus” by charter dated 23 Dec 1304[475].

d) BURCHARD von Diepholz (-after 1 Aug 1307). Otto Bishop of Münster mortgaged property to “consanguineis nostris Ottoni et Burchardo de Depholte fratribus” by charter dated 23 Dec 1304[476]. Gottfried Bishop of Minden pemitted “Rodulfum et Borch. fratres nobiles de Defholthe” to build within their territory for 12 years by charter dated 14 Apr 1306[477]. “Ottho dux de Bruneswic et de Luneborch” mortgaged property to “viris nobilibus Rodolpho et Borch. dictis de Dhefholte” by charter dated 1 Aug 1307[478].

e) HEDWIG von Diepholz . “Henrich greue tho Sterenberghe” granted property held by “unse moder” to “Heylewighe unser...vruwen” by charter dated 14 Feb 1330[479]. m HEINRICH Graf von Sternberg, son of ---.

C. GRAFEN von EVERSTEIN

The castle of Everstein was located on the left bank of the river Weser, about 30 kilometres north-west of Dassel in the present-day German state of Niedersachsen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

1. ALBERT [Adalbert] [I] von Everstein (-after 1122). Dietrich Bishop of Naumburg confirmed that “Graf Albrecht von Eberstein” had founded a church “in dem Gau Dobenau” by charter dated 1122[480]. m as her first husband, JUDITH von Schwalenberg, daughter of WIDEKIND Graf von Schwalenberg & his wife Lutrud [von Itter]. The Chronographus Corbeienses records the marriage of "pater iuvenculæ Hloutwicus de Lare" and "sororem Volcwini" after the death of "viro suo Adelberto de Everstein"[481]. She married secondly Ludwig [II] Graf von Lohra. Graf Albert [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ALBERT [Adalbert] [II] von Everstein (-after 18 Apr 1158). The Chronographus Corbeienses names "Adelbertus, filius prioris Adelberti" (referring to "Adelberto de Everstein")[482]. Graf von Everstein. “Adalbertus comes de Everstein, Luidolfus frater episcopi...” witnessed the charter dated 1142 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to Kloster Addinghof[483]. "Adelbertus comes de Eversten…" witnessed the charter dated 1157 under which Arnold Archbishop of Mainz confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Amelungsborn and Grene church[484]. “Adalbertus comes de Euerstein...” witnessed the charter dated 18 Apr 1158 under which Arnold Archbishop of Mainz confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Amelungsborn and the church of Grene[485]. m ---. The name of Albert's wife is not known. Graf Albert [II] & his wife had one child:

i) ALBERT [III] von Everstein (-after 4 Apr 1197). Graf von Everstein. ["…comes Adelbertus de Everstene…" witnessed the charter dated 3 Feb 1162 under which Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony confirmed a sale of property by Kloster Bursfeld[486]. It is not known whether this document refers to Albert [II] or Albert [III].] "…Adelbertus comes de Everstein…" witnessed the charter dated 1184 under which Konrad [I] Archbishop of Mainz exchanged property with Kloster Walkenried[487]. "…comes Albertus de Eberstein, comes Cunradus filius suus…" witnessed the charter dated 1186 under which Konrad [I] Archbishop of Mainz confirmed property of Tettenborn church[488]. "…Comes Athelbertus de Everstein" witnessed the charter dated 21 Oct 1192 under which Emperor Heinrich VI confirmed donations to Corbey[489]. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed that “C. Albertus de Everstein” had exchanged property with Kloster Amelungsborn by charter dated 1196[490]. “Albertus...comes de Eversteine” donated property to Kloster Amelungsborn, with the consent of “Alberti filii mei”, by charter dated 4 Apr 1197[491]. m (after 1166) as her third husband, RYKSA of Silesia, widow firstly of don ALFONSO VII "el Emperador" King of Castile and León, and secondly of RAYMOND BERENGER II Comte de Provence, daughter of WŁADYSŁAW II “Wygnaniec/the Exile” Prince of Krakow and Silesia & his wife Agnes of Austria [Babenberg] ([1130/40]-16 Jun [1185]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and her three marriages has not yet been identified. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Rikissam", daughter of "regi Russie nomine Musuch" & his wife "Rikissam [filiam ducis Vergescelai de Polonia]", as wife firstly of "imperatoris Castelle Alfunso" and subsequently of "comiti Aragonensi et post comiti Alberto de Everstein ultra Coliniam"[492], contradicting other sources in many respects. Graf Albert [III] & his wife had two children:

(a) ALBERT [IV] von Everstein (-19 Sep [1210/17]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Albertum et fratres eius" as children of "comiti Alberto de Everstein ultra Coliniam" and his wife "Rikissam"[493]. Graf von Everstein.

- see below.

(b) KONRAD [I] von Everstein (-[1233]). "…comes Albertus de Eberstein, comes Cunradus filius suus…" witnessed the charter dated 1186 under which Konrad [I] Archbishop of Mainz confirmed property of Tettenborn church[494]. "Conradus…comes in Eversten et fratres ipsius Otto…Ludewicus et Hermannus" confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 1200[495]. “Nos fratres de Everstein” confirmed donations to Kloster Willebadessen made by “patris nostri Alberti et patrui nostri Conradi”, when “Conradus...filiam suam neptem nostram Clementiam” entered the abbey, by charter dated 1233[496]. m REGENWIZE, daughter of ---. Konrad [II] & his wife had one child:

(1) CLEMENTIA von Everstein (-after 1233). “Nos fratres de Everstein” confirmed donations to Kloster Willebadessen made by “patris nostri Alberti et patrui nostri Conradi”, when “Conradus...filiam suam neptem nostram Clementiam” entered the abbey, by charter dated 1233[497]. Nun at Willebadessen.

2. KONRAD von Everstein (-after 15 Aug 1128). “...Cunradus de Eberstein...” witnessed the charter dated 3 Jan 1125 under which Adalbert Archbishop of Mainz confirmed the properties of Kloster Lippoldsberg[498]. Graf und Vogt von Helmarshausen.

3. ERNST . Graf von Everstein 7 Jul 1123.

ALBERT [IV] von Everstein, son of ALBERT [III] Graf von Everstein & his wife Ryksa of Silesia (-19 Sep [1210/17]). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "Albertum et fratres eius" as children of "comiti Alberto de Everstein ultra Coliniam" and his wife "Rikissam"[499]. “Albertus...comes de Eversteine” donated property to Kloster Amelungsborn, with the consent of “Alberti filii mei”, by charter dated 4 Apr 1197[500]. Graf von Everstein. “A...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 1202, witnessed by “uxor eius A. comitissa et filius eius comes C...”[501]. “Albertus comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Hardehausen by charter dated 1206, witnessed by “...Heithenricus comes de Luterberge...”[502]. “Adalbertus...comes de Euerstein” confirmed a donation to Kloster Lippoldsberg, in the presence of “contectali nostra domina Agna comitissa”, by charter dated 1207[503]. “Comes Lampertus de Geliche, Adolfus comes de Dasle, Albertus comes de Euerstein...” witnessed the charter dated 22 Sep 1209 under which Siegfried Archbishop of Mainz confirmed a donation to Kloster Bursfeld[504].

[m firstly ---. The first marriage of Albert [IV] is indicated because his son Konrad was adult in 1217, the chronology for which would be tight if he had been born from Albert’s marriage to Agnes von Wittelsbach.]

m [secondly] ([1198/1202]) as her second husband, AGNES von Wittelsbach, widow of GERHARD Wildgraf und Graf von Kyrburg, daughter of OTTO [VI] Pfalzgraf of Bavaria & his wife Benedikta von Wörth (-5 Mar ----). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to the wife of "Albertum [filius comiti Alberto de Everstein ultra Coliniam]" as "neptem archiepiscopi Moguntini que fuerat comitissa Silvestris sororem scilicet illius comitis Ottonis de Withhelebac qui interfecit Philippum de Suavia"[505]. Another indication of her two marriages is provided by the charter dated 28 Jun 1253 under which [her grandson, son of her son by her first marriage] “Gerhardus...Maguntine sedis archiepiscopus” confirmed a donation made by [her son by her second marriage] “patruus noster Otto comes de Euerstein”[506]. “A...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 1202, witnessed by “uxor eius A. comitissa et filius eius comes C...”[507]. “Adalbertus...comes de Euerstein” confirmed a donation to Kloster Lippoldsberg, in the presence of “contectali nostra domina Agna comitissa”, by charter dated 1207[508].

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

1. OTTO von Everstein (-27 Oct 1270). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines refers to "Albertum [filius comiti Alberto de Everstein ultra Coliniam]" & his wife having seven sons, the eldest being "Otto…prepositus Aquensis"[509]. Provost of St Servatius at Maastricht 1218/22. Provost of St Maria, Aachen 1218/38 and 1243/70. Provost at Emmerich 1231/38. Elected Bishop of Liège 1238/41. Provost of St Andreas, Köln 1240 and [1249/50]/1270. Canon at St Lambert, Liège 1249/51. Archdeacon at Xanten 1266, provost 1266/70.

2. KONRAD [II] von Everstein (-Brunswick 7 Aug [1256], bur Brunswick St Blasius). “A...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 1202, witnessed by “uxor eius A. comitissa et filius eius comes C...”[510]. Graf von Everstein. “Conrad Graf von Everstein” donated a wood “Sunder” to Kloster Amelungsborn by charter dated 1217[511]. “C. et O. fratres comites de Euersten” confirmed ownership of property “in media villæ Scerue” by undated charter[512]. Heinrich Abbot of Helmarshausen confirmed that “Conrado et Ottone comitibus de Euersten” had donated “decimam in Northe” by charter dated 1221[513]. “Conradus comes” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Gerden by “patribus nostris”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Ottonis et Heinrici”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1225[514]. “Conradus comes cum consensu fratrum...Lothewici, Hermanni, Alberti” confirmed the donation made by “fratris nostri Ottonis” to Kloster Gerden by charter dated 8 Dec 1226[515]. "Conradus…comes in Eversten et fratres ipsius Otto…Ludewicus et Hermannus" confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 1200 (must be misdated)[516]. “Conradus de Everstein et fratres mei Otto...Hermannus et Lodewicus” freed property of Kloster Gerden by charter dated 1230[517]. “Nos fratres de Everstein” confirmed donations to Kloster Willebadessen made by “patris nostri Alberti et patrui nostri Conradi”, when “Conradus...filiam suam neptem nostram Clementiam” entered the abbey, by charter dated 1233[518]. “Conradus...comes de Euerstene...et filius noster Conradus” mortgaged a mill to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...prepositi Alberti et comitis Ottonis”, by charter dated 1245[519]. “C. et O., H. et L. comites de Eberstein” donated rights to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 11 May 1246[520]. The Annales Sancti Blasii Brunsvicenses record that "suspensus est comes Conradus de Everstein" by "duce Alberto" in 1256[521]. m firstly LUTGARD, daughter of --- (-14 Feb before 1243). m secondly ERMENTRUD von Dassel, daughter of ADOLF [II] Graf von Dassel & his wife --- (-after 1250). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1250 under which [her husband] “Conradus...comes de Euersten” confirmed the donation to Kloster Loccum made by “Adolphus senior comes de Dasle”, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis filie dicti comitis”[522]. Konrad [II] & his first wife had children:

a) KONRAD [III] von Everstein (-[23 Apr 1283/25 May 1285]). “Conradus...comes de Euerstene...et filius noster Conradus” mortgaged a mill to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...prepositi Alberti et comitis Ottonis”, by charter dated 1245[523]. “...Conradus filius comitis Conradi de Everstene...” witnessed the charter dated 3 Apr 1250 under which “W[idekindus]...advocatus de Minda” confirmed a donation to Kloster Moritz in Insula[524]. Graf von Everstein. "Conradus comes de Euerstein" donated “castri mei de Osen super flumen Wisere siti” to Konrad Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “uxoris mee Irmengardis et filie mee Luchardis”, by charter dated 24 Nov 1259[525]. "Otto, Hermannus, Ludewicus et Conradus comites de Euerstein” granted “proprietatem castri nostri Euesteyn maioris” to Engelbert [II] Archbishop of Köln by charter dated 3 Jan 1265[526]. “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, and the support of “patrui mei comitis Lodewici senioris, cognati mei comitis Ottonis filii comitis Hermanni de Everstein”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[527]. "Conradus comes de Euerstein" transferred "partem castri Euerstein" to Sifrid Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “Irmegardis nostre uxoris et Engelberti filii nostri primogeniti”, by charter dated 19 Mar 1283[528]. m IRMENGARD, daughter of --- (-after 19 Mar 1283). "Conradus comes de Euerstein" donated “castri mei de Osen super flumen Wisere siti” to Konrad Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “uxoris mee Irmengardis et filie mee Luchardis”, by charter dated 24 Nov 1259[529]. [“Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[530]. The fact that Konrad’s wife is named Irmengard in the charters dated 24 Nov 1259 and 19 Mar 1283 indicates that “Lutgarde” in this document is a mistranscription.] "Conradus comes de Euerstein" transferred "partem castri Euerstein" to Sifrid Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “Irmegardis nostre uxoris et Engelberti filii nostri primogeniti”, by charter dated 19 Mar 1283[531]. Konrad [III] & his wife had six children:

i) ENGELBERT von Everstein . “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[532]. "Conradus comes de Euerstein" transferred "partem castri Euerstein" to Sifrid Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “Irmegardis nostre uxoris et Engelberti filii nostri primogeniti”, by charter dated 19 Mar 1283[533]. “Egelbertus comes de Eversten, Wedekindus canonicus Mindensis ac Hinricus fratres” exchanged property with the bishop of Minden by charter dated 6 Mar 1288[534].

ii) LUCKARDIS von Everstein . "Conradus comes de Euerstein" donated “castri mei de Osen super flumen Wisere siti” to Konrad Archbishop of Köln, with the consent of “uxoris mee Irmengardis et filie mee Luchardis”, by charter dated 24 Nov 1259[535].

iii) KONRAD von Everstein . “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[536].

iv) ALBRECHT von Everstein . “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[537].

v) WIDEKIND von Everstein . “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the consent of “conjuge mea Lutgarde filiisque meis Engelberto, Conrado, Alberto, Widekindo”, by charter dated 13 Dec 1282[538]. “Egelbertus comes de Eversten, Wedekindus canonicus Mindensis ac Hinricus fratres” exchanged property with the bishop of Minden by charter dated 6 Mar 1288[539].

vi) HEINRICH von Everstein . “Egelbertus comes de Eversten, Wedekindus canonicus Mindensis ac Hinricus fratres” exchanged property with the bishop of Minden by charter dated 6 Mar 1288[540].

Graf Albert [IV] & his [first/second] wife had four children:

3. HEINRICH (-after 19 Jun 1225). “Conradus comes” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Gerden by “patribus nostris”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Ottonis et Heinrici”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1225[541]. “O. comes de Euersten...per manus uxoris mei Ermengardis et filii mei Alberti” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Hardehausen by “pater noster comes Albertus”, at the request of “fratres mei Conradus et Heinricus comites”, by charter dated 1225[542].

4. FRIEDRICH (-after 12 May 1261). Provost at Nörten 1222. Provost at Hameln: “Friedrich Graf von Everstein Dom-Custos in Mainz” was confirmed as provost at Hameln by the abbot of Fulda by charter dated 1 Mar 1234[543].

5. LUDWIG [I] (-15 Sep 1284). "Conradus…comes in Eversten et fratres ipsius Otto…Ludewicus et Hermannus" confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 1200 (must be misdated)[544]. “Conradus comes cum consensu fratrum...Lothewici, Hermanni, Alberti” confirmed the donation made by “fratris nostri Ottonis” to Kloster Gerden by charter dated 8 Dec 1226[545]. “Conradus de Everstein et fratres mei Otto...Hermannus et Lodewicus” freed property of Kloster Gerden by charter dated 1230[546]. Graf von Everstein. “C. et O., H. et L. comites de Eberstein” donated rights to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 11 May 1246[547]. "Otto, Hermannus, Ludewicus et Conradus comites de Euerstein” granted “proprietatem castri nostri Euesteyn maioris” to Engelbert [II] Archbishop of Köln by charter dated 3 Jan 1265[548]. “Lodewicus...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Wilbadessen, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Alberti et Lodewici”, by charter dated 21 Jul 1277, in the presence of “frater noster comes Otto et avunculus noster comes Ludolfus de Dasle...”[549]. m ADELA von Gleichen, daughter of LAMBERT [III] Graf von Gleichen & his wife Sophie von Orlamünde (-before 1266). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Ludwig [I] & his wife had children:

a) ALBRECHT von Everstein . “Lodewicus...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Wilbadessen, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Alberti et Lodewici”, by charter dated 21 Jul 1277[550].

- GRAFEN von EVERSTEIN (in Denmark)[551].

b) LUDWIG von Everstein . “Lodewicus...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Wilbadessen, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Alberti et Lodewici”, by charter dated 21 Jul 1277, in the presence of “frater noster comes Otto et avunculus noster comes Ludolfus de Dasle...”[552].

6. HERMANN [I] (-before 1272). "Conradus…comes in Eversten et fratres ipsius Otto…Ludewicus et Hermannus" confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 1200 (must be misdated)[553]. “Conradus comes cum consensu fratrum...Lothewici, Hermanni, Alberti” confirmed the donation made by “fratris nostri Ottonis” to Kloster Gerden by charter dated 8 Dec 1226[554]. “Conradus de Everstein et fratres mei Otto...Hermannus et Lodewicus” freed property of Kloster Gerden by charter dated 1230[555]. “C. et O., H. et L. comites de Eberstein” donated rights to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 11 May 1246[556]. “Hermannus...comes in Everstene et uxor mea Hadhewigis cometissa” donated property in “Kerchoff...Cimiterium” to Kloster Falkenhagen by charter dated 1263[557]. "Otto, Hermannus, Ludewicus et Conradus comites de Euerstein” granted “proprietatem castri nostri Euesteyn maioris” to Engelbert [II] Archbishop of Köln by charter dated 3 Jan 1265[558]. m HEDWIG, daughter of JOHANN Jakobsson & his wife Adelheid von Dassel (-6 Jun 1262). “Hermannus...comes in Everstene et uxor mea Hadhewigis cometissa” donated property in “Kerchoff...Cimiterium” to Kloster Falkenhagen by charter dated 1263[559]. Hermann [I] & his wife had children:

a) OTTO von Everstein . “Otto comes de Euerstein et Bernardus dominus de Brakele...sororio nostro” promised support to the archbishop of Köln against the bishops of Osnabrück and Paderborn by charter dated 1 Jul 1282[560]. His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 13 Dec 1282 under which [his cousin] “Conradus...comes de Euerstein” donated property to Kloster Bredenvorde, with the support of “patrui mei comitis Lodewici senioris, cognati mei comitis Ottonis filii comitis Hermanni de Everstein”[561].

- GRAFEN von EVERSTEIN[562].

b) daughter . Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1 Jul 1282 under which [her brother] “Otto comes de Euerstein et Bernardus dominus de Brakele...sororio nostro” promised support to the archbishop of Köln against the bishops of Osnabrück and Paderborn[563]. m BERNHARD von Brakel, son of ---.

Graf Albert [IV] & his [second] wife had [six] children:

7. OTTO [I] (-1282 or after). Graf von Everstein. “C. et O. fratres comites de Euersten” confirmed ownership of property “in media villæ Scerue” by undated charter[564]. Heinrich Abbot of Helmarshausen confirmed that “Conrado et Ottone comitibus de Euersten” had donated “decimam in Northe” by charter dated 1221[565]. “Conradus comes” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Gerden by “patribus nostris”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Ottonis et Heinrici”, by charter dated 19 Jun 1225[566]. "Conradus…comes in Eversten et fratres ipsius Otto…Ludewicus et Hermannus" confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 1200 (must be misdated)[567]. “O. comes de Euersten...per manus uxoris mei Ermengardis et filii mei Alberti” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Hardehausen by “pater noster comes Albertus”, at the request of “fratres mei Conradus et Heinricus comites”, by charter dated 1225[568]. “Conradus comes cum consensu fratrum...Lothewici, Hermanni, Alberti” confirmed the donation made by “fratris nostri Ottonis” to Kloster Gerden by charter dated 8 Dec 1226[569]. “Conradus de Everstein et fratres mei Otto...Hermannus et Lodewicus” freed property of Kloster Gerden by charter dated 1230[570]. “Conradus...comes de Euerstene...et filius noster Conradus” mortgaged a mill to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...prepositi Alberti et comitis Ottonis”, by charter dated 1245[571]. “Otto...comes de Everstein” donated property to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...prepositi Waltheri, Conradi canonici Trajectensis, comitis Alberti”, by charter dated [1245/46][572]. “C. et O., H. et L. comites de Eberstein” donated rights to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 11 May 1246[573]. “Otto...comes de Eversten...cum nostri filii Alberti” donated “ecclesiam in Heddinchosen” to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 25 Dec 1250[574]. “Comites de Euerstene...Ottonem, Conradum, Hermannum, Ludewicum et eorum fratres” donated property to Kloster Arolsen, with the consent of “uxoris sue Ermegardis”, by charter dated 1252[575]. “Otto...comes de Euerstein et Albertus filius eius” settled disputes over property “in Scerue” by charter dated 2 Aug 1263[576]. "Otto, Hermannus, Ludewicus et Conradus comites de Euerstein” granted “proprietatem castri nostri Euesteyn maioris” to Engelbert [II] Archbishop of Köln by charter dated 3 Jan 1265[577]. “Otto atque liberi Alberti filii nostri...Bertoldus Fredericus et Otto comites de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Arolsen by charter dated 5 Apr 1277[578]. “Fredericus comes de Ridberg” settled disputes with Siegfried Archbishop of Köln, giving as hostages “pueros...Conradum filium nostrum, Ottonem de Eversteyn et Symonen filium comitis de Dasselen”, by charter dated 24 Oct 1277[579]. m ERMGARD von Arnstein, daughter of WALTER [III] von Arnstein & his wife Gertrud von Ballenstedt (-24 Dec 1243). “O. comes de Euersten...per manus uxoris mei Ermengardis et filii mei Alberti” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Hardehausen by “pater noster comes Albertus”, at the request of “fratres mei Conradus et Heinricus comites”, by charter dated 1225[580]. [“Comites de Euerstene...Ottonem, Conradum, Hermannum, Ludewicum et eorum fratres” donated property to Kloster Arolsen, with the consent of “uxoris sue Ermegardis”, by charter dated 1252 (presumably misdated if Ermgard’s date of death is correctly stated as above)[581].] Otto [I] & his wife had children:

a) ALBRECHT von Everstein (-[1274/75]). “O. comes de Euersten...per manus uxoris mei Ermengardis et filii mei Alberti” confirmed a donation made to Kloster Hardehausen by “pater noster comes Albertus”, at the request of “fratres mei Conradus et Heinricus comites”, by charter dated 1225[582]. “Otto...comes de Everstein” donated property to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...prepositi Waltheri, Conradi canonici Trajectensis, comitis Alberti”, by charter dated [1245/46][583]. “Otto...comes de Eversten...cum nostri filii Alberti” donated “ecclesiam in Heddinchosen” to Kloster Wormeln by charter dated 25 Dec 1250[584]. “Otto...comes de Euerstein et Albertus filius eius” settled disputes over property “in Scerue” by charter dated 2 Aug 1263[585]. His date of death is indicated by the charter dated 1275 under which [his father] “Otto...comes de Everstein” founded anniversaries in Kloster Amelungsborn for “uxoris nostræ filiique nostri Alberti”[586]. m GISELA von Büren, daughter of BERTHOLD von Büren & his wife Adelheid --- (-after 1308). “Bertoldus vir nobilis de Buren” mortgaged property, with the consent of “domine Alheydis uxoris nostre et Bertoldi nepotis nostri, Bertoldi filii nostre et Gisle filie nostre”, by charter dated 1252[587]. The primary source which confirms her marriage has not been identified. It is indicated by the charter dated 1264 under which [her brother] “Bertoldus iuvenis dominus in Buren” confirmed an exchange of property with the archbishop of Köln made by “pater noster B. senior dominus de Buren ac Bertoldus iuvenis consanguineus noster nobilis”, witnessed by “...Albertus sororius noster de Eversten”[588]. Albrecht & his wife had children:

i) BERTHOLD von Everstein . “Otto atque liberi Alberti filii nostri...Bertoldus Fredericus et Otto comites de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Arolsen by charter dated 5 Apr 1277[589].

ii) FRIEDRICH von Everstein . “Otto atque liberi Alberti filii nostri...Bertoldus Fredericus et Otto comites de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Arolsen by charter dated 5 Apr 1277[590].

iii) OTTO von Everstein . “Otto atque liberi Alberti filii nostri...Bertoldus Fredericus et Otto comites de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Arolsen by charter dated 5 Apr 1277[591]. Graf von Büren: Otto Bishop of Paderborn confirmed that “Henricus de Homborgk avunculus noster videlicet b. m. Gislæ sororis nostræ defunctæ quondam filius...et Bodo frater eius” had confirmed a donation made by “Johannes de Homborgk pater ipsius et noster sororius” to Kloster Amelungsborn by charter dated 14 Apr 1295, witnessed by “comes Otto de Buren noster consanguineus...”[592]. The precise family relationship between Otto von Everstein and the confirmant has not been ascertained: presumably it was through his maternal grandmother.

b) WALTER . “Otto...comes de Everstein” donated property to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...prepositi Waltheri, Conradi canonici Trajectensis, comitis Alberti”, by charter dated [1245/46][593].

c) KONRAD . “Otto...comes de Everstein” donated property to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...prepositi Waltheri, Conradi canonici Trajectensis, comitis Alberti”, by charter dated [1245/46][594].

8. ALBERT (-1260 or after). “Conradus comes cum consensu fratrum...Lothewici, Hermanni, Alberti” confirmed the donation made by “fratris nostri Ottonis” to Kloster Gerden by charter dated 8 Dec 1226[595]. “Conradus...comes de Euerstene...et filius noster Conradus” mortgaged a mill to Stift Hameln, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...prepositi Alberti et comitis Ottonis”, by charter dated 1245[596]. Provost at Hildesheim.

9. ADELA (-after 1233). m BURCHARD [III] Graf von Scharzfeld, son of --- (-before 28 May 1233).

10. [CLEMENTIA (-after 1257). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 11 May 1259 under which [her son] “L...comes de Dasle et A. filius fratris sui” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, witnessed by “avunculus noster comes Otto de Everstene et Albertus et Conradus filii eius...”[597]. This assumes that “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. However, this assumption is not inevitable, as shown by the charter dated 21 Jul 1277 under which “Lodewicus...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Wilbadessen, in the presence of “frater noster comes Otto et avunculus noster comes Ludolfus de Dasle...”[598], in which “avunculus” appears to indicate a nephew or cousin relationship, depending on which of the named individuals the term refers. “Clement. vidua comitis de Dasle, Adolfus, Ludolfus et Wilbrandus filii eius” granted property “in villa Wilschethe” to Otto Duke of Brunswick by charter dated 1238[599]. m (before 15 May 1231) LUDOLF [IV] Graf von Dassel, son of ADOLF [I] Graf von Dassel & his wife Clementia von Schwarzburg (-before 1238).]

11. BENEDIKTA (-after 1283). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m GOTTSCHALK von Plesse, son of --- (-after 1253).

12. SOPHIE (-after 3 Mar 1272). “Sophia in Woldenberch quondam comitissa...cum Burchardus filius noster comes de Woldenberch” donated property “in Goslaria” to Walkenried by charter dated 3 Mar 1272[600]. m (1227) HERMANN [I] Graf von Woldenberg, son of --- (-[14 Mar 1243/Jul 1244]). Gerhard Archbishop of Bremen confirmed the donation of "duos mansos in Wenderod" made to Kloster Ilsenburg by "Hermannus et Heinricus fratres comites de Waldenberg" by charter dated 23 Feb 1234[601].

D. GRAFEN von HOYA

The origin of Heinrich [I] Graf von Hoya has not been traced. It is possible that he was related to the Oldenburg and Spiegelberg families: all three families were involved in donations of property “in Dufleborch” to Kloster Mariensee, assuming some shared ownership of the land by inheritance (the charter dated 1235 quoted below, and the undated charter under which “Ot. comes in Oldenburgh...et meus Johannes cognatus” donated “bona Dufleborgh” to Kloster Mariensee, at the request of “consanguinei B. de Spegelberge”[602]).

1. HEINRICH [I] von Hoya (-25 Nov 1235, bur Bücken). Graf von Hoya. “Heinricus comes in Hoya et filiius meus eiusdem nominis” sold “bona...in Dufleborch” to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 1235[603]. His burial place is confirmed by the undated charter under which [his son] “H. comes de Hoya” donated property to Kloster Bücken where “parentum nostrorum” were buried[604]. m (after 27 Dec 1215) RICHZA von Wölpe, daughter of BERNHARD [II] Graf von Wölpe & his first wife Sophie von Dassel ([1195/98]-before 7 Jun 1227, bur Bücken). "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[605]. The family origin of the wife of Heinrich [I] Graf von Hoya is suggested by the charter dated 10 Aug 1242 under which “Hermannus dictus Hodo” sold property “in parrochia Ghiltene...in manus comitis Conradi de Welpa...” to Kloster Mariensee, witnessed by “...prefatus comes de Welpa...comes Heinricus de Hoia, dominus Widikinnus frater eiusdem comitis, Hermannus de Brunighusen, Guintherus de Hoia et filius eius Rotgerus...”[606]. It is confirmed by the charter dated 18 Mar 1255 under which [her son] “Wedekindus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed the foundation of Kloster Mariensee by “avus noster bone memorie B. comes de Welpa”[607]. Her burial place is confirmed by the undated charter under which [her son] “H. comes de Hoya” donated property to Kloster Bücken where “parentum nostrorum” were buried[608]. Heinrich [I] & his wife had children:

a) HEINRICH [II] von Hoya (-[25/27] Jan [1290]). “Heinricus comes in Hoya et filiius meus eiusdem nominis” sold “bona...in Dufleborch” to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 1235[609]. Graf von Hoya. “H. comes de Hoia” relinquished “decimam in Holthorpe” in favour of the archbishop of Bremen, with the consent of “uxore mea et pueris eius, Ottone et Burchardo fratribus...meis”, by undated charter[610]. “Hermannus dictus Hodo” sold property “in parrochia Ghiltene...in manus comitis Conradi de Welpa...” to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 10 Aug 1242, witnessed by “...prefatus comes de Welpa...comes Heinricus de Hoia, dominus Widikinnus frater eiusdem comitis, Hermannus de Brunighusen, Guintherus de Hoia et filius eius Rotgerus...”[611]. "Henricus comes de Hoya et Jutta uxor mea" renounced rights "in bonis de Barme" which "Ludovicus comes de Rauensberg" had sold to "domino duci Limburgensi" by charter dated 1244[612]. “Frater noster Henricus de Hoya et Conradus de Welpa comites...” witnessed the charter dated 5 Mar 1254 under which Widekind Bishop of Minden granted property to Kloster Schinna[613]. “Hinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Jutte et filiorum nostorum Johannis, Hinrici, Gerhardi”, by charter dated 17 Mar 1265[614]. “H[einricus] comes de Hoya” confirmed that “consobrinus noster H[einricus] advocatus de monte et sui fratres” renounced rights in property donated by “pater eorum Widekindus advocatus gener noster” in favour of Kloster Lahde by charter dated to [1267][615]. “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[616]. “Frethericus comes de Retberg”, having been captured following “conflictu Zulpeke” by Gerhard Bishop of Münster, decreed that the latter should not be punished, naming “consanguineis meis Bernardo et Hermanno fratribus dominis de Lippia meisque affinibus Ottone de Ravensberg et Hinrico de Hoya comitibus, dominis Ludolfo de Stenvorde et Hinrico advocato de Monte”, by charter dated 27 Jan 1268 (O.S.)[617]. “Ermengardis...cometessa de Oldenburg” mortgaged “advocatiam domus...in Bersen” to Kloster Bassum, with the consent of “patris nostri Henrici comitis de Hoya et fratrum nostrorum domini Henrici canonici Mindensis, domini Gerhardi canonici Bremensis, et Johannis comitis...et filiorum nostrorum...Wilbrandi et Gerhardi puerorum”, in memory of “filii nostri Lothewici defuncti”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1278[618]. m firstly HEDWIG, daughter of ---. The chronology of the family of Heinrich’s wife Jutta von Ravensberg indicates that she could not have been the mother of his daughters Ermengard [Elisabeth] and Richza. “H. comes de Hoia” relinquished “decimam in Holthorpe” in favour of the archbishop of Bremen, with the consent of “uxore mea et pueris eius, Ottone et Burchardo fratribus...meis”, by undated charter[619]. Her name is confirmed by the charter dated 20 Nov 1257 under which [her husband] “Heynricus...comes de Hoya” donated property to Kloster Heiligenrode, for the souls of “patris nostri Heynrici comitis ac matris nostre Rikecen...et uxorum nostrarum Hathewigis et Iute et Conradi militis de Rauensberge”[620]. Her family origin has not been ascertained. m secondly (before 1244) JUTTA von Ravensberg, daughter of LUDWIG Graf von Ravensberg & his first wife Gertrud zur Lippe (-12 May 1282). "Henricus comes de Hoya et Jutta uxor mea" renounced rights "in bonis de Barme" which "Ludovicus comes de Rauensberg" had sold to "domino duci Limburgensi" by charter dated 1244[621]. “Hinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Jutte et filiorum nostorum Johannis, Hinrici, Gerhardi”, by charter dated 17 Mar 1265[622]. Heinrich [II] & his first wife had two children:

i) ERMENGARD [Elisabeth] von Hoya (-after 11 Nov 1278). Pope Innocent IV issued a dispensation for the marriage of “H. junior comes de Aldeburg.” and “natam...comitis in Hoya dictum Henr”, despite “quarta consanguinitatis linea”, dated 11 May 1249[623]. The precise family relationship between the couple has not been ascertained. "Henricus comes de Aldenborch, Elizabeth comitissa" founded Vlotho monastery by charter dated 16 Mar 1258[624]. “Ermengardis...cometessa de Oldenburg” mortgaged “advocatiam domus...in Bersen” to Kloster Bassum, with the consent of “patris nostri Henrici comitis de Hoya et fratrum nostrorum domini Henrici canonici Mindensis, domini Gerhardi canonici Bremensis, et Johannis comitis...et filiorum nostrorum...Wilbrandi et Gerhardi puerorum”, in memory of “filii nostri Lothewici defuncti”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1278[625]. m (Papal dispensation Lyon 11 May 1249) HEINRICH [V] von Wildeshausen Graf von Oldenburg, son of HEINRICH [III] von Wildeshausen Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Ermentrud --- (-1278 or after).

ii) RICHZA von Hoya (-before 1270). The Historia Monasterii Rastedensis names "comes Cristianus de Oldenburg" as son of "Iohannis comitis et Rixedis comitissa de Hoya"[626]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1274 under which [her sons] “Cristianus et Otto fratres comites in Oldenburg” confirmed an agreement made by “noster avus...comes de Hoya et filius suus Johannes noster avunculus” with “noster dapifer dominus Martinus Fleckescilt”[627]. m JOHANN [I] Graf von Oldenburg, son of CHRISTIAN [III] Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Agnes von Isenberg (-1262 or after).

Heinrich [II] & his second wife had five children:

iii) JOHANN von Hoya (-18 Jan 1279). “Hinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Jutte et filiorum nostorum Johannis, Hinrici, Gerhardi”, by charter dated 17 Mar 1265[628]. “Cristianus et Otto fratres comites in Oldenburg” confirmed an agreement made by “noster avus...comes de Hoya et filius suus Johannes noster avunculus” with “noster dapifer dominus Martinus Fleckescilt” by charter dated 1274[629]. “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[630]. “Ermengardis...cometessa de Oldenburg” mortgaged “advocatiam domus...in Bersen” to Kloster Bassum, with the consent of “patris nostri Henrici comitis de Hoya et fratrum nostrorum domini Henrici canonici Mindensis, domini Gerhardi canonici Bremensis, et Johannis comitis...et filiorum nostrorum...Wilbrandi et Gerhardi puerorum”, in memory of “filii nostri Lothewici defuncti”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1278[631].

iv) HEINRICH von Hoya (-30 Aug 1302). “Hinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Jutte et filiorum nostorum Johannis, Hinrici, Gerhardi”, by charter dated 17 Mar 1265[632]. “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[633]. “Ermengardis...cometessa de Oldenburg” mortgaged “advocatiam domus...in Bersen” to Kloster Bassum, with the consent of “patris nostri Henrici comitis de Hoya et fratrum nostrorum domini Henrici canonici Mindensis, domini Gerhardi canonici Bremensis, et Johannis comitis...et filiorum nostrorum...Wilbrandi et Gerhardi puerorum”, in memory of “filii nostri Lothewici defuncti”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1278[634]. “Gerhardus...comes de Hoya...cum fratribus nostris Heinrico Mindensis ecclesie maioris canonico et Ottone” donated property to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 1284[635].

v) GERHARD [I] von Hoya (-18 Oct 1312). “Hinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Jutte et filiorum nostorum Johannis, Hinrici, Gerhardi”, by charter dated 17 Mar 1265[636]. “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[637]. “Ermengardis...cometessa de Oldenburg” mortgaged “advocatiam domus...in Bersen” to Kloster Bassum, with the consent of “patris nostri Henrici comitis de Hoya et fratrum nostrorum domini Henrici canonici Mindensis, domini Gerhardi canonici Bremensis, et Johannis comitis...et filiorum nostrorum...Wilbrandi et Gerhardi puerorum”, in memory of “filii nostri Lothewici defuncti”, by charter dated 11 Nov 1278[638]. Graf von Hoya. “Gerhardus...comes de Hoya...cum fratribus nostris Heinrico Mindensis ecclesie maioris canonico et Ottone” donated property to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 1284[639]. “Adolfus...comes Holtsacie et de Scowenborch” agreed an alliance with Ludolf Bishop of Minden, excluding his obligations towards “avunculum nostrum Ottonem ducem de Luneburg, Gerhardum comitem de Hoya consanguineum nostrum, Johannem comitem de Wunstorp socerum nostrum et gerhardum virum nobilem advocatum de Monte”, by charter dated 28 Sep 1296[640]. The precise family relationship between Graf Gerhard and Adolf Graf von Holstein-Schauenburg has not been ascertained. m as her first husband, LUITGARD von Mecklenburg, daughter of JOHANN III Fürst von Mecklenburg in Wismar & his wife Helene von Rügen ([1289/90]-drowned 1352, bur Wismar Franciscan Church). She married secondly Adolf VII Graf von Holstein-Schauenburg in Segeberg. She married thirdly (after 22 Nov 1318) Günther [III] Graf von Lindau-Ruppin.

vi) OTTO [I] von Hoya (-[23 Apr/2 Aug] 1324). “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[641]. “Gerhardus...comes de Hoya...cum fratribus nostris Heinrico Mindensis ecclesie maioris canonico et Ottone” donated property to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 1284[642]. Graf von Hoya.

- see below.

vii) SOPHIE von Hoya . Abbess of Bassum. “Otto...comes in Aldenborch” donated property to Kloster Bassum and “matertere nostre domine Sophie abbatisse”, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Mauritii Bremensis ecclesie canonici...et duorum filiorum nostrorum Johannis et Cristiani”, in compensation for expenses incurred when “duas filias nostras...Juttam...et Agnetem” entered Kloster Quedlinburg, by charter dated 2 Jan 1294, sealed by “fratris nostri domini Mauritii”[643].

b) WIDEKIND von Hoya (-20 Sep 1261). “Hermannus dictus Hodo” sold property “in parrochia Ghiltene...in manus comitis Conradi de Welpa...” to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 10 Aug 1242, witnessed by “...comes Heinricus de Hoia, dominus Widikinnus frater eiusdem comitis...”[644]. Bishop of Minden 1253. “Frater noster Henricus de Hoya et Conradus de Welpa comites...” witnessed the charter dated 5 Mar 1254 under which Widekind Bishop of Minden granted property to Kloster Schinna[645].

c) OTTO von Hoya . “H. comes de Hoia” relinquished “decimam in Holthorpe” in favour of the archbishop of Bremen, with the consent of “uxore mea et pueris eius, Ottone et Burchardo fratribus...meis”, by undated charter[646]. “C...comes de Welipa” confirmed the sale of property “in parrochia Ghiltene” to Kloster Mariensee made by “dominus Hermannus dictus Hodo” by charter dated 10 Aug 1242, witnessed by “comes Heinricus de Hoya et duo fratres sui Widekindus et Otto...”[647].

d) BURCHARD von Hoya . “H. comes de Hoia” relinquished “decimam in Holthorpe” in favour of the archbishop of Bremen, with the consent of “uxore mea et pueris eius, Ottone et Burchardo fratribus...meis”, by undated charter[648].

e) GERHARD von Hoya . Bishop of Verden. Gerhard Bishop of Verden donated property “in villa Dedenthorpe” held by “H. comes de Hoya frater noster” to Kloster Bücken by charter dated 26 Jul 1254r[649].

f) JUDITH von Hoya (-after 1264). “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[650]. m LUDOLF [III] Graf von Hallermund, son of LUDOLF [II] Graf von Hallermund & his wife Kunigunde von Pyrmont (-1264 or after).

g) daughter . Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated to [1267] under which [her brother] “H[einricus] comes de Hoya” confirmed that [her son] “consobrinus noster H[einricus] advocatus de monte et sui fratres” renounced rights in property donated by “pater eorum Widekindus advocatus gener noster” in favour of Kloster Lahde[651]. m WIDEKIND Vogt von Berge, son of --- (-before [1267]).

OTTO [I] von Hoya, son of HEINRICH [II] Graf von Hoya & his second wife Jutta von Ravensberg (-[23 Apr/2 Aug] 1324). “Heinricus comes de Hoya” sold property to Minden Martinstift, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici canonici Mindensis, Gerhardi canonici Verdensis, Ottonis scolaris et Johannis laici”, by charter dated 18 Dec 1276[652]. “Gerhardus...comes de Hoya...cum fratribus nostris Heinrico Mindensis ecclesie maioris canonico et Ottone” donated property to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 1284[653]. Graf von Hoya.

m (Papal dispensation 4^o Avignon 25 Jan 1323) ERMENGARD von Holstein, daughter of HEINRICH I Graf von Holstein-Rendsburg & his wife Heilwig von Bronckhorst (-27 Dec after 1329). “Ermegard comitissa et Gerhardus ipsius filius comes in Hoya” exchanged property with Kloster Bücken by charter dated 9 Dec 1326[654].

Otto [I] & his wife had children:

1. GERHARD [II] von Hoya (-1383 before 13 Oct). “Ermegard comitissa et Gerhardus ipsius filius comes in Hoya” exchanged property with Kloster Bücken by charter dated 9 Dec 1326[655]. "Gerhardus et Iohannes fratres…comites in Hoya" acknowledged receipt of money from "Bernardo comiti de Ravensberghe avunculo nostro" by charter dated 6 Jun 1341[656]. Graf von Hoya [Niedergrafschaft]. m firstly (before 1338) GISELA von Oldenburg, of JOHANN [II] Graf von Oldenburg & his second wife Hedwig von Diepholz (-[3 May/25 Aug] 1343). m secondly (before 1349, Papal dispensation 4^o Avignon 6 Mar 1350) JUTTA von Oldenburg, daughter of CHRISTAIN [VI] Graf von Oldenburg und Delmenhorst & his wife Elisabeth von Mecklenburg (-bur Hoya St Martin). Gerhard [II] & his second wife had children:

- GRAFEN von HOYA [Niedergrafschaft][657].

2. JOHANN von Hoya (-27 Dec 1377). "Gerhardus et Iohannes fratres…comites in Hoya" acknowledged receipt of money from "Bernardo comiti de Ravensberghe avunculo nostro" by charter dated 6 Jun 1341[658]. Graf von Hoya in Nienburg [Obergrafschaft]. m (1338) HELENE von Sachsen-Lauenburg, daughter of ERICH I Herzog von Sachsen in Ratzeburg und Lauenburg & his wife Elisabeth von Pommern (-after 1359). Johann & his wife had children:

- GRAFEN von HOYA [Obergrafschaft][659].

3. HEILWIG von Hoya (-after 1374). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m CHRISTIAN [VIII] Graf von Oldenburg in Delmenhorst, son of JOHANN [III] Graf von Oldenburg und Delmenhorst & his wife Kunigunde von Wölpe (-1367 or after).

E. HERREN zur LIPPE

The Herrschaft of Lippe was located about midway between Hannover to the north-east and Münster to the west, centred around the towns of Bielefeld and Detmold, in the north-east of the present-day German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

Two brothers, parents not identified:

1. BERNHARD [I] zur Lippe . A charter dated 5 Mar 1123 confirms that "Bernhardi de Lippe" donated property "in villa Overide…in parrochia Lovene in comitatu Friderici comitis ad Thuneresberhc" to "ecclesia Herisiensi"[660]. "Widikindus de Sualenberg, Bernhardus de Lippia et frater eius Herimannus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Apr 1129 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed the privileges of the church of St Peter & St Paul[661]. “Hermannus comes de Calvelage, Bernardus et Hermannus fratres de Lippia...” witnessed the charter dated 1134 under which Werner Bishop of Münster confirmed donations to Kloster Clarholt[662]. "Luidulf frater episcopi, Heremannus et frater eius Bernhardus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Oct 1138 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to the church of Paderborn[663]. 1158.

2. HERMANN [I] zur Lippe . "Widikindus de Sualenberg, Bernhardus de Lippia et frater eius Herimannus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Apr 1129 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed the privileges of the church of St Peter & St Paul[664]. “Hermannus comes de Calvelage, Bernardus et Hermannus fratres de Lippia...” witnessed the charter dated 1134 under which Werner Bishop of Münster confirmed donations to Kloster Clarholt[665]. "Luidulf frater episcopi, Heremannus et frater eius Bernhardus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Oct 1138 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to the church of Paderborn[666]. 1160. m ---. The name of Hermann's wife is not known. Hermann [I] & his wife had [three] children:

a) H--- zur Lippe (-Rome 1167). comes de Lipia[667].

b) BERNHARD [II] zur Lippe (-Mesothen 30 Apr 1224, bur Dünamünde). Graf zur Lippe. "…comes Bernhardus de Lippe…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Aug 1181 under which "Henricus…dux Bawarie et Saxonie…et filius meus Henricus" donated property to Kloster Northeim[668]. He was co-founder of Marienfeld in 1185. He founded Lippstadt after 1185[669]. Vogt von Freckenhorst 1193. "…Bernardus de Lippia et Herimannus filius eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1194 which records the donation by "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres"[670]. He resigned in [1196/97] and became a monk at Marienfeld. The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines names "comes Bernardus de Lippa in Westfalia" when recording that he became "abbas de Dunamunde…postmodum ordinatur Selonensis"[671]. Abbot of Dünamünde 1211. Bishop of Semgallen 1219. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 29 Apr of “Beatus Bernardus de Lippia episcopus Selonensis”[672]. m HEILWIG von Ahr, daughter of ULRICH Graf von Ahr & his wife ---. The Gesta Episcopum Traiectensium refers to the mother of "Otto secundus maior Traiectensis prepositus, frater Hermanni de Lippia" as "sororis episcopi Theoderici"[673]. "Bernardus de Lippia" donated property to Köln St Peter by undated charter, which names "Herimanni filii mei…uxore mea Helewige"[674]. Bernhard [II] & his wife had twelve children:

i) HERMANN [II] zur Lippe (1170-killed in battle 25 Dec 1229). "…Bernardus de Lippia et Herimannus filius eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1194 which records the donation by "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres"[675]. Vogt von Liesborn. Vogt von Herzebrock.

- see below.

ii) GERHARD zur Lippe (-Bremervörde 27 Jul 1258, bur Bremen Cathedral). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Bernardus de Lippa in Westfalia" had three sons who were bishops "archiepiscopum Gerardum Bremensem et episcopum Ottonem Uttraiectensem et episcopus Bernardum Padeburnensem"[676]. Canon at Paderborn cathedral 1203/1217, provost 1219. Archbishop of Bremen 1219.

iii) HEILWIG . 1243/44. m GOTTFRIED Graf von Ziegenhain, son of ---. 1189/1205.

iv) OTTO (-murdered near Coevorden 28 Jul 1227, bur Utrecht St Martin). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Bernardus de Lippa in Westfalia" had three sons who were bishops "archiepiscopum Gerardum Bremensem et episcopum Ottonem Uttraiectensem et episcopus Bernardum Padeburnensem"[677]. Canon at Utrecht cathedral 1204, provost 1205/1215. Bishop of Utrecht 1215. The Gesta Episcopum Traiectensium names "Otto secundus maior Traiectensis prepositus, frater Hermanni de Lippia" when recording his election as Bishop of Utrecht in 1215[678]. The Kronik van Arent toe Bocop records that "Otto van der Lyppe", brother of "Hermen van der Lyppe", was installed in 1214 as thirty-fourth bishop of Utrecht[679]. The Chronologia Johannes de Beke records that "Otto secundus natus de Lippe maior prepositus" was elected bishop of Utrecht and appointed "Hermanno fratri suo" to govern his properties[680]. Beke's Egmondsch Necrologium records that "Otto de Lippa episcopus Trajectensis XXXIV" was killed "V Kal Aug" in 1225[681].

v) DIETRICH (-murdered near Coevorden 28 Jul or 4 Aug 1227). Provost at Deventer 1217/1227. Provost at Oldenzaal 1224

vi) GERTRUD . Abbess of Herford 1217-1234.

vii) ADELHEID . 1222/1244. Abbess of Elten 1241. m HEINRICH "der Schwarze" Graf von Arnsberg [Kuyc] (-before 1222). 1173/1217.

viii) BERNHARD (-14 Apr 1247, bur Paderborn Cathedral). The Chronicle of Alberic de Trois-Fontaines records that "comes Bernardus de Lippa in Westfalia" had three sons who were bishops "archiepiscopum Gerardum Bremensem et episcopum Ottonem Uttraiectensem et episcopus Bernardum Padeburnensem"[682]. Provost at Emmerich 1217/1228. Archdeacon at Utrecht 1218. Canon at Paderborn cathedral 1223. Bishop of Paderborn 1228.

ix) KUNIGUNDE . Abbess of Frekkenhorst 1219.

x) BEATRIX (-[before 23 Jun 1244]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 21 Dec 1224 under which [her husband] “Hethenricus...dictus comes de Lutterberch...uxori nostre Beatrici” and “abbatem Hermannum et ecclesiam Corbeiensem” settled disputes concerning “castri Bramborch”, naming “domino Hermanno de Lippia sororio nostro” as fiduciary[683]. m (before 21 Jan 1222) HEIDENREICH [I] Graf von Lauterberg, son of --- (-[1 Oct 1228/9 Sep 1230]).

xi) HETHELENT . Abbess of Bassum 1244.

xii) ELISABETH . Abbess of Herford 1224.

c) [GUTA (-24 Jan ----). m LUDOLF [II] Graf von Wöltingerode-Woldenburg (-after 6 Jun 1101).]

HERMANN [II] zur Lippe, son of BERNHARD [II] Herr zur Lippe & his wife Heilwig von Ahr (1170-killed in battle 25 Dec 1229). "…Bernardus de Lippia et Herimannus filius eius…" witnessed the charter dated 7 Jul 1194 which records the donation by "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres"[684]. "Ludolphus de Steinvorde, Adolphus de Dassele, Herimannus de Lippia, Heinricus de Arnesberg…" witnessed the charter dated 1194 under which Adolf Archbishop of Köln confirmed a donation to Cappenberg church[685]. "Bernardus de Lippia" donated property to Köln St Peter by undated charter, which names "Herimanni filii mei…uxore mea Helewige"[686]. The Chronologia Johannes de Beke records that "Otto secundus natus de Lippe maior prepositus" was elected bishop of Utrecht and appointed "Hermanno fratri suo" to govern his properties[687]. Vogt von Liesborn. Vogt von Herzebrock. He was killed in battle against the Stedinger[688].

m (1196) ODA von Tecklenburg, daughter of SIMON Graf von Tecklenburg & his wife Oda von Altena (-before 1242). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 21 Jul 1257 under which her son "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "…nobilis vir auunculus noster comes Otto de Teckenenburg…"[689].

Hermann [II] & his wife had seven children:

1. BERNHARD [III] zur Lippe (-[Dec 1264/Jan 1265]). “Bernhardus et Simon et Otto fratres in Lippia” freed “unum de filiis Bertradis” by charter dated 7 Jun [1230?], witnessed by “dominum Bertoldum de Brakele...”[690]. "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "fratres nostri, dominus episcopus Otto Monasteriensis et dominus episcopus Simon Patherbornensis et nobilis vir auunculus noster comes Otto de Teckenenburg nec non filii nostri dominus Gerhardus prepositus Bremensis et dominus Bernardus nobilis de Lippia junior", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[691]. “Bernhardus de Lippia” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie nec non filiorum nostrorum Hermanni, Egberti et Tiderici”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1261[692]. “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[693]. m (before 4 May 1240) SOPHIE von Arnsberg, daughter of GOTTFRIED [III] Graf von Arnsberg & his first wife --- (-after 3 Jun 1285). “Bernhardus de Lippia” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie nec non filiorum nostrorum Hermanni, Egberti et Tiderici”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1261[694]. “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[695]. Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 2 Sep 1263 under which “Godefridus comes de Arnesberg” agreed an alliance with Engelbert Archbishop of Köln, except respecting his obligations towards “domino Simone Paderbornensis ecclesie episcopo, domino Engelberto comite de Marcha consanguineo meo, genero meo domino Bernhardo seniore de Lippia et Bernardo nato ipsius dominis...genero meo domino Henrico comite de Waltegge et viro nobili Ottone de Ravensberg”[696]. "Sophia nobilis domina mater…virorum nobilium de Lypa" donated her property "in terminis Saxonie" to "dominis Ottoni de Ravensberge et Alberto de Regenstene et generis nostris" by charter dated 1 Feb 1275[697]. Bernhard [III] & his wife had [ten] children:

a) BERNHARD [IV] zur Lippe (-[3 May/28 Jun] 1275). "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "…filii nostri dominus Gerhardus prepositus Bremensis et dominus Bernardus nobilis de Lippia junior", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[698]. Herr zur Lippe.

- see below.

b) GERHARD (-Lübeck [1 Jun 1260/26 Nov 1262]). "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "…filii nostri dominus Gerhardus prepositus Bremensis et dominus Bernardus nobilis de Lippia junior", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[699]. Provost of Bremen cathedral 1252/1260. He was elected Archbishop of Bremen in 1258. “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[700].

c) HERMANN [III] (-[3 Oct 1274/3 May 1275]). “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[701]. Canon at Lübeck cathedral 1256/1263. Provost at Busdorf 1262/1265. He resigned his ecclesiastical appointments in 1265[702]. Herr zur Lippe. “Bernhardus nobilis et dominus de Lippia cum consensu nostre uxoris Agnetis et filii nostri Symonis” donated property to Kloster Marienfeld, for the souls of “...fratris nostri Hermanni”, by charter dated 3 May 1275[703].

d) EKBERT (-[4 Apr/26 Nov] 1262). “Bernhardus de Lippia” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie nec non filiorum nostrorum Hermanni, Egberti et Tiderici”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1261[704]. “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[705]. “B. nobilis iunior de Lippe” confirmed donations made to Lippstadt Marienkloster by “pater noster et mater nostra” for “Ecberti pie memorie fratris nostri” by charter dated 3 Dec 1262[706].

e) DIETRICH (-after 14 Aug 1271). “Bernhardus de Lippia” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie nec non filiorum nostrorum Hermanni, Egberti et Tiderici”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1261[707]. “Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia et domina Sophia uxor eiusdem” donated property to Kloster Lippstadt, for “natis nostris pia recordatione defunctis...Gherardi aliud Ecberti natorum nostrorum bone memorie”, with the consent of “ordinantes Hermanno et Th natis nostris”, by charter dated 26 Nov 1262[708]. Provost at Busdorf 1266/1271. Canon at Paderborn cathedral 1269. Provost at Minden cathedral 1269/1270.

f) HEDWIG (-5 Mar 1315, bur Bielefeld Neustädter Kirche). "Otto comes in Ravensberg…Hatewigis comitissa…cum…pueris Hermanno et Lodevico heredibus nostris" transferred "advocaciam in Borchorst" to "domini Steinvordenses", by charter dated 1270[709]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1 Feb 1275 under which her mother "Sophia nobilis domina mater…virorum nobilium de Lypa" donated her property "in terminis Saxonie" to "dominis Ottoni de Ravensberge et Alberto de Regenstene et generis nostris"[710]. "Otto comes, Hattewige comitissa in Ravensberghe" issued a charter dated 17 Nov 1275 for Rule monastery, with the consent of "heredibus nostris Hermanno…et Ottone, Lothewico et Bernardo et filiabus Sophia et Alheide"[711]. “Otto comes de Ravenesberg” sold “curtim...Elslere...iuxta Bekehem” to the town of Beckum, with the consent of “fratris nostri domini Ludewici ecclesie sancti Johannis Osnaburgensis prepositi nec non uxoris nostre Hathewigis, heredum nostrorum Hermanni, Ludewici, Ottonis, Bernhardi, Jutte, Ode et Sophie”, by charter dated 12 Oct 1276[712]. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 5 Mar of “Hadewigis comitissa de Ravensberge”[713]. m (before 29 Sep 1258) OTTO [III] Graf von Ravensberg, son of LUDWIG Graf von Ravensberg & his second wife Adelheid von Dassel (1246-25 Mar [1305/06]).

g) AGNES (-after 1307). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m HOYER [I] Graf von Sternberg, son of --- (-after 1299).

h) ELISABETH (-[6 May 1315/21 Oct 1316]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. “Ludolfus Baldewinus et Otto fratres domini de Stenvorde...cum Johannes frater noster” donated “patronatus ecclesie in Stenvorde” to the Knights of St. John at Steinfurt by charter dated 1 Jun 1270, witnessed by “Elizabeth matre nostra, sorore nostra de Wickerode, et Jutta et Elizabeth uxoribus nostris...L. et B.”[714]. “Baldewinus vir nobilis dominus de Stenvordia et Elysabeth uxor nostra” and “domina Jutta fratris nostri domini Ludolphi bone memorie relicta” renounced the Vogteischaft over property of Kloster Cappenberg, with the consent of “heredibus nostris...Ludolpho et Lysa”, and Balduin committed to obtain the consent of “Ottone...fratre nostro canonico Monasteriensi”, by charter dated 20 Nov 1277[715]. “Boldewinus nobilis in Stenvordia” donated property to Kloster Marienborn, with the consent of “fratris nostri Ottonis prepositi veteris ecclesie sancti Pauli in Monasterio, uxoris nostre domine Elizabet, filii nostri Ludolfi, filiorum et filiarum nostrarum”, by charter dated 1280[716]. “Baldewinus dominus de Stenvordia, Elisabeth uxor eius, Ludolphus filius noster, Lisa Elisabeth et Ludgardis filie nostre” sold “medietatem...castri in Bredervort” to the bishop of Münster by charter dated 1 Apr 1284[717]. “Baldewinus vir nobilis de Stenuorde et Elizabeth uxor ipsius cum filio et filiabus eorundem...Ludolfo, Lysa, Elizabeth et Lutgarde” bought the Vogteischaft over properties of Kloster Langenhorst by charter dated 21 Apr 1285[718]. “Boldewinus nobilis de Stenvordia” donated property to Stift Langenhorst, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Elysabeth, Ludolfi et Bolduini filiorum nostrorum...et Ode uxoris Ludolfi filii nostri...ac Ludolfi filii eorundem”, by charter dated 9 Nov 1297[719]. “Ludolphus filius nobilis viri domini Baldwini de Stenvorde” mortgaged the Vogteischaft over certain properties to Stift Mauritz, with the consent of “patris nostri...Elizabet matris, Baldewini fratris, Ode uxoris, Ludolfi filii”, by charter dated 9 Dec 1297[720]. “Baldewinus nobilis vir dominus de Steynvorde” confirmed a sale of property to “Ludolfi filii nostri...miles” made with the consent of “uxoris sue Ode et filii sui Ludolfi”, at the request of “uxoris nostre Elizabeth”, by charter dated 20 Aug 1299[721]. m BALDUIN [II] Herr von Steinfurt, son of LUDOLF [IV] von Steinfurt & his wife Elisabeth von Bentheim (-after 20 Aug 1299).

i) SOPHIE (-before 9 Jan 1290). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1 Feb 1275 under which her mother "Sophia nobilis domina mater…virorum nobilium de Lypa" donated her property "in terminis Saxonie" to "dominis Ottoni de Ravensberge et Alberto de Regenstene et generis nostris"[722]. m (before 1 Feb 1275) ALBRECHT [I] Graf von Regenstein (-[4 Mar 1284/14 Apr 1286]).

j) [daughter . The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m GEBHARD [VI] von Querfurt (-before 20 Nov 1297).]

2. HEILWIG (-[24 Feb 1246/18 May 1250]). The Annales Stadenses names "Heilwiga filia filii Bernardi domini de Lippia" as wife of "comes Adolfus"[723]. "Adolfus…Holtsatie Stormarie et Wagrie comes" founded Kloster Preetz, for the souls of "coniugis Heilwigis patris…nostri comitis Adolfi ac matris nostre Adelheidis", by charter dated 29 Sep 1226[724]. "Adolfus…comes Holtsatie" donated property to St Johanniskloster, Lübeck, with the consent of "Johanne filio nostro…[et] Heilewigis uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum Gerardi et Ludolfi…etiam domini Alberti ducis Saxonie", by charter dated [21 Jul] 1238[725]. m (before 29 Sep 1226) ADOLF [IV] Graf von Holstein und Schaumburg, son of ADOLF [III] Graf von Holstein und Stormarn & his second wife Adelheid von Querfurt (-Kiel 8 Jul 1261, bur Kiel Franciscan Church).

3. OTTO (-20/21 Jun 1259, bur Münster Cathedral). “Bernhardus et Simon et Otto fratres in Lippia” freed “unum de filiis Bertradis” by charter dated 7 Jun [1230?], witnessed by “dominum Bertoldum de Brakele...”[726]. Provost at Wildeshausen 1231/1243. Provost at Bremen cathedral 1241. Elected Bishop of Münster 1247, installed 1248. "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "fratres nostri, dominus episcopus Otto Monasteriensis et dominus episcopus Simon Patherbornensis…", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[727].

4. GERTRUD (-30 Sep before 1244). "G…Bremensis ecclesie archiepiscopus" granted usufruct in property of the church of Bremen to "Luthewici comitis de Ravenesberghe…Gertrudi uxori sue" by charter dated 17 Apr 1236[728]. Her family origin is indicated by the charter dated 9 Jan 1244 under which her paternal uncle "Bernardus…Paderburnensis episcopus" granted "advocatiam ecclesie Schildecensis" to "socero nostro comiti Ludewico de Ravensberg"[729], although the term "socer" is used in an extended sense in this document. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 30 Sep of “Gertrudis comitissa de Ravensberg”[730]. m (before 17 Apr 1236) as his first wife, LUDWIG Graf von Ravensberg, son of HERMANN Graf von Ravensberg & his first wife Jutta von Thüringen (-18 Jan 1249).

5. ODA zur Lippe (-17 Sep 1262, bur Marienfeld). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 17 Sep of “Oda comitissa de Retberge”[731]. m (before 1237) KONRAD [I] Graf von Rietberg, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Rietberg [Arnsberg-Cuyk] & his wife --- (-after 25 Mar 1264).

6. SIMON (-Lippstadt [6/9] Jun 1277, bur Paderborn Cathedral). “Bernhardus et Simon et Otto fratres in Lippia” freed “unum de filiis Bertradis” by charter dated 7 Jun [1230?], witnessed by “dominum Bertoldum de Brakele...”[732]. Provost at Busdorf 1239/1245. Provost at Paderborn cathedral 1245. The Annales Stadenses record that "Symon frater domini Bernardi de Lippia" was elected Bishop of Paderborn in 1247[733], installed 1252. "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "fratres nostri, dominus episcopus Otto Monasteriensis et dominus episcopus Simon Patherbornensis…", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[734]. Administrator of the archbishopric of Bremen 1257. Administrator of Corvey 1260.

7. ETHELIND (-after 1273). “Otto...Monasteriensis, Symon...Paderbornensis episcopi” and “Adolphus comes de Waldeke, Henricus et Widikindus nati eiusdem comitis” settled disputes, and agreed the marriage of “dictum A. comitem de Waldeke” and “Ethellendym sororem nostram”, by charter dated 14 Feb 1254[735]. m (contract 14 Feb 1254) as his second wife, ADOLF [I] Graf von Waldeck, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Schwalenberg & his wife Heseke [von Dassel] (-3 Oct 1270).

BERNHARD [IV] zur Lippe, son of BERNHARD [III] Herr zur Lippe & his wife Sophie von Arnsberg (-[3 May/28 Jun] 1275). "Bernhardus nobilis de Lippia senior" made peace with Ravensberg, with the agreement of "…filii nostri dominus Gerhardus prepositus Bremensis et dominus Bernardus nobilis de Lippia junior", by charter dated 21 Jul 1257[736]. “Bernhardus de Lippia” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Sophie nec non filiorum nostrorum Hermanni, Egberti et Tiderici”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1261[737]. Herr zur Lippe. “Bernhardus nobilis et dominus de Lippia cum consensu nostre uxoris Agnetis et filii nostri Symonis” donated property to Kloster Marienfeld, for the souls of “...fratris nostri Hermanni”, by charter dated 3 May 1275, sealed by “domini Symonis patrui nostri Paderbornensis epicopi et domini Conradi cognati nostri Osnaburgensis episcopi...et...generi nostri comitis de Ravenesberg”[738]. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 3 May of “Bernardus nobilis de Lippia”[739].

m (1260) as her first husband, AGNES von Kleve, daughter of DIETRICH [IV] Graf von Kleve & his second wife Hedwig von Meissen (-before 1 Aug 1285). “Bernhardus nobilis et dominus de Lippia cum consensu nostre uxoris Agnetis et filii nostri Symonis” donated property to Kloster Marienfeld, for the souls of “...fratris nostri Hermanni”, by charter dated 3 May 1275[740]. She married secondly as his first wife, Rudolf von Diepholz.

Bernhard [IV] & his wife had two children:

1. SIMON [I] zur Lippe (-[5 May/10 Aug] or [22 Sep] 1344). “Bernhardus nobilis et dominus de Lippia cum consensu nostre uxoris Agnetis et filii nostri Symonis” donated property to Kloster Marienfeld, for the souls of “...fratris nostri Hermanni”, by charter dated 3 May 1275[741]. Herr zur Lippe. “Symon de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Aleydis, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1287[742]. “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[743]. “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[744]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[745]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[746]. [The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 22 Sep of “Simon nobilis dominus de Lippia”[747].] m ADELHEID von Waldeck, daughter of HEINRICH [II] Graf von Waldeck & his wife Mechtild von Arnsberg (-[17 Aug 1339/5 Aug 1342]). “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[748]. “Symon de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Aleydis, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1287[749]. “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[750]. “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[751]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[752]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[753]. Simon [I] & his wife had children:

a) BERNHARD zur Lippe . “Symon de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Aleydis, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1287[754]. “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[755]. “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[756]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[757]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[758].

b) HERMANN zur Lippe . “Symon de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Aleydis, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1287[759]. “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[760]. “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[761]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[762]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[763].

c) HEINRICH zur Lippe . “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[764]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[765]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[766].

d) DIETRICH zur Lippe . “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[767]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[768].

e) SIMON zur Lippe . “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[769]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[770].

f) ELISABETH zur Lippe . “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[771].

g) AGNES zur Lippe . “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[772].

h) OTTO zur Lippe (-[12 Nov] 1360). The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 12 Nov of “Otto nobilis de Lippia”[773]. m (before 4 Mar 1323, Papal dispensation 28 Aug 1323) IRMGARD von der Mark, daughter of ENGELBERT [II] Graf von der Mark & his [second] wife Mechtild von Arberg (-[1360]). A charter dated 1318, which records the donation of the advocacy of the churches of Metler and Curl to Cappenberg, names “Adolph, Engelbert, Everhard, Mechtild, Ermegard, Catrin, Richarda, Margret” as the children of Engelbert [II][774]. "Junchere Otte van der Lyppe unde junchvrouwe Ermegard sin...husvrowe" acknowledged payment from “unse bole greue Alf van der Marke” had paid part of the dowry due to “unsen brutschat junchvrowen Ermegarde vorgenant” by charter dated 3 Jun 1346[775].

- HERREN zur LIPPE[776].

i) BERNHARD [V] zur Lippe (-[1364/65]). m (before 16 Oct 1344) [as her second husband,] RICHARDIS von der Mark, [widow of JOHANN von Blankenheim,] daughter of ENGELBERT [II] Graf von der Mark & his [second] wife Mechtild von Arberg (-after 28 Feb 1384). Bernhard [V] & his wife had children:

i) ADELHEID zur Lippe (-after 1392). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Heiress of Rheda. m OTTO [VI] Graf von Tecklenburg, son of --- (-1388).

ii) MECHTILD zur Lippe (-[15 Jun 1362/12 Mar 1365]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m as his first wife, HEINRICH Graf von Holstein-Rendsburg, , son of GERHARD [III] "der Grosse" Graf von Holstein-Rendsburg & his wife Sophie von Werle [Mecklenburg] ([1317]-[16 Oct 1384/12 Jun 1389], bur Itzehoe).

j) MECHTILD zur Lippe (-after 1366). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. "Johannes…comes in Benthem necnon domina Mechtildis cometissa uxor nostra" donated property to the church of Velthusen by charter dated 23 Jun 1317, which names "filio Symone nostro primogenito"[777]. "Johann…Edelman greve van Benthem, Mechtold grevinne unse echte wijf, her Boldewijn unse broder, Symon, Otto, Johann, Hazeke, Tale, Lise unse Kinder" granted property to "Godeurede van Borckelo" by charter dated 1324[778]. “Johannes comes de Benthem, Mechtildis uxor eius...Simon et Otto eorum conjugem liberi” sold certain properties to the bishop of Utrecht by charter dated 10 Apr 1328[779]. m JAN [II] Graaf van Bentheim, son of EGBERT [I] Graaf van Bentheim & his wife Hedwig von Oldenburg (-before 21 Jul 1333).

k) HEILWIG zur Lippe (-after 5 Mar 1369, bur Kloster Visbeck). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m (1322 before 25 Jul) as his second wife, ADOLF [VII] Graf von Holstein-Schauenburg, son of ADOLF [VI] Graf von Holstein in Schauenburg & his wife Helene von Sachsen ([1295/97]-9 Oct 1353, bur Kloster Visbeck).

2. ELISABETH zur Lippe (-after 22 Sep 1325). “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[780]. The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m (before 17 Mar 1295) HEINRICH [IV] Graf von Solms gt von Westerburg, son of HEINRICH [II] Graf von Solms-Braunfels & his wife --- (-[1311/12]).

F. HERREN von LOHE

Lohe is located about 10 kilometres south-west of Minden, 2 kilometres north-west of Vlotho.

1. HEINRICH von Lohe (-after 1229). “Heinricus dictus de Lo” relinquished rights over “decimam de villa Hiddekestorpe” in favour of Kloster Barsinghausen, requesting that “uxoris mee domine Berthe de Groue” be remembered, by charter dated 1229[781]. m BERTHA von Grove, daughter of ---. “Heinricus dictus de Lo” relinquished rights over “decimam de villa Hiddekestorpe” in favour of Kloster Barsinghausen, requesting that “uxoris mee domine Berthe de Groue” be remembered, by charter dated 1229[782].

Four brothers:

1. DIETRICH von Lohe (-after 29 Apr 1265). “Dominus Theodericus de Lo et frater eius Bernhardus...” witnessed the charter dated 1231 under which “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”[783]. “Geuehardus et Conradus comites de Welpa” confirmed that “dominus Tidericus de Lo...de consensu...fratrum suorum et sororis eiusdem...cognatus noster” had sold property to Kloster Loccum by charter dated 1233[784]. “...Thidericus et Bernardus fratres de Lo nobiles...” witnessed the charter dated 26 Jun 1243 under which Johann Bishop of Minden donated property to Kloster Wennigsen[785]. “Conradus comes de Wunstorpe, Thidericus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo...” witnessed the charter dated 9 Sep 1244 under which Johann Bishop of Minden donated property to Kloster Obernkirchen[786]. [“Bernhardus et Thidericus de Lon fratres nobiles...” witnessed the charter dated 21 Mar 1258 under which Widekind Bishop of Minden sold property to Kloster Mariensee[787]. The reversal of the name order in this document suggests that the witnesses were not the same persons as those named in the other charters quoted in this section. However, the charter dated 25 May 1263 repeats the name order in the other documents.] “Cono...Mindensis ecclesie electus” donated property to Minden Cathedral by charter dated 25 May 1263, witnessed by “Theodericus, Bernhardus fratres nobiles dicti de Lo...”[788]. “Thidericus, Ludolfus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen by charter dated 29 Apr 1265[789].

2. LUDOLF (-after 21 Nov 1272). “Thidericus, Ludolfus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen by charter dated 29 Apr 1265[790]. Canon at Verden. “Nobiles viri Bern[hardus] et Otto de Lo milites” confirmed a donation of property, including property of “fratris nostri domini Ludolfi canonici Verdensis”, to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 21 Nov 1272[791].

3. BERNHARD von Lohe (-after 23 Mar 1282). “Dominus Theodericus de Lo et frater eius Bernhardus...” witnessed the charter dated 1231 under which “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”[792]. “...Thidericus et Bernardus fratres de Lo nobiles...” witnessed the charter dated 26 Jun 1243 under which Johann Bishop of Minden donated property to Kloster Wennigsen[793]. “Conradus comes de Wunstorpe, Thidericus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo...” witnessed the charter dated 9 Sep 1244 under which Johann Bishop of Minden donated property to Kloster Obernkirchen[794]. [“Bernhardus et Thidericus de Lon fratres nobiles...” witnessed the charter dated 21 Mar 1258 under which Widekind Bishop of Minden sold property to Kloster Mariensee[795]. The reversal of the name order in this document suggests that the witnesses were not the same persons as those named in the other charters quoted in this section. However, the charter dated 25 May 1263 repeats the name order in the other documents.] “Cono...Mindensis ecclesie electus” donated property to Minden Cathedral by charter dated 25 May 1263, witnessed by “Theodericus, Bernhardus fratres nobiles dicti de Lo...”[796]. “Thidericus, Ludolfus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen by charter dated 29 Apr 1265[797]. “Nobiles viri Bern[hardus] et Otto de Lo milites” confirmed a donation of property, including property of “fratris nostri domini Ludolfi canonici Verdensis”, to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 21 Nov 1272[798]. “Bernardus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “Ottonis fratris nostri”, by charter dated 23 Mar 1282[799].

4. OTTO von Lohe (-after 17 Aug 1288). “Conradus comes de Wunstorpe, Thidericus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo...” witnessed the charter dated 9 Sep 1244 under which Johann Bishop of Minden donated property to Kloster Obernkirchen[800]. “Ludolfus comes de Limbere, Otto nobilis de Lo...” witnessed the charter dated 14 Feb 1250 under which Johann Bishop of Minden granted property to Kloster Marienwerder[801]. “Thidericus, Ludolfus, Bernardus et Otto fratres nobiles de Lo” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen by charter dated 29 Apr 1265[802]. “Nobiles viri Bern[hardus] et Otto de Lo milites” confirmed a donation of property, including property of “fratris nostri domini Ludolfi canonici Verdensis”, to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 21 Nov 1272[803]. “Bernardus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “Ottonis fratris nostri”, by charter dated 23 Mar 1282[804]. “Otto miles nec non Ludolfus filius noster nobiles dicti de Lo” confirmed a donation to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 17 Aug 1288[805]. m ---. The name of Otto’s wife is not known. Otto & his wife had one child:

a) LUDOLF von Lohe (-after 18 Jul 1302). “Otto miles nec non Ludolfus filius noster nobiles dicti de Lo” confirmed a donation to Kloster Marienwerder by charter dated 17 Aug 1288[806]. “Ludolfus filius nobilis viri Ottonis de Lo...cum filio meo Ottone et filiabus meis Agnete, Mechtildi et Sophia” renounced rights in property donated to Kloster Lahde by “pater meus...et patruus meus dominus Bern[hardus] de Lo”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 31 Oct 1290[807]. “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[808]. “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[809]. m MECHTILD, daughter of --- (-after 18 Jul 1302). “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[810]. “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[811]. Ludolf & his wife had eleven children:

i) OTTO von Lohe . “Ludolfus filius nobilis viri Ottonis de Lo...cum filio meo Ottone et filiabus meis Agnete, Mechtildi et Sophia” renounced rights in property donated to Kloster Lahde by “pater meus...et patruus meus dominus Bern[hardus] de Lo”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 31 Oct 1290[812]. “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[813]. “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[814].

ii) AGNES von Lohe . “Ludolfus filius nobilis viri Ottonis de Lo...cum filio meo Ottone et filiabus meis Agnete, Mechtildi et Sophia” renounced rights in property donated to Kloster Lahde by “pater meus...et patruus meus dominus Bern[hardus] de Lo”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 31 Oct 1290[815]. “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[816].

iii) MECHTILD von Lohe . “Ludolfus filius nobilis viri Ottonis de Lo...cum filio meo Ottone et filiabus meis Agnete, Mechtildi et Sophia” renounced rights in property donated to Kloster Lahde by “pater meus...et patruus meus dominus Bern[hardus] de Lo”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 31 Oct 1290[817]. “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[818].

iv) SOPHIA von Lohe . “Ludolfus filius nobilis viri Ottonis de Lo...cum filio meo Ottone et filiabus meis Agnete, Mechtildi et Sophia” renounced rights in property donated to Kloster Lahde by “pater meus...et patruus meus dominus Bern[hardus] de Lo”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 31 Oct 1290[819]. “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[820].

v) JOHANN von Lohe . “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[821]. “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[822].

vi) ENGELRADIS von Lohe . “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[823].

vii) ELISABETH von Lohe . “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[824].

viii) BEATRIX von Lohe . “Ludolfus...nobilis dictus de Lo” donated property to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Mechthildis insuper filiorum nostrorum Ottonis et Johannis necnon filiarum nostrarum Sophie, Agnetis, Mechthildis, Engelradis, Elizabeth et Beatricis”, by charter dated 23 Oct 1295[825].

ix) LUDOLF von Lohe . “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[826].

x) DIETRICH von Lohe . “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[827].

xi) ARNOLD von Lohe . “Ludolfus nobilis de Lo” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris mee Mechtildis, Ottonis, Ludolfi, Johannis, Th. et Arnoldi”, by charter dated 18 Jul 1302[828].

G. GRAFEN von PYRMONT

Pyrmont was located south of Hameln, about midway between Hannover to the north-east and Paderborn to the south-west in the present day German state of Niedersachsen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

WIDEKIND [II] von Schwalenberg, son of WIDEKIND [I] Graf von Schwalenberg & his wife Lutrud [von Itter] (-[1188/89] or after). "…Volquinus advocatus, Widekinus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation[829]. A charter dated 1154 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "advocati Widikindi…Volcquinus Sualenbergensis supradicti Widikindi filius", witnessed by "…Advocatus Volcquinus et frater eius Widikindus…"[830]. He harried the monastery of Corvey from his castle at Desenberg, near Warburg, and in 1156 murdered Dietrich Stadtgraf of Höxter for which he was brought to trial by Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony in May 1157. His fiefs were confiscated and he was banished to the left bank of the Rhine, but he was at the ducal court again in the early 1160s[831]. A charter dated 13 Apr 1158 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "fratre meo Liutolfo…Folguuino advocato…matre sua Liutrude et fratre suo Widekindo"[832]. In 1166, he joined the alliance of Saxon princes against Duke Heinrich, but was forced to surrender the castle of Desenberg in 1169 and imprisoned[833]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Simonem comitem de Tekeneburg, Hermannum comitem de Ravenesberg, Heinricum comitem de Arnesberg, Widikindum comitem de Svalenberg" among leaders of a rebellion organised in Westfalia[834], undated but the date 1 Aug 1179 is inserted in the margin of the edition. Graf von Pyrmont 1184. “Widekindus de Svalinberg et filius eius Widekindus” witnessed the charter dated 5 Mar 1185 under which Philipp Archbishop of Köln confirmed the donation to Loccum by “neptis mea Adheleydis comitissa de Scowenburg”[835]. Vogt von Paderborn 1188.

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

Graf Widekind [II] & his wife had [four] children:

1. WIDEKIND [IV] (-before 1203). “Widekindus de Svalinberg et filius eius Widekindus” witnessed the charter dated 5 Mar 1185 under which Philipp Archbishop of Köln confirmed the donation to Loccum by “neptis mea Adheleydis comitissa de Scowenburg”[836]. He founded Kloster Barsinghausen. m ---. The name of Widekind's wife is not known. Widekind [IV] & his wife had one child:

a) BERNHARD . 1240/1256.

2. GOTTSCHALK [I] (-1247 or after). “Godescalcus de Perremunt” confirmed the property of Kloster Loccum donated by “pater noster Widekinnus…senior de Swalenberg”, by charter dated Dec 1221[837]. Graf von Pyrmont. “Godescalcus comes de Perremunt...et nostra contectalis Cunegundis comitissa” entered “filium nostrum Wedekindum” in Kloster Marienmünster, in the presence of “filiis nostris Godescalco et Hermanno”, by charter dated 1222[838]. “Godescalcus…et Hermannus…fratres et comites de Peremunt” renounced rights over Kloster Loccum by charter dated to [1240][839]. “Godescalcus…comes de Peremunt…cum filio nostro Godescalco” renounced rights over Kloster Loccum by charter dated 1241[840]. m KUNIGUNDE von Roden, daughter of KONRAD [I] Graf von Roden & his wife --- Kunigunde --- (-after 1239). The primary source which confirms her marriage has not been identified. “Godescalcus comes de Perremunt...et nostra contectalis Cunegundis comitissa” entered “filium nostrum Wedekindum” in Kloster Marienmünster, in the presence of “filiis nostris Godescalco et Hermanno”, by charter dated 1222[841]. Gottschalk [I] & his wife had four children:

a) GOTTSCHALK [II] von Pyrmont (-[21 Jan 1259/2 Jun 1262]). “Godescalcus comes de Perremunt...et nostra contectalis Cunegundis comitissa” entered “filium nostrum Wedekindum” in Kloster Marienmünster, in the presence of “filiis nostris Godescalco et Hermanno”, by charter dated 1222[842]. “Godescalcus filius Godescalci viri nobilis de Pyrmunt” donated property to Kloster Brenkhausen, where “duas filias Alheiden et Cunegundem” had entered as nuns, with the consent of “Hermanni de Pyrmunt fratris sui”, by charter dated 1246[843]. “Godescalcus...dictus juvenis comes Perrimont” confirmed the donation made to Kloster Marienmünster by “pater et mater nostra cum consensu fratris nostri...comitis Hermanni”, to enlarge “prebendam fratris nostri Widekindi” since deceased, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Beatrice et filii nostri Godescalci”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1251[844]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[845]. “Godescalcus...comes in Perremont” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum...Godescalci, Hermanni et Hildeboldi”, by charter dated 21 Jan 1259[846]. m BEATRIX, daughter of --- (-after 20 Jun 1262). “Godescalcus...dictus juvenis comes Perrimont” confirmed the donation made to Kloster Marienmünster by “pater et mater nostra cum consensu fratris nostri...comitis Hermanni”, to enlarge “prebendam fratris nostri Widekindi” since deceased, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Beatrice et filii nostri Godescalci”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1251[847]. Beatrix was related to Hermann Abbot of Corvey as shown by the following document: “Hermannus...Corbeyensis abbas” confirmed that “nobilis comes Godescalcus de Pirmunt” had donated property to Kloster Marienmünster “filium suum Wydekindum offerens” with the consent of “filiis suis H. et Go. nostro socero...nostre cognate uxoris domini G...et filii sui Godescalci nostri cognati”, by charter dated 1252[848]. “Godescalcus...comes in Perremont” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum...Godescalci, Hermanni et Hildeboldi”, by charter dated 21 Jan 1259[849]. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “...domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[850]. Gottschalk [II] & his wife had children:

i) GOTTSCHALK [III] von Pyrmont . “Godescalcus...dictus juvenis comes Perrimont” confirmed the donation made to Kloster Marienmünster by “pater et mater nostra cum consensu fratris nostri...comitis Hermanni”, to enlarge “prebendam fratris nostri Widekindi” since deceased, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Beatrice et filii nostri Godescalci”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1251[851]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[852]. “Godescalcus...comes in Perremont” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum...Godescalci, Hermanni et Hildeboldi”, by charter dated 21 Jan 1259[853]. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “...domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[854].

ii) HERMANN von Pyrmont . “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[855]. “Godescalcus...comes in Perremont” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum...Godescalci, Hermanni et Hildeboldi”, by charter dated 21 Jan 1259[856]. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “...domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[857].

- GRAFEN von PYRMONT[858]. “Hermannus, Conradus, Hildeboldus...comites de Pernemunt” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen by charter dated 11 Oct 1293[859].

iii) HILDEBOLD von Pyrmont . “Godescalcus...comes in Perremont” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre et heredum nostrorum...Godescalci, Hermanni et Hildeboldi”, by charter dated 21 Jan 1259[860]. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “...domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[861].

b) HERMANN von Pyrmont . “Godescalcus comes de Perremunt...et nostra contectalis Cunegundis comitissa” entered “filium nostrum Wedekindum” in Kloster Marienmünster, in the presence of “filiis nostris Godescalco et Hermanno”, by charter dated 1222[862]. “Godescalcus filius Godescalci viri nobilis de Pyrmunt” donated property to Kloster Brenkhausen, where “duas filias Alheiden et Cunegundem” had entered as nuns, with the consent of “Hermanni de Pyrmunt fratris sui”, by charter dated 1246[863]. “Hermannus comes de Peremunt” sold property, including property of “soror nostra bone memorie Conegundis cometissa de Halremunt”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “fratris nostri Godescalci et cognatorum nostrorum Bernardi et Fritherici de Colrebeke”, by charter dated 1256[864]. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre comitisse Hatewigis filiis nostris Hermanno et Conrado...necnon domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[865]. m HEDWIG, daughter of ---. “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre comitisse Hatewigis filiis nostris Hermanno et Conrado...necnon domine Beatrice relicte fratris nostri Godescalci comitis cum ceteris filiis ipsius Hermanno et Hildeboldo”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[866]. Hermann & his wife had two children:

i) HERMANN von Pyrmont . “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre comitisse Hatewigis filiis nostris Hermanno et Conrado...”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[867].

ii) KONRAD von Pyrmont . “Hermannus comes de Pyrremunt et Godescalcus fratruelis ipsius” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, with the consent of “uxoris nostre comitisse Hatewigis filiis nostris Hermanno et Conrado...”, by charter dated 20 Jun 1262[868].

c) WIDEKIND von Pyrmont (-before 1 Aug 1251). “Godescalcus...dictus juvenis comes Perrimont” confirmed the donation made to Kloster Marienmünster by “pater et mater nostra cum consensu fratris nostri...comitis Hermanni”, to enlarge “prebendam fratris nostri Widekindi” since deceased, with the consent of “uxoris nostre domine Beatrice et filii nostri Godescalci”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1251[869].

d) KUNIGUNDE von Pyrmont (-before 2 Jul 1255). “Comes de Chalremunt” donated “mansum in Anedopen” to the hospital in Soest, for the souls of “sue et uxoris sue” and for “parentum suorum Villebrandi, Ludolfi, Guntheri”, confirmed by “filius heres comitis de Halremunt militis”, by charter dated 1 Aug 1228[870]. “Ludolfus...comes de Halremunth” sold property, including property donated by “Conegundis uxor nostra bone memorie”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “filii nostri Ludolfi et uxoris sue Jutthe...et...comitis Godeschalci de Perremunth generis nostri et Godeschalci et Hermanni filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1255[871]. m (before 1216) LUDOLF [II] Graf von Hallermund, son of GÜNTHER [III] Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg & his second wife Adelheid von Hallermund-Loccum (-15 Nov 1255).

3. FRIEDRICH (-after 1231). Graf von Pyrmont 1219. Von Kollenbeck 1231. m ---. The name of Friedrich's wife is not known. Graf Friedrich & his wife had three children:

a) BERNHARD von Kollenbeck (-1268 or after). “Hermannus comes de Peremunt” sold property, including property of “soror nostra bone memorie Conegundis cometissa de Halremunt”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “fratris nostri Godescalci et cognatorum nostrorum Bernardi et Fritherici de Colrebeke”, by charter dated 1256[872].

b) WIDEKIND von Kollenbeck . 1239.

c) FRIEDRICH von Kollenbeck (-1268 or after). “Hermannus comes de Peremunt” sold property, including property of “soror nostra bone memorie Conegundis cometissa de Halremunt”, to Kloster Barsinghausen, with the consent of “fratris nostri Godescalci et cognatorum nostrorum Bernardi et Fritherici de Colrebeke”, by charter dated 1256[873].

4. [HEINRICH [I] . Graf von Pyrmont 1226.]

5. HERMANN (-after [1240]). Graf von Pyrmont. “Godescalcus…et Hermannus…fratres et comites de Peremunt” renounced rights over Kloster Loccum by charter dated to [1240][874].

H. GRAFEN von SCHWALENBERG

Schwalenberg, now the town of Schieder-Schwalenberg, lay 15 kilometres east of Detmold in the present day German state of Nordrhein-Westfalen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

1. HERMANN, son of --- (-before 1018). Graf im Diemelland und im oberen Leinegau [1011]. m FREDERUNA, daughter of ---. Graf Hermann & his wife had one child:

a) WIDEKIND (-after 3 Aug 1031). "Comes Didericus et filius eius Gisilbertus" relinquished rights to Kloster Michelsberg near Bamberg by charter dated 19 Oct [1027], which names "isti sunt Saxones: Bernhardus comes, Sigefridus comes, Liudold comes, Widekind comes"[875]. "Widikindi" witnessed a donation of property dated "Id Sep 1024" by "Hildigunda abbatissa de Gesike" and one dated "XVIII Kal Oct [1029]" by "Brun comes cum uxore sua Ida"[876]. "Chuonradus…Romanorum imperator augustus" granted property "in comitatu Widukini in pago Wetiga" to the church of Paderborn by charter dated 3 Aug 1031[877]. Graf im Wethiga und Tilithi 1031.

Three siblings:

1. BERNHARD (-16 May 1160, bur Hardehausen Monastery). Bishop of Paderborn. "Bernhardus…Paderbornensis episcopus" confirmed that "Comes Widekindus…consanguinitate coniunctus et uxor eius Luttrudis" founded Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 1 Sep 1128[878]. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation made "ex parte advocati tunc temporis Widukindi de Sualenberge…nepotem meum" by charter dated 1135[879]. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed the donation of "curtem…Catshem" made to Kloster Marienmünster made by "anunculus [unknown word, unlikely to be an error for "avunculus" given the relationship "nepos" referred to in the charter dated 1135] meus Widechindus comes Swalenbergensis…quod ipse construxit" by charter dated 1140[880].

2. LIUDOLF (-after 13 Apr 1158). "Luidulf frater episcopi, Heremannus et frater eius Bernhardus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Oct 1138 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation to the church of Paderborn[881]. A charter dated 13 Apr 1158 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "fratre meo Liutolfo…Folguuino advocato…matre sua Liutrude et fratre suo Widekindo"[882].

3. --- . m ---. Two children:

a) WIDEKIND [I] (-11 Jun [1137]), bur Marienmünster). “Widikindus comes” donated property “in Werbike...Hauesbroke...Hersebroke” to Helmarshausen, at the request of “fratris sui Volcwini cujus heres fuit”, undated[883]. Graf im Merstengau 1113/1119. Vicevogt von Corvey 1120 and 1126. Vogt von Paderborn 1124. Graf von Schwalenberg [16 Jul 1127/19 Aug 1136]. "Bernhardus…Paderbornensis episcopus" confirmed that "Comes Widekindus…consanguinitate coniunctus et uxor eius Luttrudis" founded Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 1 Sep 1128[884]. "Widikindus de Sualenberg…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Apr 1129 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed the privileges of the church of St Peter & St Paul[885]. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation made "ex parte advocati tunc temporis Widukindi de Sualenberge…nepotem meum" by charter dated 1135[886]. m LUTRUD [von Itter], daughter of [FOLKMAR von Itter] & his wife Gepa ---. "Bernhardus…Paderbornensis episcopus" confirmed that "Comes Widekindus…consanguinitate coniunctus et uxor eius Luttrudis" founded Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 1 Sep 1128[887]. The primary source which confirms her possible parentage has not yet been identified. A charter dated 13 Apr 1158 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "fratre meo Liutolfo…Folguuino advocato…matre sua Liutrude et fratre suo Widekindo"[888]. Graf Widekind [I] & his wife had five children:

i) JUDITH . The Chronographus Corbeienses records the marriage of "pater iuvenculæ Hloutwicus de Lare" and "sororem Volcwini" after the death of "viro suo Adelberto de Everstein"[889]. m firstly ALBERT [I] Graf von Everstein, son of ---. 1113/22. m secondly LUDWIG [II] Graf von Lohra, son of LUDWIG [I] Graf von Lohra & his wife --- (-before 1164).

ii) VOLKWIN [II] von Schwalenberg (-[1178]). Graf [von Schwalenberg]. A charter dated 1154 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "advocati Widikindi…Volcquinus Sualenbergensis supradicti Widikindi filius", witnessed by "…Advocatus Volcquinus et frater eius Widikindus…"[890].

- see below.

iii) WIDEKIND [II] von Schwalenberg (-[1188/89] or after). A charter dated 1154 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "advocati Widikindi…Volcquinus Sualenbergensis supradicti Widikindi filius", witnessed by "…Advocatus Volcquinus et frater eius Widikindus…"[891].

- GRAFEN von PYRMONT.

iv) LUTRUDIS . 1197. m EVERWIN Vogt [von Rheda] 1142/1166.

v) GODEKINDE von Noringe . 1197.

b) VOLKWIN [I] . “Widikindus comes” donated property “in Werbike...Hauesbroke...Hersebroke” to Helmarshausen, at the request of “fratris sui Volcwini cujus heres fuit”, undated[892].

VOLKWIN [II] von Schwalenberg, son of WIDEKIND [I] Graf von Schwalenberg & his wife Lutrud [von Itter] (-[1178]). Graf [von Schwalenberg]. Vogt von Marienmünster 1128. Vogt von Arolsen 1131/1165. Vogt von Paderborn 1137. Vogt von Stift Busdorf und von Gehrden 1146. From the late 1140s, Wibald Abbot of Corvey protested over the encroachment of the Schwalenberg brothers against the monastery of Corvey. "…Volquinus advocatus, Widekinus frater eius…" witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed a donation[893]. They attacked the monastery's town of Höxter in 1152[894]. Vogt von Corvey 1152. A charter dated 1154 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "advocati Widikindi…Volcquinus Sualenbergensis supradicti Widikindi filius", witnessed by "…Advocatus Volcquinus et frater eius Widikindus…"[895]. A charter dated 13 Apr 1158 records the confirmation by Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn of a donation which names "fratre meo Liutolfo…Folguuino advocato…matre sua Liutrude et fratre suo Widekindo"[896].

m firstly (before 1144) LUITGARD von Reichenbach, daughter of POPPO [I] Graf von Reichenbach & his wife Bertha ---. Heinrich Archbishop of Mainz confirmed the foundation of Kloster Aulesburg of Hayn in Hessen by "in Richenbach comes Boppo", with the consent of "uxoris eius Dne Berthe, filii sui Henrici, filie sue Lutgardis et illius mariti Volcwini de Sualenberg", by charter dated 1144[897]. Heinrich Abbot of Hersfeld confirmed that "Gerdrudis regina" donated property on her deathbed, naming "Boppo comes…uxoris suæ Berhdæ et filiorum suorum Heinrici et Herimanni et filiæ suæ Luicgardis", by charter dated 1146[898].

m secondly LUTRUDIS, daughter of --- (-after 1185). A charter dated 1185 records various donations including that of "Widekindus advocatus et mater eius Lutthrudis" and "Widekindus…de Sualenberg cum fratribus suis Herimanno, Volquino et Henrico"[899]. A charter dated 1185 names "Widekindus advocatus de Rethe et mater eius Luttrudis"[900].

Graf Volkwin [II] & his second wife had five children:

1. WIDEKIND [III] von Schwalenberg (-after 7 Jul 1194). Graf von Waldeck 1180. Graf von Schwalenberg. A charter dated 1185 records various donations including that of "Widekindus advocatus et mater eius Lutthrudis" and "Widekindus…de Sualenberg cum fratribus suis Herimanno, Volquino et Henrico"[901]. He renounced the Vogtei Paderborn in 1189. "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres" donated property by charter dated 7 Jul 1194[902]. He died on Crusade[903]. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 28 Feb of “Widekindus, Volquinus, Henricus et Hermannus fratres nobiles de Swalenberg”[904].

2. HERMANN [I] von Schwalenberg (-[1223/25]). Graf von Waldeck 1184. A charter dated 1185 records various donations including that of "Widekindus…de Sualenberg cum fratribus suis Herimanno, Volquino et Henrico"[905]. Vogt von Paderborn 1189. Vogt von Kloster Flechtdorf until 1195. "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres" donated property by charter dated 7 Jul 1194[906]. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed property of Kloster Willebadessen, including the donation of “manso in Bulehem” made by “Hermanno et Henrico fratribus de Swalenberg consanguineis episcopi et Henrico de Stenhem” by charter dated 1202[907]. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[908]. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 28 Feb of “Widekindus, Volquinus, Henricus et Hermannus fratres nobiles de Swalenberg”[909].

3. VOLKWIN von Schwalenberg (-1243 or after). A charter dated 1185 records various donations including that of "Widekindus…de Sualenberg cum fratribus suis Herimanno, Volquino et Henrico"[910]. Vogt von Paderborn 1189. Canon at Paderborn cathedral 1185. "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres" donated property by charter dated 7 Jul 1194[911]. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[912]. Provost of Bustorf 1224. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 28 Feb of “Widekindus, Volquinus, Henricus et Hermannus fratres nobiles de Swalenberg”[913].

4. HEINRICH [I] von Schwalenberg (-before 1214). Graf von Waldeck 1184. A charter dated 1185 records various donations including that of "Widekindus…de Sualenberg cum fratribus suis Herimanno, Volquino et Henrico"[914]. Vogt von Paderborn 1189. "Widekindus de Sualenberch, Volquinus Patherburnensis ecclesie canonicus, Herimannus et Heinricus germani fratres" donated property by charter dated 7 Jul 1194[915]. Graf von Schwalenberg 1198. Bernhard Bishop of Paderborn confirmed property of Kloster Willebadessen, including the donation of “manso in Bulehem” made by “Hermanno et Henrico fratribus de Swalenberg consanguineis episcopi et Henrico de Stenhem” by charter dated 1202[916]. Vogt von Gehrden until 1209. The necrology of Marienfeld records the death 28 Feb of “Widekindus, Volquinus, Henricus et Hermannus fratres nobiles de Swalenberg”[917]. m HESEKE [von Dassel, daughter of LUDOLF [I] Graf von Dassel & his wife ---]. 1220. Graf Heinrich [I] & his wife had four children:

a) HEINRICH von Schwalenberg (-before 1288). Canon at Paderborn Cathedral 1211/1240. Provost at Schildesche 1219/1282. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[918]. “Adolfus...comes in Waltecke” renounced “patronatu ecclesie Medebach” in favour of Kloster Küstelberg, with the consent of “fratres nostros Heinricum canonicum Paderbornensem et Volquinum comitem in Svalenberg”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1231[919]. Provost at Paderborn Cathedral 1240, removed 1275.

b) VOLKWIN [III] von Schwalenberg (-[1249/55]). Graf von Schwalenberg. “Volquinus...comes in Swalenberg” donated property to Kloster Marienmünster, in memory of “patris nosti Henrici comitis”, by charter dated 21 Sep 1214[920]. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[921]. “Dominus Volqwinus de Swalenberg cum consensu fratris sui Adolphi de Woldecke” confirmed donations to Kloster Gerden, which had been challenged by “dominus Amelungus...in Brackele cum fratre suo domino Heinrico...de Lippa”, by charter dated 18 Nov 1229[922]. “Adolfus...comes in Waltecke” renounced “patronatu ecclesie Medebach” in favour of Kloster Küstelberg, with the consent of “fratres nostros Heinricum canonicum Paderbornensem et Volquinum comitem in Svalenberg”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1231[923]. “Volcwinus…comes de Svalenberch” noted a donation of property by “consanguinei nostri B[ernardi]. et F[retherici]. fratres…de Colrebeke” to Kloster Loccum by charter dated to [1244][924]. m (before 1239) ERMENGARD von Schwarzburg, daughter of HEINRICH [II] Graf von Schwarzburg & his wife Irmgard von Orlamünde (-22 Mar 1274). “Widekindus...comes de Swalenberg...cum matre nostra Ermegarde...et fratribus nostris Gunthero, Adolpho et Alberto” sold “advocatiam” over property of Kloster Marienmünster back to the abbey by charter dated 9 Aug 1250[925]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. Volkwin [III] & his wife had children:

i) HEINRICH [II] von Schwalenberg (-after 23 Jun 1277). Graf von Sternberg. “Henricus comes de Sternenbergh et Wedekindus comes de Swalenbergh fratres” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 26 Feb 1260[926]. “Edelherr Heinrich von Sternberg...und seine Söhne Hoyer und Heinrich” mortgaged “die Vogtei in Modehorst” to “dem Ritter Heinrich Vincke” by charter dated 21 Sep 1261[927]. “Henricus nobilis de Sterenberg...Hoyerus et Henricus filii nostri” mortgaged “advocaciam...in Modehorst” to “Henrico militi dicto Vinken” by charter dated 22 Sep 1266[928]. “Heinricus...comes de Sterneberg et Hogerus natus suus” donated property to Kloster Vlotho by charter dated 23 Jun 1277[929]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the identity of Heinrich’s wife has not been identified. Heinrich & his wife had two children:

(a) HOYER von Sternberg . “Edelherr Heinrich von Sternberg...und seine Söhne Hoyer und Heinrich” mortgaged “die Vogtei in Modehorst” to “dem Ritter Heinrich Vincke” by charter dated 21 Sep 1261[930]. “Henricus nobilis de Sterenberg...Hoyerus et Henricus filii nostri” mortgaged “advocaciam...in Modehorst” to “Henrico militi dicto Vinken” by charter dated 22 Sep 1266[931]. “Heinricus...comes de Sterneberg et Hogerus natus suus” donated property to Kloster Vlotho by charter dated 23 Jun 1277[932].

(b) HEINRICH von Sternberg . “Edelherr Heinrich von Sternberg...und seine Söhne Hoyer und Heinrich” mortgaged “die Vogtei in Modehorst” to “dem Ritter Heinrich Vincke” by charter dated 21 Sep 1261[933]. “Henricus nobilis de Sterenberg...Hoyerus et Henricus filii nostri” mortgaged “advocaciam...in Modehorst” to “Henrico militi dicto Vinken” by charter dated 22 Sep 1266[934].

ii) WIDEKIND [IV] von Schwalenberg . Graf von Schwalenberg. “Widekindus...comes de Swalenberg...cum matre nostra Ermegarde...et fratribus nostris Gunthero, Adolpho et Alberto” sold “advocatiam” over property of Kloster Marienmünster back to the abbey by charter dated 9 Aug 1250[935]. “Henricus comes de Sternenbergh et Wedekindus comes de Swalenbergh fratres” sold property to Kloster Marienmünster by charter dated 26 Feb 1260[936].

iii) GÜNTHER von Schwalenberg . “Widekindus...comes de Swalenberg...cum matre nostra Ermegarde...et fratribus nostris Gunthero, Adolpho et Alberto” sold “advocatiam” over property of Kloster Marienmünster back to the abbey by charter dated 9 Aug 1250[937].

iv) ADOLF von Schwalenberg . “Widekindus...comes de Swalenberg...cum matre nostra Ermegarde...et fratribus nostris Gunthero, Adolpho et Alberto” sold “advocatiam” over property of Kloster Marienmünster back to the abbey by charter dated 9 Aug 1250[938].

v) ALBRECHT von Schwalenberg . “Widekindus...comes de Swalenberg...cum matre nostra Ermegarde...et fratribus nostris Gunthero, Adolpho et Alberto” sold “advocatiam” over property of Kloster Marienmünster back to the abbey by charter dated 9 Aug 1250[939].

- GRAFEN von SCHWALENBERG[940].

c) ADOLF [I] von Schwalenberg (-3 Oct 1270). Graf von Schwalenberg. Graf von Waldeck. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[941]. “Adolfus...comes in Waltecke” renounced “patronatu ecclesie Medebach” in favour of Kloster Küstelberg, with the consent of “fratres nostros Heinricum canonicum Paderbornensem et Volquinum comitem in Svalenberg”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1231[942].

- GRAFEN von WALDECK.

d) HERMANN von Schwalenberg . Benedictine monk [1248].

5. [daughter . She is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln as the wife of Werner [I] Graf von Wittgenstein[943]. The primary source which confirms that the information is correct has not yet been identified. It is possible that the information is speculative, designed to explain the introduction of the name Widekind into the family of the Grafen von Wittgenstein. m WERNER [I] Graf von Wittgenstein, son of --- (-before 1215).]

I. GRAFEN von SPIEGELBERG

1. ADALBERT . Graf von Poppenburg. “Adelbertus comes de Popponburg” donated property in “Thornunthun” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “fratris scilicet heredis sui”, undated[944].

2. BERNHARD von Poppenburg (-before 1244). Graf von Poppenburg. Graf von Spiegelberg. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Bernhard’s wife has not been identified. Bernhard & his wife had children:

a) MORITZ [I] von Spiegelberg (-before 1 May 1289). Graf von Spiegelberg. “Comes Mauricius in Speghelberge” confirmed the donation to Kloster Marienwerder made by “pater noster comes Bernardus de Speghelberge” by charter dated 1244[945]. “Mauritius comes de Spegelberge” donated property to Kloster Wennigsen, with the consent of “uxor nostra et heredes nostri”, by charter dated 24 Sep 1251[946]. “Mauricius comes dictus de Speygelberch” donated “decima in Lancredhere” to Kloster Wunstorp, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum...Nicolay militis, Mauricii et Hermanni”, by charter dated 1281[947]. m ([1248]) MARGARETA von Werle, daughter of NIKOLAUS [I] Herr von Werle und Güstrow [Mecklenburg] & his wife Jutta von Anhalt (-after 1285). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Mortiz [I] & his had children:

i) MORITZ [II] von Speigelberg (-before 29 Aug 1318). Graf von Spiegelberg. “Mauricius comes de Speyghelberghe junior...” witnessed the charter dated 1 May 1289 under which “Adelheydis...comitissa in Halremunt” donated “iuris...in decima in Verdessen” to Kloster Wulfinghausen, with the consent of “filio nostro Gherardo comite juniore et...filia nostra Jutta”[948].

- GRAFEN von SPIEGELBERG[949].

J. GRAFEN von WALDECK

Waldeck lies about 20 kilometres due west of Cassel, in the present day German state of Hessen. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of the following family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise stated below.

ADOLF [I] von Schwalenberg, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Schwalenberg & his wife Heseke [von Dassel] (-3 Oct 1270). Graf von Schwalenberg. Graf von Waldeck. “Germani V[olquinus] et A[dolfus] comites de Svalenberg et de Valdecke” renounced rights in property of Kloster Hardehausen, with the consent of “patruorum nostrorum domini Volquini prepositi ac domini Her....et fratris nostri prepositi Heinrici de Scildesce”, the donors noting that they were both childless at the time, by charter dated 1219[950]. He founded Kloster Netze in 1228. “Dominus Volqwinus de Swalenberg cum consensu fratris sui Adolphi de Woldecke” confirmed donations to Kloster Gerden, which had been challenged by “dominus Amelungus...in Brackele cum fratre suo domino Heinrico...de Lippa”, by charter dated 18 Nov 1229[951]. “Adolfus...comes in Waltecke” renounced “patronatu ecclesie Medebach” in favour of Kloster Küstelberg, with the consent of “fratres nostros Heinricum canonicum Paderbornensem et Volquinum comitem in Svalenberg”, by charter dated 12 Nov 1231[952]. "A-…comes in Waldeke" renounced rights in "decimam in Wiscenhusen" in favour of the archbishop of Mainz by charter dated to before 1 Jan 1236[953]. “Adolfus comes de Waldeke” donated property “in Ursprunge villa Superiori” to Kloster Bredelar, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici et Wydekyndi”, by charter dated 12 Jul 1244[954]. “Adolfus comes in Waldeke, Heinricus et Widekyndus fratres filii sui” sold property to Kloster Bredelar, including property in which “cognati nostri filii nostri fratris domini Volcquini de Sualenberg” held an interest, by charter dated 8 Oct 1251[955]. Court adviser of Wilhelm King of Germany [Count of Holland] in 1255. "Otto…comes in Ravensberg" donated property in accordance with the last wishes of "pater noster Ludowicus comes bone memorie" by charter dated 1259, witnessed by "cognatus noster comes Adolfus de Waldeke"[956].

m firstly SOPHIE, daughter of --- (-before 1254). 1237. Her marriage is confirmed by the charter dated 14 Feb 1254 under which “Otto...Monasteriensis, Symon...Paderbornensis episcopi” and “Adolphus comes de Waldeke, Henricus et Widikindus nati eiusdem comitis” settled disputes, agreed the marriage of “dictum A. comitem de Waldeke” and “Ethellendym sororem nostram”, referring to property “in curte Suerte” which Adolf had received “nomine dotis cum uxore nostra defuncta...Sophia”[957]. Her relationship with the Grafen von Ravensberg is suggested by the charter dated 1259 under which "Otto…comes in Ravensberg" donated property in accordance with the last wishes of "pater noster Ludowicus comes bone memorie", witnessed by "cognatus noster comes Adolfus de Waldeke"[958]. No other close family relationship has yet been identified between Adolf [I] Graf von Waldeck and Otto [III] Graf von Ravensberg.

m secondly (contract 14 Feb 1254) ETHELIND zur Lippe, daughter of HERMANN [II] Herr zur Lippe & his wife Oda von Tecklenburg. “Otto...Monasteriensis, Symon...Paderbornensis episcopi” and “Adolphus comes de Waldeke, Henricus et Widikindus nati eiusdem comitis” settled disputes, and agreed the marriage of “dictum A. comitem de Waldeke” and “Ethellendym sororem nostram”, by charter dated 14 Feb 1254[959].

Graf Adolf & his first wife had two children:

1. HEINRICH [II] (-1267, bur Kloster Netze). “Adolfus comes de Waldeke” donated property “in Ursprunge villa Superiori” to Kloster Bredelar, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici et Wydekyndi”, by charter dated 12 Jul 1244[960]. “Adolfus comes in Waldeke, Heinricus et Widekyndus fratres filii sui” sold property to Kloster Bredelar, including property in which “cognati nostri filii nostri fratris domini Volcquini de Sualenberg” held an interest, by charter dated 8 Oct 1251[961]. Graf von Waldeck. His date of death is confirmed by the charter dated 1267 under which [his brother] “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei”[962]. m MECHTILD von Arnsberg, daughter of GOTTFRIED [III] Graf von Arnsberg [Kuyc] & his second wife Adelheid von Bliescastel (-after 13 Aug 1298). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 2 Sep 1263 under which “Godefridus comes de Arnesberg” agreed an alliance with Engelbert Archbishop of Köln, except respecting his obligations towards “domino Simone Paderbornensis ecclesie episcopo, domino Engelberto comite de Marcha consanguineo meo, genero meo domino Bernhardo seniore de Lippia et Bernardo nato ipsius dominis...genero meo domino Henrico comite de Waltegge et viro nobili Ottone de Ravensberg”[963]. “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[964]. “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[965]. “Adolfus comes iunior, Otto et Godefridus fratres eiusdem necnon et Meithildis comitissa mater eorundem in Waldecke” donated “decime ville de Laterveld” to Kloster Bredelar by charter dated 9 Jun 1273[966]. "Otto comes de Waldecke…[et] Sophia uxor nostra" renounced their claim over Blackenrode in favour of the bishop of Paderborn, in the presence of "Methildis matris nostre, nobilium virorum Adolphi comitis de Schwalenbergh ac domini Simonis de Lippia", by charter dated 13 Aug 1298[967]. Heinrich [II] & his wife had children:

a) ADOLF von Waldeck . Graf von Waldeck. “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[968]. “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[969]. “Adolfus comes iunior, Otto et Godefridus fratres eiusdem necnon et Meithildis comitissa mater eorundem in Waldecke” donated “decime ville de Laterveld” to Kloster Bredelar by charter dated 9 Jun 1273[970].

b) GOTTFRIED von Waldeck . “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[971]. “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[972]. “Adolfus comes iunior, Otto et Godefridus fratres eiusdem necnon et Meithildis comitissa mater eorundem in Waldecke” donated “decime ville de Laterveld” to Kloster Bredelar by charter dated 9 Jun 1273[973].

c) OTTO von Waldeck (-11 Nov 1305). “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[974]. Graf von Waldeck.

- see below.

d) ADELHEID von Waldeck (-[17 Aug 1339/5 Aug 1342]). “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[975]. “Symon de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Aleydis, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 3 Aug 1287[976]. “Symon nobilis et dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “sororis nostre Lyse, Aleydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi et Hermanni filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 1289[977]. “Symon nobilis vir domicellus de Lippia” renounced “decimam...in parrochia de Wetheringen” in favour of Münster, with the consent of “Alheydis uxoris nostre, Bernhardi, Hermanni et Henrici filiorum nostrorum”, by charter dated 23 Feb 1289 (O.S.)[978]. “Symon vir nobilis dominus de Lippia” sold property to Kloster Marienfeld, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Alheydis ac liberorum nostrorum quos tunc habemus...Bernhardi, Hermanni, Hinrici, Theoderici et Symonis et filie nostre Lyse”, by charter dated 29 Apr 1295[979]. “Symon nobilis vir dominus de Lippea” sold property to Münster Cathedral, with the consent of “coniuge nostre Aleyde necnon Bernhardo, Hermanno, Symone, Henrico, Thyderico et Agnete liberis meis”, by charter dated 2 Jul 1295[980]. m SIMON [I] Herr zur Lippe, son of BERNHARD [IV] Herr zur Lippe & his wife Agnes von Kleve (-[5 May/10 Aug] or [22 Sep] 1344).

2. WIDEKIND (-18 Nov 1269). “Adolfus comes de Waldeke” donated property “in Ursprunge villa Superiori” to Kloster Bredelar, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Heinrici et Wydekyndi”, by charter dated 12 Jul 1244[981]. “Adolfus comes in Waldeke, Heinricus et Widekyndus fratres filii sui” sold property to Kloster Bredelar, including property in which “cognati nostri filii nostri fratris domini Volcquini de Sualenberg” held an interest, by charter dated 8 Oct 1251[982]. Provost at Fritzlar 1258. Provost at Münster Cathedral 1263. Bishop of Osnabrück 1265. “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[983]. “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[984].

The following reconstructions are incomplete outlines only, added mainly to show hyperlinks to other families in Medieval Lands. The primary sources which confirm the family relationships have not been identified unless otherwise stated.

OTTO von Waldeck, son of HEINRICH [II] Graf von Waldeck & his wife Mechtild von Arnsberg (-11 Nov 1305). “Widekinus...Osnabrugensis ecclesie episcopus” confirmed that “domina Methildis relicta fratris mei Heinrici comitis de Waldeke felicis memorie cum filiis suis Adolfo, Gotfrido, Ottone” donated property for the soul of “predicti fratris mei” by charter dated 1267[985]. “Atholfus...comes in Waltekke” confirmed a donation to Kloster Gehrden, made with the consent of “domini Widekindi filii nostri Osnaburgensis electi...Machtildis relicte Heinrici quondam filii nostri et...heredum suorum...Adolfi, Godefridi, Ottonis et Alheithis”, by charter dated 21 Jun 1268[986]. “Adolfus comes iunior, Otto et Godefridus fratres eiusdem necnon et Meithildis comitissa mater eorundem in Waldecke” donated “decime ville de Laterveld” to Kloster Bredelar by charter dated 9 Jun 1273[987]. Graf von Waldeck. "Otto comes de Waldecke…[et] Sophia uxor nostra" renounced their claim over Blackenrode in favour of the bishop of Paderborn, in the presence of "Methildis matris nostre, nobilium virorum Adolphi comitis de Schwalenbergh ac domini Simonis de Lippia", by charter dated 13 Aug 1298[988].

m (before 24 Nov 1276) SOPHIE von Hessen, daughter of HEINRICH I "das Kind" Landgraf Herr von Hessen & his first wife Adelheid von Braunschweig (-after 12 Aug 1331). "Otto comes de Waldecke…[et] Sophia uxor nostra" renounced their claim over Blackenrode in favour of the bishop of Paderborn, in the presence of "Methildis matris nostre, nobilium virorum Adolphi comitis de Schwalenbergh ac domini Simonis de Lippia", by charter dated 13 Aug 1298[989].

1. HEINRICH [II] von Waldeck (-1348). Graf von Waldeck. m (Papal dispensation 10 Aug 1306) ADELHEID von Kleve, daughter of DIETRICH [VI] Graf von Kleve & his first wife Margareta van Gelre (-after 7 Nov 1320). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. Heinrich [II] & his wife had children:

a) OTTO [II] von Waldeck (-11 Nov [1369]). His parentage is confirmed by the contract for his first marriage quoted below. Graf von Waldeck. m firstly (Dispensation Avignon 11 Apr 1335 & 5 Jun 1339, contract 29 Aug 1339) MECHTILD von Braunschweig, daughter of OTTO III Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg in Lüneburg & his wife Mechtild von Mecklenburg (-7 Sep before 1357). Botho’s Chronicon Brunsvicensium Picturatum names “Mettilda”, who married “den Greven van Woltegghe”, as the daughter of “Hertoghe Otto, Hertoghen Otten sone to Lunenborch” and his wife[990]. Adelheid Abbess of Minden St. Maria granted brotherhood to “dominis Ottoni et Wilhelmo fratribus ac ducibus in Lunenborch atque...ducisse Mechtildi necnon Mechtildi eius filie” by charter dated 15 May 1330[991]. “Greve Heinrich von Waldecke, her Ebirhart unde Lodewich broder, Otte, Diderich unde Heinrich Sune des silven greuen von Waldecke” agreed the marriage of “Otte unse Sun greven Heinrikes von Waldecke” and “Otten unde...Wilhelme brodern hertoghen von Brunswich...Mechtilde dochter des...hertogen Otten” by charter dated 29 Aug 1339[992]. m secondly MARGARETA von Löwenberg, daughter of ---. Otto [II] & his first wife had children:

i) HEINRICH [III] von Waldeck (-1397). His parentage is confirmed by his betrothal contract quoted below. Graf von Waldeck.

- see below.

b) DIETRICH von Waldeck . “Greve Heinrich von Waldecke, her Ebirhart unde Lodewich broder, Otte, Diderich unde Heinrich Sune des silven greuen von Waldecke” agreed the marriage of “Otte unse Sun greven Heinrikes von Waldecke” and “Otten unde...Wilhelme brodern hertoghen von Brunswich...Mechtilde dochter des...hertogen Otten” by charter dated 29 Aug 1339[993].

c) HEINRICH von Waldeck . “Greve Heinrich von Waldecke, her Ebirhart unde Lodewich broder, Otte, Diderich unde Heinrich Sune des silven greuen von Waldecke” agreed the marriage of “Otte unse Sun greven Heinrikes von Waldecke” and “Otten unde...Wilhelme brodern hertoghen von Brunswich...Mechtilde dochter des...hertogen Otten” by charter dated 29 Aug 1339[994].

d) ELISABETH von Waldeck (-before 22 Jun 1385). m (before 1331) JOHANN Graf von Nassau-Hadamar, son of EMICHO [I] Graf von Nassau in Hadamar & his wife Anna von Nürnberg [Zollern] (-[24 Jun 1364/20 Jan 1365]).

2. EBERHARD von Waldeck . “Greve Heinrich von Waldecke, her Ebirhart unde Lodewich broder, Otte, Diderich unde Heinrich Sune des silven greuen von Waldecke” agreed the marriage of “Otte unse Sun greven Heinrikes von Waldecke” and “Otten unde...Wilhelme brodern hertoghen von Brunswich...Mechtilde dochter des...hertogen Otten” by charter dated 29 Aug 1339[995].

3. LUDWIG von Waldeck . “Greve Heinrich von Waldecke, her Ebirhart unde Lodewich broder, Otte, Diderich unde Heinrich Sune des silven greuen von Waldecke” agreed the marriage of “Otte unse Sun greven Heinrikes von Waldecke” and “Otten unde...Wilhelme brodern hertoghen von Brunswich...Mechtilde dochter des...hertogen Otten” by charter dated 29 Aug 1339[996].

4. MECHTILD von Waldeck (-after 5 May 1324). “Ebirhardus de Bruberg” confirmed dower to “Mechtildi de Waldecke uxori sue”, naming “Elizabet et Luckardim filias”, by undated charter[997]. Emperor Ludwig III Duke of Bavaria enfeoffed “medietatem castri Erpach” to “Ebirhardo de Bruberg”, and consented to dower granted to “Mechtildi uxori sue...ac Elizabet et Luckardi filiabus suis” with the consent of “Conradus Pincerna de Erpach coheres predicti Ebirhardi in dicto castro”, by charter dated 4 Dec 1320[998]. Heinrich Abbot of Fulda confirmed that, after the death of “felicis recordationis quondam...Ebirhardus de Bruberg”, his fiefs were inherited by “Mechtilde relicta eiusdem Ebirhardi nec non Elisabeth et Lickardis filiabus suis”, with the agreement of “Rudolfo comiti de Wertheim marito Elisabeth supradicta”, by charter dated 5 May 1324[999]. m EBERHARD von Breuberg, son of GERLACH von Breuberg & his wife Luckard --- (-before 5 May 1324).

5. ADELHEID von Waldeck (-1 Sep 1329). The marriage contract between "Heynricus…comes de Waldecke…Alheydim sororem nostram" and "Wilhelmo comiti de Katzenelenbogen" is dated 22 Jan 1314[1000]. m (contract 22 Jan 1314) as his second wife, WILHELM [I] Graf von Katzenelnbogen, son of DIETHER [III] Graf von Katzenelnbogen & his wife Margareta von Jülich ([1270/73]-1331).

HEINRICH [III] von Waldeck, son of OTTO [II] Graf von Waldeck & his first wife Mathilde von Braunschweig-Lüneburg (-Schloß Waldeck 16 Feb 1397). His parentage is confirmed by his betrothal contract quoted below. Graf von Waldeck.

m (Betrothed 25 Jul 1353, before 16 Dec 1363) ELISABETH von Jülich, daughter of GERHARD [VI] Graf von Jülich & his wife Margareta von Ravensberg (-after 4 Oct 1388). The betrothal of "Otto greue zu Waldecke…Heinrich onse Sun" and "der eldesten dochter des…Gerharden eldeste Sune des marckgreuen van Juleche, greuen von dem Berghe und von Rauensberg…und Margareten siner elichen vrowen", the marriage to take place when the bride was twelve years old, is dated 25 Jul 1353[1001]. "Heinrich greue zu Waldecgen und Elizabet von dem Berge…" acknowledged payment of part of a debt by "onsse…swager und broeder…Wilhelm van Guilge hertzoge van dem Berge greue van Rauensberg und here zu Blanckenberg" by charter dated 16 Sep 1381[1002]. The Memorienbuch of Düsseldorf St Maria records the death "V Kal Nov" of "domine Elizabet de Monte comitisse de Waldeggen sororis domini Wilhelmi ducis Montensis”[1003].

Heinrich [III] & his wife had children:

1. ADOLF [III] von Waldeck (-1431). Graf von Waldeck. m AGNES von Ziegenhain, daughter of GOTTFRIED [VIII] Graf von Ziegenhain & his wife Agnes von Braunschweig (-after 26 Dec 1438). Adolf [III] & his wife had children:

a) OTTO [III] von Waldeck (-[1458/59]). Graf von Waldeck. m ([1424]) ANNA von Oldenburg, daughter of MORITZ [III] Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Elisabeth von Braunschweig-Lüneburg (-after 22 Jun 1438). Otto [III] & his wife had children:

i) OTTO [IV] von Waldeck (-1495). Graf von Waldeck. m firstly MECHTILD von Neuenahr, daughter of ---. m secondly ELISABETH von Tecklenburg, daughter of ---.

2. HEINRICH [VII] von Waldeck (-after 30 Apr 1442). Graf von Waldeck. m ([27 Aug 1398]) MARGARETA von Nassau, daughter of WALRAM [II] Graf von Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein & his wife Bertha von Westerburg (-after 1432).

- GRAFEN von WALDECK[1004].

K. GRAFEN von WÖLPE

The castle of Wölpe, near the present-day town of Erichshagen-Wölpe, lay about 5 kilometres north-east of Nienburg on the right bank of the Weser river in the present-day German state of Niedersachsen. The county of Wólpe paased to the dukes of Brunswick in the early 14th century by a two-stage process. Firstly, Otto Graf von Wölpe enfeoffed the Oldenburg family with the county in [1301], and secondly Otto [II] Graf von Oldenburg later sold Wölpe to Otto II Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg: “Otto...comes de Oldenborch...[et] filius noster” sold “dominium et cometiam Welpie”, received from “viro nobili domino Ottone comite Welpie”, to “domino Ottoni duci de Bruns. et Luneb. genero nostro” by charter dated 30 Jan 1302[1005].

1. EILBERT von Wölpe (-after 1162). “...Eilbertus de Wilpe...” witnessed the charter dated 1162 under which Hartwig Archbishop of Hamburg established the boundaries of the bishopric of Ratzeburg[1006].

2. BERNHARD [I] (-after 1185). Graf von Wölpe. “Laici: Mirabilis, Bernhardus comes de Wilepe...” witnessed the charter dated to [1153/70] under which Werner Bishop of Minden confirmed a donation made by “nobilis...Mirabilis”[1007]. “...Bernhardus de Wilepe, [E]ilbertus filius eius...” witnessed the charter dated 8 Aug 1171 under which Heinrich Duke of Saxony confirmed a sale of certain property[1008]. “Laici: Bernardus comes de Welepe...” witnessed the charter dated 1185 under which Hartwig Archbishop of Bremen confirmed the donation of property “in villa Driptesete” Kloster St. Paul, Bremen[1009]. m ---. The name of Bernhard’s wife is not known. Bernhard & his wife had one child:

a) EILBERT von Wölpe (-after 8 Aug 1171). “...Bernhardus de Wilepe, [E]ilbertus filius eius...” witnessed the charter dated 8 Aug 1171 under which Heinrich Duke of Saxony confirmed a sale of certain property[1010].

3. ISO (-1231). If “nepoti” in the document quoted below can be interpreted in its strict sense of nephew (which is not inevitable), Bishop Iso was the uncle of Konrad Graf von Wölpe. Bishop of Verden 1205. Iso Bishop of Verden confirmed that “domina de Luneborch...conmater nostra” had granted property, including “advocacia Walefrode” granted to “nepoti nostro filio comitis Bernardi de Wilpa”, to “filio eius domino de Luneborch”, then in prison, by charter dated 10 May 1228[1011].

4. BERNHARD [II] (-28 Jan 1221). Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed that “uxor eius et filie” of “nobilis vir Bernardus de Welpa” could succeed to his property by charter dated 1201[1012]. “Willelmus de Luneburch...coniuge nostra Helena et filio nostro Ottone” granted freedoms to the town of Löwenstadt, with the consent of “comite Henrico de Dannenberch et filio ipsius Vulrado, Bernardo comite de Welepa, Wernero, Olrico, Henrico, Ottone comitibus de Luchow...”, by charter dated 28 Aug 1209[1013]. "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1014]. m firstly SOPHIE von Dassel, daughter of [LUDOLF [I] Graf von Dassel & his wife ---] (-after 27 Dec 1215). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 30 Oct 1213 under which “comes Adolfus de Dasle cum sorore mea comiti Bernhardo de Welepa desponsata” donated property to Kloster Mariensee, witnessed by “...filius meus Adolfus...”[1015]. "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1016]. m secondly KUNIGUNDE von Wernigerode, daughter of ALBRECHT Graf von Wernigerode & his wife --- von Magdeburg (-after 25 Mar 1259). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1231 under which [her son] “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”[1017]. “Comitissa de Welpia” sold Burg Rosendal, held as a fief from “bone memorie nobilis viri domini Bernardi comitis de Welpia mariti nostri prius et eo defuncto de manu filii nostri”, to Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim by charter dated 1223[1018]. “Conradus comes de Wilpia, mater, uxor et heredes eiusdem” mortgaged “advocatiam in palude domini Mirabilis” to Minden Moritzstift by charter dated 1245[1019]. “Burchardus...comes in Welpia” confirmed donations made to Minden St. Moritz by “avia nostra Cunegundis comitissa” for the soul of “pie memorie domini Conradi patris nostri quondam comitis in Welpia” by charter dated 25 Mar 1259[1020]. Bernhard [II] & his first wife had three children:

a) RICHZA ([1195/98]-before 7 Jun 1227, bur Bücken). "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1021]. Her suggested birth date is indicated by the charter dated 1201 under which Hartbert Bishop of Hildesheim confirmed that “uxor eius et filie” of “nobilis vir Bernardus de Welpa” could succeed to his property[1022]. The family origin of the wife of Heinrich [I] Graf von Hoya is suggested by the charter dated 10 Aug 1242 under which “Hermannus dictus Hodo” sold property “in parrochia Ghiltene...in manus comitis Conradi de Welpa...” to Kloster Mariensee, witnessed by “...prefatus comes de Welpa...comes Heinricus de Hoia, dominus Widikinnus frater eiusdem comitis, Hermannus de Brunighusen, Guintherus de Hoia et filius eius Rotgerus...”[1023]. It is confirmed by the charter dated 18 Mar 1255 under which [her son] “Wedekindus...Mindensis episcopus” confirmed the foundation of Kloster Mariensee by “avus noster bone memorie B. comes de Welpa”[1024]. Her burial place is confirmed by the undated charter under which [her son] “H. comes de Hoya” donated property to Kloster Bücken where “parentum nostrorum” were buried[1025]. m (after 27 Dec 1215) HEINRICH [I] Graf von Hoya, son of --- (-25 Nov 1235, bur Bücken).

b) SOPHIE (-after 1239). "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1026]. m (before 1212) SIEGFRIED Graf von Osterburg und Altenhausen, son of ALBRECHT Graf von Veltheim und Osterburg & his wife Oda von Artlenburg (-after 1242).

c) JUTTA (-after 1215). "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1027]. m VOLRAD [II] Graf von Dannenberg, son of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Dannenberg & his wife --- (-[29 Sep 1226/23 Jan 1234]).

Bernhard & his second wife had one child:

d) KONRAD (-[23 Jul 1255/22 Sep 1257]). Iso Bishop of Verden confirmed that “domina de Luneborch...conmater nostra” had granted property, including “advocacia Walefrode” granted to “nepoti nostro filio comitis Bernardi de Wilpa”, to “filio eius domino de Luneborch”, then in prison, by charter dated 10 May 1228[1028]. Graf von Wölpe. He ruled under the guardianship of his maternal uncle: “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”, by charter dated 1231[1029]. “Conradus comes de Wilpia, mater, uxor et heredes eiusdem” mortgaged “advocatiam in palude domini Mirabilis” to Minden Moritzstift by charter dated 1245[1030]. “Conradus...comes de Welepe” exchanged property with “cognatum nostrum Heinricum de Hoya” by charter dated 28 Jul 1250[1031]. “Godescalcus et Hermannus nobiles fratres de Peremunt” pledged “mansionem...castrensem apud Peremunt” to Konrad Archbishop of Köln, naming “dominos G. de Arnsberg, L. de Halemunt, C. de Wilipa et L. de Wunstorp comites” as fiduciaries, by charter dated 23 Jul 1255[1032]. m (before 1245) [--- von Limmer, daughter of HILDEBOLD [II] von Roden Graf von Limmer & his wife Hedwig von Oldenburg]. Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1272 under which [her son] Burchard Graf von Wölpe donated property to Minden St. Moritz, witnessed by “dominus Ludolphus comes de Wunstorpe noster avunculus...”[1033]. This assumes that “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. Her marriage is dated from the charter dated 1245 under which [her husband] “Conradus comes de Wilpia, mater, uxor et heredes eiusdem” mortgaged “advocatiam in palude domini Mirabilis” to Minden St. Moritz[1034]. Konrad & his wife had five children:

i) BURCHARD (-[25 Jan 1289/15 Apr 1290). Graf von Wölpe. “Bernhardus...canonicus in Magetheborch, Burchardus frater suus comes in Wilepia, Otto et Geuehardus fratres eorum” sold “molendinum in Nienborch” to “consanguineo nostro...comiti Henrico de Hoya” by charter dated 31 Dec 1258[1035]. “Burchardus...comes in Welpia” confirmed donations made to Minden St. Moritz by “avia nostra Cunegundis comitissa” for the soul of “pie memorie domini Conradi patris nostri quondam comitis in Welpia” by charter dated 25 Mar 1259[1036]. “Borchardus...comes de Welpia” donated property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...domini Bernhardi, Ottonis et Gerhardi”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1260[1037]. “Burchardus...comes de Welapa, Bernardus cantor Bremensis ecclesie, Otto canonicus Mindensis...fratres” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 24 Jun 1264[1038]. “Burchardus comes de Welepa” settled a dispute involving Kloster Lahde about property donated by “nobili viro domino Ludolfo comite de Wunstorpe avunculo nostro” by charter dated 7 Jan 1281[1039]. "Borchardus comes de Welpa" donated property "in Munder" to Kloster Ouernkerken, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum Bernardi prepositi mai. eccl. Bremensis et prepositi Ottonis mai. eccl. Mind.", by charter dated 1288[1040]. m firstly (before 20 Aug 1272) ELISABETH von Holstein, daughter of GEBHARD [I] Graf von Holstein in Itzehoe & his first wife Elisabeth von Mecklenburg (-[1274/84]). "Gerhardus et Johannes comites Holsatie" confirmed property held by "Herboldus de Herboldessen", with the consent of "heredum nostrorum…Ludgardis ducisse de Luneburg, Elisabeth comitisse de Welpia, Gerhardi, Adolphi, Henrici, Alberti, filiorum nostrorum et…aliarum filiarum nostrarum Heilewigis et Mechtildis", by charter dated 17 Aug 1272[1041]. m secondly ERMENGARD, daughter of --- (-after 1284). “Ermengard Grafin von Welepa” confirmed an agreement between various knights by undated charter[1042]. Burchard & his first wife had one child:

(a) ELISABETH (-2 Feb 1336). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. m HEINRICH Graf von Schwalenberg, son of --- (-1 Mar 1349).

Burchard & his second wife had two children:

(b) KUNIGUNDE (-after 13 Jul 1335). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. They are indicated by the charter dated 26 Jan 1302 under which “Otto c. in Oldenborch” sold “comitiam Wölpe”, held by [her husband] “filius Ottonis c.” from “Ottone c. de Welpia”, to “Ottoni de B. et L. genero suo” [Otto Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg][1043]. “Johannes...comes de Oldenborgh et Delmenhorst ac Cristianus filius eius” sold property to “Alverico de Sturden civi Bremensi”, with the consent of “Conegundis uxoris”, naming as fiduciaries “Cristianus frater noster in Delmenhorst et Johannes in Oldenborgh comites ac Conradus filius domini Rodolphi nobilis domini de Depholte”, by charter dated 13 Jul 1335[1044]. m JOHANN [III] Graf von Oldenburg und Delmenhorst, son of OTTO [II] Graf von Oldenburg in Delmenhorst & his wife Oda --- (-[18 Mar/1 Jul] 1348).

(c) HILDEBOLD (-before 1332). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not been identified. His failure to inherit the county of Wölpe, which passed to his paternal uncle Otto after his father’s death, suggests that Hildebold was in some way incapacitated. m [as her second husband,] BERTHA, [widow of ---,] daughter of --- (-after 30 May 1338). “Cristianus comes in Delmenhorst” notified that “domina Berta relicta Hildeboldi quondam de Welpia famuli et Fridericus filius ipsius domine Berte” had granted property to “fratrem nostrum Johannem comitem in Delmenhorst” by charter dated 30 May 1338[1045]. The wording of this charter suggests that Friedrich was the son of Bertha by an earlier marriage.

ii) BERNHARD (-[17 Sep] 1310). “Bernhardus...canonicus in Magetheborch, Burchardus frater suus comes in Wilepia, Otto et Geuehardus fratres eorum” sold “molendinum in Nienborch” to “consanguineo nostro...comiti Henrico de Hoya” by charter dated 31 Dec 1258[1046]. “Burchardus...comes de Welapa, Bernardus cantor Bremensis ecclesie, Otto canonicus Mindensis...fratres” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 24 Jun 1264[1047]. “Borchardus...comes de Welpia” donated property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...domini Bernhardi, Ottonis et Gerhardi”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1260[1048]. Elected Bishop of Magdeburg 1279. "Borchardus comes de Welpa" donated property "in Munder" to Kloster Ouernkerken, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum Bernardi prepositi mai. eccl. Bremensis et prepositi Ottonis mai. eccl. Mind.", by charter dated 1288[1049]. Elected bishop of Bremen 1307.

iii) OTTO (-[1307/22 Jul 1308]). “Bernhardus...canonicus in Magetheborch, Burchardus frater suus comes in Wilepia, Otto et Geuehardus fratres eorum” sold “molendinum in Nienborch” to “consanguineo nostro...comiti Henrico de Hoya” by charter dated 31 Dec 1258[1050]. “Burchardus...comes de Welapa, Bernardus cantor Bremensis ecclesie, Otto canonicus Mindensis...fratres” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 24 Jun 1264[1051]. “Borchardus...comes de Welpia” donated property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...domini Bernhardi, Ottonis et Gerhardi”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1260[1052]. "Borchardus comes de Welpa" donated property "in Munder" to Kloster Ouernkerken, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum Bernardi prepositi mai. eccl. Bremensis et prepositi Ottonis mai. eccl. Mind.", by charter dated 1288[1053]. “Otto...Mindensis ecclesie prepositus frater et heres bone memorie Burchardi comitis Welpensis” confirmed his brother’s donation (made with the consent of “nostri fratris prepositi Bremensis”) to Kloster Lahde by charter dated 15 Apr 1290[1054]. Graf von Wölpe. “Otto...comes de Welpa” donated property “in Dornedhe” to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre”, by charter dated 1300[1055]. Graf Otto enfeoffed the Oldenburg family with the county of Wölpe in [1301], and Otto [II] Graf von Oldenburg later sold Wölpe to Otto II Herzog von Braunschweig-Lüneburg: “Otto...comes de Oldenborch...[et] filius noster” sold “dominium et cometiam Welpie”, received from “viro nobili domino Ottone comite Welpie”, to “domino Ottoni duci de Bruns. et Luneb. genero nostro” by charter dated 30 Jan 1302[1056]. m (before 1300) RICHARDIS von Tecklenburg, daughter of OTTO [III] Graf von Tecklenburg & his wife Richardis von der Mark (-Münster after 26 Jan 1309). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. “Otto...comes de Welpa” donated property “in Dornedhe” to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre”, by charter dated 1300[1057].

iv) GEBHARD (-after 16 Apr 1260). “Bernhardus...canonicus in Magetheborch, Burchardus frater suus comes in Wilepia, Otto et Geuehardus fratres eorum” sold “molendinum in Nienborch” to “consanguineo nostro...comiti Henrico de Hoya” by charter dated 31 Dec 1258[1058]. “Borchardus...comes de Welpia” donated property to Kloster Bücken, with the consent of “fratrum nostrorum...domini Bernhardi, Ottonis et Gerhardi”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1260[1059].

v) HEDWIG (-after 24 Jul 1278). “Ludolfus...comes in Aldenborch...cum uxore nostra domina Hathewige comitissa et Hildeboldo filio nostro” renounced property in favour of Kloster Rastede by charter dated 7 Apr 1272[1060]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 24 Jul 1278 under which [her brother] “Borchardus...comes de Welpa” and [her son] “Hildeboldus domicellus de Oldenburg...filio sororis nostre” donated “advocatiam domus nostre in Nyenstede”[1061]. m LUDOLF Graf von Oldenburg, son of HEINRICH [III] von Wildeshausen Graf von Oldenburg & his wife Ermentrud --- (-after 34 Jul 1278).

Chapter 4. HARZ

A. GRAFEN von BALLENSTEDT

The original power base of the Ballenstedt family was in Saxony, the town being located south of Quedlinburg and south-west of Aschersleben in the present-day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt. After the extinction in the male line of the Billung Dukes of Saxony in 1106, their territories were broken up. Otto Graf von Ballenstedt, one of the sons-in-law of the last Billung Duke, inherited extensive territories centred on Aschersleben which became their stronghold and from which the name "Askanian", often applied to the dynasty, derives[1062].

[ADALBERT] von Ballenstedt, son of ---.

m [HIDDA][1063] der Ostmark, daughter of HODO Markgraf der Ostmark Graf im Nordthüringen & his wife ---. From the Annalista Saxo description of "Sigefridus, avunculus Esici comitis de Ballenstide, filius Odonis incliti marchionis", it is deduced that Siegfried's sister married the father of Esiko Graf von Ballenstedt, but neither parent is named in this source[1064].

[Adalbert] & his wife had one child:

1. ESIKO von Ballenstedt (-[1059/60]). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified. Esiko's relationship, through his mother, with the Markgrafen der Ostmark is deduced from the Annalista Saxo which names "Sigefridus, avunculus Esici comitis de Ballenstide, filius Odonis incliti marchionis"[1065]. "Heinricus…rex" donated property "quod comes Hesicho nostre consanguinitati…hereditatis Fulkmeresroth in comitatu eiusdem comitis" to the church of Naumburg by charter dated 27 Jun 1043[1066]. The precise relationship between Esiko and Heinrich III King of Germany has not been identified. Graf im Schwabengau und im Gau Serimunt. He founded the abbey of Ballenstedt. "…Hesicus comes…" witnessed the charter dated 15 Apr 1059 under which Adalbert Archbishop of Hamburg confirmed a donation to Kloster auf dem Sülberge[1067]. m (after 1026) as her third husband, MATHILDE of Swabia, widow firstly of KONRAD Duke of Carinthia [Salier] and secondly of FREDERIC [II] Duke of Upper Lotharingia, daughter of HERMANN II Duke of Swabia & his wife Gerberga of Upper Burgundy ([988]-20 Jul [1031/32]), bur Worms Cathedral). Thietmar refers to "Konrad" as son-in-law of Hermann Duke of Swabia, recording that they attacked Strasbourg together after the election of Heinrich II King of Germany in 1002[1068]. Wipo names "Mahthilda de filia Chuonradi regis Burgundiæ" as mother of "iunioris Chuononis"[1069]. The Alberti Milioli Notarii Regini Liber de Temporibus names "comitissam Beatricam…de Gallia…filia comitis Frederic, mater…domina Matilda", but does not give the origin of Mathilde[1070]. The Annalista Saxo names "Machtildis" as sister of Gisela, wife of Emperor Konrad II, and also names her third husband[1071]. The primary source which records her second marriage has not so far been identified. However, the Chronicon Sancti Michælis, monasterii in pago Virdunensi names "duabus puellulis Sophia et Beatrice" as daughters of the son of "duce Theodorico", specifying that the empress was their amita and that she adopted them after their father died[1072]. She attended the Easter celebrations at Ingelheim in 1030[1073]. The Liber Anniversariorum of Einsiedeln records the death in Jul of "Mechthild soror imperatricis Gislæ"[1074]. "Chuonradus…Romanorum imperator augustus" donated property to the church of Worms naming "filii nostri Heinrici Regis, filie quoque nostre Beatricis" for the souls of "parentum nostrorum defunctorum atavi nostri ducis Chuonradi, avie nostre Iudithe, patris nostri Heinrici, patrui nostri ducis Chuonradi eiusque coniugis Mathildis, sororis etiam nostre Iudithe", all buried at Worms Cathedral, by charter dated 30 Jan 1034[1075]. Graf Esiko & his wife had two children:

a) ADALBERT von Ballenstedt (-murdered [1076/83]). "Adalbertum seniorem" is named, and his parentage given, in the Annalista Saxo[1076]. Graf im Nordthuringgau 1063. Graf von Ballenstedt.

- see below.

b) ADELHEID von Ballenstedt . The Annalista Saxo names "Adelheidem" daughter of "Esicus comes de Ballenstide [et] Machtildem", also naming her husband "Thiemmo dictus de Scropponlo"[1077]. m THIEMO von Schraplau, son of ---. Thiemo & his wife had two children:

i) ESIKO von Schraplau . The Annalista Saxo names "Esicum seniorum et…Ekkihardum" as sons of "Thiemmo dictus de Scropponlo" & his wife[1078]. m ---. The name of Esiko's wife is not known. Esiko & his wife had one child:

(a) ESIKO von Schraplau . The Annalista Saxo names "Esicum iuniorem de Burnstide" as son of "Esicum seniorum"[1079].

ii) EKKEHARD von Schraplau . The Annalista Saxo names "Esicum seniorum et…Ekkihardum" as sons of "Thiemmo dictus de Scropponlo" & his wife[1080]. m ---. The name of Ekkehard's wife is not known. Ekkehard & his wife had two children:

(a) KONRAD von Schraplau . The Annalista Saxo names "Conradum et Ekkihardum de Eikstede" as sons of "Ekkihardum"[1081].

(b) EKKEHARD von Schraplau . Annalista Saxo names "Conradum et Ekkihardum de Eikstede" as sons of "Ekkihardum"[1082].

ADALBERT von Ballenstedt, son of ESIKO von Ballenstedt & his wife Mathilde of Swabia (-murdered [1076/83]). "Adalbertum seniorem" is named, and his parentage given, in the Annalista Saxo[1083]. Graf im Nordthuringgau 1063. Graf von Ballenstedt. The Annalista Saxo records that he was killed by "Egeno iunior de Conradesburch, filius Burchardi, nepos Egenonis senioris"[1084].

m (before 28 Oct 1074) as her first husband, ADELHEID von Weimar, daughter of OTTO Graf von Weimar Markgraf of Meissen & his wife Adela de Louvain ([1060/65]-28 Mar 1100). The Annalista Saxo names (in order) "Odam, Cunigundam, Adelheidam" as the three daughters of Markgraf Otto & his wife, specifying that Adelheid married "Adalberto comiti de Ballenstide"[1085]. Heiress of Orlamünde. The primary source which confirms her second and third marriages has not yet been identified. She married secondly Hermann Pfalzgraf von Lotharingen and thirdly ([1089]) [as his second wife,] Heinrich von Laach Pfalzgraf von Lotharingen. In a later passage, the Annalista Saxo records the death of "Adhela sive Adelheit palatina" in 1100 en route to Rome, repeating her parentage[1086].

Graf Adalbert & his wife had two children:

1. OTTO von Ballenstedt (-9 Feb 1123). "Adalbertum seniorem" is named as father of "comitis Ottonis" in the Annalista Saxo, which in a later passage also names his mother[1087]. His father is also named in the charter dated 13 Apr 1083 under which "Herimannus…rex" donated property "quod Thiedericus hereditario iure possedit et eo sine heredibus defuncto in regium potestam iuste devenit…in villa Hathisleuo in pago Sueuico in comitatu Ottonis filii Adalberti comitis" to the church of Halberstadt[1088]. He succeeded his father in [1078] as OTTO "der Reiche" Graf von Ballenstedt. He acquired the county of Ascania in [1100][1089]. He was appointed Duke of Saxony in 1112 by Emperor Heinrich V in opposition to Lothar von Süpplingenberg, who had rebelled against the emperor. He and his son Albrecht converted the abbey of Ballenstedt into a Benedictine monastery in 1123[1090]. The Annales Rosenveldenses records the death in 1123 of "Otto comes…pater Adalberti marchione"[1091]. m (before [1096/1100]) EILIKA of Saxony, daughter of MAGNUS Duke of Saxony & his wife Zsófia of Hungary ([1075/80]-16 Jan 1143). The Annalista Saxo names "Wifhildem et Eilicam" as the two daughters of Duke Magnus & his wife, specifying in a later passage that Eilika married "Ottoni comiti de Ballenstide"[1092]. The necrology of Lüneburg records the death "16 Jan" of "Eilika Magni ducis filia"[1093]. Graf Otto & his wife had two children:

a) ALBRECHT von Ballenstedt ([1096/1100]-18 Nov 1170, bur Ballenstedt). The Annalista Saxo names "Adelbertum marchionem et filiam Adelheidem" as children of "Ottoni comiti de Ballenstidi" and his wife Eilika[1094]. He succeeded his father as ALBRECHT "der Bäre" Graf von Ballenstedt. He was installed in 1138 as ALBRECHT Duke of Saxony and in 1140 as ALBRECHT Markgraf von Brandenburg.

- MARKGRAFEN VON BRANDENBURG.

b) ADELHEID von Ballenstedt ([1100]-). The Annalista Saxo names "Adelbertum marchionem et filiam Adelheidem" as children of "Ottoni comiti de Ballenstidi" and his wife Eilika, specifying that Adelheid married "Heinrico marchioni de Stathen"[1095]. The Annales Stadenses name "Adelheithem sororem marchionis Alberti" as wife of "Heinricum" and specify that she married secondly "vasallus suus Wernerus de Velthem" by whom she had "Albertum de Asterburg et reliquam prolem"[1096]. m firstly HEINRICH Graf von Stade Markgraf der Nordmark, son of LOTHAR UDO [III] Graf von Stade, Markgraf der Nordmark & his wife Irmgard von Plötzkau ([1102]-4 Dec 1128). m secondly WERNER [III] Graf von Veltheim, son of WERNER [II] von Veltheim & his wife Mathilde von Krosigk (-1170 or after).

2. SIEGFRIED von Ballenstedt ([1075]-killed in battle 3 Sep 1113, bur Springirsbach). The Annalista Saxo names "Ottonem comitem et Sigefridum palatinum comitem" as sons of Adalbert and his wife Adelheid[1097]. He was adopted by his stepfather Pfalzgraf Heinrich von Laach[1098], whom he succeeded in 1095 as SIEGFRIED Pfalzgraf von Lothringen. "Sygefridus privignus meus…" subscribed the charter dated 1093 under which "Heinricus…comes palatinus Rheni et dominus de Lacu…uxore mei Adleide" founded the abbey of Laach[1099]. Vogt of Trier Cathedral in 1097. Vogt of Springirsbach and Maria Laach. He founded Kloster Herrenbreitungen in 1112[1100]. He succeeded as Graf von Orlamünde, presumably on the death of his mother in 1100. The Annales Corbeienses record that "Sifridus palatinus" was killed in 1113[1101]. The Annales Rodenses record the death in 1113 of “Sigefridus comes palatinus” and the succession of “Wilhelmus”[1102].

- GRAFEN von ORLAMÜNDE.

B. GRAFEN von BLANKENBURG, GRAFEN von REGENSTEIN

Blankenburg is located equidistant between Quedlinburg to the east and Wernigerode to the west, in the present day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt. The castle of Regenstein lay to the north of Blankenburg. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

Two siblings:

1. REINHARD (-2 Mar 1123). Provost of Halberstadt. Bishop of Halberstadt 1107. Reinhard Abbot of Reinhausen’s work about the family of Reinhard Bishop of Halberstadt records that “Reinhardus præpositus...postea Halberstadensis episcopus...et nepoti suo Popponi comiti de Blanckenburch” bought all the assets of the family of the Grafen von Reinhausen which had no heirs[1103]. Reinhard Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Wigmannum comitem cognatum meum” confirmed the property of Kloster Caldenborn, for the souls of “suæ et...coniugis Konegundis et patris sui Bernonis comitis...et matris eius Adelheidis”, by charter dated 1120[1104]. The precise relationship between Bishop Reinhard and Wichmann Graf [von Caldenborn] (see the document THURINGIA NOBILITY) has not been ascertained.

2. [brother/sister . Assuming that nepos in the document below can be interpreted in its strict sense of nephew, one of the parents of Poppo [I] was the sibling of Bishop Reinhard.] m ---. One child:

a) POPPO [I] (-1 Feb after [1160]). Reinhard Abbot of Reinhausen’s work about the family of Reinhard Bishop of Halberstadt records that “Reinhardus præpositus...postea Halberstadensis episcopus...et nepoti suo Popponi comiti de Blanckenburch” bought all the assets of the family of the Grafen von Reinhausen which had no heirs (dated to before 1107 when his [uncle] was appointed bishop)[1105]. Graf von Blankenburg.

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POPPO [I], son of --- (-1 Feb after [1160]). Reinhard Abbot of Reinhausen’s work about the family of Reinhard Bishop of Halberstadt records that “Reinhardus præpositus...postea Halberstadensis episcopus...et nepoti suo Popponi comiti de Blanckenburch” bought all the assets of the family of the Grafen von Reinhausen which had no heirs (dated to before 1107 when his [uncle] was appointed bishop)[1106]. Lothar III King of Germany confirmed a donation to Drübeck, granting its advocacy to "comes...Adelbertus de Wernigerode", by charter dated 13 Nov 1130, witnessed by “...Poppe de Blankenburch...”[1107]. “...Poppo de Balcheburch...” witnessed the charter dated 25 May 1133 under which Otto Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations made by “Waernerus advocatus noster”[1108]. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an exchange of property with the abbot of Ilsenburg and "advocato ecclesie sue Althelberto comite de Wirnegeroth, dominus Poppo de Blanckenborch cum militibus suis…" by charter dated 5 Dec 1141[1109]. Graf von Blankenburg. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Poppone comite de Blankenburch” had donated property “in villa...Both-Sirechstide” to Kloster St. Johann, with the consent of “tribus eius filiis Conrado, Reinhardo, Sifrido”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1142[1110]. "Comes Poppo de Blankenburch et filius eius Conradus, comes Adelbertus eiusdem ecclesie advocatus..." witnessed the undated charter under which "frater...Herigerus" (of Drübeck) established the use of property “in Nienthorp”[1111]. “Fredericus palatinus comes, Poppo comes, Albertus comes, Conradus Siffridus comites...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb [after 1160] under which Gero Bishop of Halberstadt mortgaged property of Kloster Huysburg[1112].

m RICHENZA, daughter of ---. Her name is confirmed by the charter dated 1187 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Germerslever" donated by "beate memorie comes Poppo de Blanchenburch" for the soul of “domine Richeze...comitisse sue...uxoris”[1113]. The primary source which confirms the parentage of Poppo’s wife has not been identified.

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

1. KONRAD [I] (-after 1197). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1187 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Germerslever" donated by "beate memorie comes Poppo de Blanchenburch" for the soul of “domine Richeze...comitisse sue...uxoris”, adding that after their deaths “Sifrido et Conrado filiis suis” varied the donation[1114]. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Poppone comite de Blankenburch” had donated property “in villa...Both-Sirechstide” to Kloster St. Johann, with the consent of “tribus eius filiis Conrado, Reinhardo, Sifrido”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1142[1115]. "Comes Poppo de Blankenburch et filius eius Conradus, comes Adelbertus eiusdem ecclesie advocatus..." witnessed the undated charter under which "frater...Herigerus" (of Drübeck) established the use of property “in Nienthorp”[1116]. “Fredericus palatinus comes, Poppo comes, Albertus comes, Conradus Siffridus comites...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb [after 1160] under which Gero Bishop of Halberstadt mortgaged property of Kloster Huysburg[1117]. Graf von Regenstein. Monk at Michaelstein after 1180. Gardolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “frater Conradus nunc professus in Lapide s. Michaelis, quondam comes in Regensten” had donated property “in villa...Holtemne-Thietvorde” to Kloster Michaelstein, with the consent of “filio suo Fritherico”, now confirmed by “Conradus filius Frietherici comitis”, by charter dated 1197[1118]. m ---. The name of Konrad's wife is not known. Graf Konrad [I] & his wife had one child:

a) FRIEDRICH (-before 1197). “...Comes Fridericus de Regenstein...” witnessed the charter dated 1190 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed a sale of land by Kloster Huysburg to Kloster Riddagshausen[1119]. Gardolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “frater Conradus nunc professus in Lapide s. Michaelis, quondam comes in Regensten” had donated property “in villa...Holtemne-Thietvorde” to Kloster Michaelstein, with the consent of “filio suo Fritherico”, now confirmed by “Conradus filius Frietherici comitis”, by charter dated 1197[1120]. m ---. The name of Friedrich's wife is not known. Graf Friedrich & his wife had one child:

i) KONRAD [II] (-[1246/53]). Graf von Regenstein. Gardolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “frater Conradus nunc professus in Lapide s. Michaelis, quondam comes in Regensten” had donated property “in villa...Holtemne-Thietvorde” to Kloster Michaelstein, with the consent of “filio suo Fritherico”, now confirmed by “Conradus filius Frietherici comitis”, by charter dated 1197[1121]. “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch” founded the hospital at Michaelstein by charter dated 1212, witnessed by “Heinricus comes de Regenstein, Heinricus filius eius, Conradus comes de Regenstein...”[1122]. Meinhard Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Conradus comes de Regenstein” had renounced property at “Bodingevelt” in favour of Kloster Michaelstein by charter dated 29 Jun 1246[1123]. m INGARD, daughter of JAKOB Suneson & his wife --- (-[9 Jul 1257/15 May 1258]). The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. “Ingardis uxor comitis Conradi de Regensten” confirmed the donation of “decima in Langele” to Halberstadt, made by “dominus meus comes Conradus”, by charter dated 1245, witnessed by “Olricus et Sifridus comites de Regenstein, Sifridus et Heinricus comites de Blankenburch...”[1124]. She founded Kloster St Damian at Roskilde in 1256.

2. REINHARD (-after 1171). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1187 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Germerslever" donated by "beate memorie comes Poppo de Blanchenburch" for the soul of “domine Richeze...comitisse sue...uxoris”, adding that the donation was challenged by “prepositus Rechenhardus predicti comiti filius”[1125]. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Poppone comite de Blankenburch” had donated property “in villa...Both-Sirechstide” to Kloster St. Johann, with the consent of “tribus eius filiis Conrado, Reinhardo, Sifrido”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1142[1126]. Provost at Halberstadt 1170.

3. SIEGFRIED [I] (-Palestine after 1172). His parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1187 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Germerslever" donated by "beate memorie comes Poppo de Blanchenburch" for the soul of “domine Richeze...comitisse sue...uxoris”, adding that after their deaths “Sifrido et Conrado filiis suis” varied the donation[1127]. Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed that “Poppone comite de Blankenburch” had donated property “in villa...Both-Sirechstide” to Kloster St. Johann, with the consent of “tribus eius filiis Conrado, Reinhardo, Sifrido”, by charter dated 16 Apr 1142[1128]. “Fredericus palatinus comes, Poppo comes, Albertus comes, Conradus Siffridus comites...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb [after 1160] under which Gero Bishop of Halberstadt mortgaged property of Kloster Huysburg[1129]. Graf von Blankenburg. m ---. The name of Siegfried's wife is not known. Graf Siegfried [I] & his wife had three children:

a) HEINRICH [I] (-after 1 Jun 1235). Graf von Blankenburg. Graf von Regenstein. "…Comes Heinricus de Regenstein et frater suus comes Sifridus de Blankeneburg…" witnessed the charter dated 21 Oct 1192 under which Emperor Heinrich VI confirmed donations to Corbey[1130].

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b) SIEGFRIED [II] (-before 1245). Graf von Blankenburg. "…Comes Heinricus de Regenstein et frater suus comes Sifridus de Blankeneburg…" witnessed the charter dated 21 Oct 1192 under which Emperor Heinrich VI confirmed donations to Corbey[1131]. Graf von Regenstein. Gardolf Bishop of Halberstadt transferred the Vogtei of Kloster Hillersleben from "Berengeri comitis" to "filio legitimo herede suo…Ottonem comitem de Gribene" by charter dated 1197, witnessed by "Henricus comes de Regenstein, Sifridus comes de Blankenborch frater eius"[1132]. “Sifridus...comes de Blanckenborg” donated property to Halberstadt St. Jacob, where “soror nostra Megtildis” was a nun, by charter dated 25 May 1199[1133]. “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch” founded the hospital at Michaelstein by charter dated 1212, witnessed by “Heinricus comes de Regenstein, Heinricus filius eius, Conradus comes de Regenstein...”[1134]. “Heinricus comes de Regenstein” renounced rights in property in favour of Walkenried, for the burial of “Henricum filium meum juniorem”, at the suggestion of “fratris mei comitis Sifridi de Blankenborg” and with the consent of “filiorum meorum Theoderici canonici et camerarii ecclesiæ Halverstadensis, Ulrici et Sifridi laicorum”, by charter dated 1219[1135]. Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to the Teutonic Knights made by “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch”, with the consent of “uxoris sue domine Methildis ac filiorum suorum Tiderici Sifridi et Heinrici”, by charter dated [Aug] 1225[1136]. m MECHTILD, daughter of ---. Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to the Teutonic Knights made by “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch”, with the consent of “uxoris sue domine Methildis ac filiorum suorum Tiderici Sifridi et Heinrici”, by charter dated [Aug] 1225[1137]. Siegfried [II] & his wife had three children:

i) DIETRICH . Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to the Teutonic Knights made by “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch”, with the consent of “uxoris sue domine Methildis ac filiorum suorum Tiderici Sifridi et Heinrici”, by charter dated [Aug] 1225[1138].

ii) SIEGFRIED [III] . Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to the Teutonic Knights made by “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch”, with the consent of “uxoris sue domine Methildis ac filiorum suorum Tiderici Sifridi et Heinrici”, by charter dated [Aug] 1225[1139]. “Ingardis uxor comitis Conradi de Regensten” confirmed the donation of “decima in Langele” to Halberstadt, made by “dominus meus comes Conradus”, by charter dated 1245, witnessed by “Olricus et Sifridus comites de Regenstein, Sifridus et Heinricus comites de Blankenburch...”[1140]. “Sifridus...comes in Blankenburg...Sifridus et Henrici filii nostri seniores” sold “mansum...Langele” to the hospital of Wernigerode by charter dated 25 Dec 1250 (misdated?)[1141].

- GRAFEN von BLANKENBURG[1142]. Burchard Archbishop of Magdeburg donated property to "Heinricum Pincernam de Appolde" by charter dated 14 Feb 1299, witnessed by “Heinricus comes de Blankinborch frater noster...”[1143].

iii) HEINRICH . Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to the Teutonic Knights made by “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch”, with the consent of “uxoris sue domine Methildis ac filiorum suorum Tiderici Sifridi et Heinrici”, by charter dated [Aug] 1225[1144]. “Ingardis uxor comitis Conradi de Regensten” confirmed the donation of “decima in Langele” to Halberstadt, made by “dominus meus comes Conradus”, by charter dated 1245, witnessed by “Olricus et Sifridus comites de Regenstein, Sifridus et Heinricus comites de Blankenburch...”[1145]. “Sifridus...comes in Blankenburg...Sifridus et Henrici filii nostri seniores” sold “mansum...Langele” to the hospital of Wernigerode by charter dated 25 Dec 1250 (misdated?)[1146].

c) MECHTILD (-after 25 May 1199). “Sifridus...comes de Blanckenborg” donated property to Halberstadt St. Jacob, where “soror nostra Megtildis” was a nun, by charter dated 25 May 1199[1147]. Nun at Halberstadt St Jakob.

4. JUDITH (-after 1187). Her parentage is confirmed by the charter dated 1187 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Germerslever" donated by "beate memorie comes Poppo de Blanchenburch" for the soul of “domine Richeze...comitisse sue...uxoris”, adding that after their deaths “Sifrido et Conrado filiis suis” varied the donation “per manus sororis sue domine Juthite eiusdem loci...abbatissæ”[1148]. Abbess of Drübeck. "Juthita...abbatissa in Thrubeke...Popponis comitis filia" confirmed a donation to Drübeck "interventu fratris mei Conradi" by undated charter[1149].

HEINRICH [I] von Blankenburg, son of SIEGFRIED [I] Graf von Blankenburg & his wife --- (-after 1 Jun 1235). Graf von Blankenburg. “Laici: Henricus comes de Blankenburch...” witnessed the charter dated 8 Jun 1189 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an agreement involving Kloster Kaltenborn[1150]. Graf von Regenstein. "…Comes Heinricus de Regenstein et frater suus comes Sifridus de Blankeneburg…" witnessed the charter dated 21 Oct 1192 under which Emperor Heinrich VI confirmed donations to Corbey[1151]. Gardolf Bishop of Halberstadt transferred the Vogtei of Kloster Hillersleben from "Berengeri comitis" to "filio legitimo herede suo…Ottonem comitem de Gribene" by charter dated 1197, witnessed by "Henricus comes de Regenstein, Sifridus comes de Blankenborch frater eius"[1152]. “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch” founded the hospital at Michaelstein by charter dated 1212, witnessed by “Heinricus comes de Regenstein, Heinricus filius eius, Conradus comes de Regenstein...”[1153]. “Heinricus comes de Regenstein” renounced rights in property in favour of Walkenried, for the burial of “Henricum filium meum juniorem”, at the suggestion of “fratris mei comitis Sifridi de Blankenborg” and with the consent of “filiorum meorum Theoderici canonici et camerarii ecclesiæ Halverstadensis, Ulrici et Sifridi laicorum”, by charter dated 1219[1154]. “Laici: Henricus de Regensten...comites...” witnessed the charter dated 1 Jun 1235 under which Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed a donation made by “Johannes dictus de Lewenberch...”[1155].

m ---. The name of Heinrich’s wife is not known.

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

1. HEINRICH (-before 1219). “Sifridus comes de Blankenburch” founded the hospital at Michaelstein by charter dated 1212, witnessed by “Heinricus comes de Regenstein, Heinricus filius eius, Conradus comes de Regenstein...”[1156]. “Heinricus comes de Regenstein” renounced rights in property in favour of Walkenried, for the burial of “Henricum filium meum juniorem”, at the suggestion of “fratris mei comitis Sifridi de Blankenborg” and with the consent of “filiorum meorum Theoderici canonici et camerarii ecclesiæ Halverstadensis, Ulrici et Sifridi laicorum”, by charter dated 1219[1157].

2. ULRICH [I] (-[24 Jun 1265/5 Jun 1267]). “Heinricus comes de Regenstein” renounced rights in property in favour of Walkenried, for the burial of “Henricum filium meum juniorem”, at the suggestion of “fratris mei comitis Sifridi de Blankenborg” and with the consent of “filiorum meorum Theoderici canonici et camerarii ecclesiæ Halverstadensis, Ulrici et Sifridi laicorum”, by charter dated 1219[1158]. Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt gave judgment over the Vogtei of Kloster Hillersleben against "nobilem Olricum filium comitis Heinrici de Regensten" by charter dated 29 Sep 1232[1159]. Graf von Regenstein. “Ingardis uxor comitis Conradi de Regensten” confirmed the donation of “decima in Langele” to Halberstadt, made by “dominus meus comes Conradus”, by charter dated 1245, witnessed by “Olricus et Sifridus comites de Regenstein, Sifridus et Heinricus comites de Blankenburch...”[1160]. “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1161]. m (before 1236) LUKARD von Grieben, daughter of OTTO Graf von Grieben & his wife --- (-[12 Jul 1273/9 Jan 1280]). The Chronicle of Kloster Hillersleben records the marriage of "comes Olricus…de Regensteyn" and "Lückardam…filiam Ottonis de Griben" and assumed the advocacy of the monastery[1162]. “Olricus et Albertus comites de Regensten” renounced claims over property of “matris nostre domine Luckardis”, for the souls of “comitis Olrici patris nostri...”,, by charter dated 5 Jun 1267[1163]. “Henricus Halberstadensis ecclesie canonicus dictus de Regenstein” donated property for masses for “patris mei comitis Ulrici et matris mee domine Luckardis memoria”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Olrici et Alberti comitis de Regensten”, by charter dated Jul 1281[1164]. Ulrich [I] & his wife had eight children:

a) MECHTILD (-21 Oct [1283/84], bur Nordhausen Barfusserkirche). “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1165]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified. “Henricus...comes de Honstein” sold “villam...Lappe et terram Senggelant sita sub villa Horne” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “coniugis nostræ dominæ Mechtildis...[et] filii nostri Theodericus et Henricus pro Elgero et Ulrico germanis suis...tunc temporis in minori ætate”, by charter dated 11 Dec 1263[1166]. “Heinricus...comes de Honstein” confirmed donations to Erfurt, with the consent of “Mechtildis comitissa, Theodericus et Heinricus comites juniores de Honstein”, by charter dated 1268[1167]. “Henricus comes in Honsten” donated property “in Nore” to Walkenried, with the consent of “conjugis suæ Mechtildis ac filiorum suorum Theoderici, Heinrici, Elgeri et Olrici nec non filiarum Odæ, Juttæ, Lutradis et Lukkardis”, by charter dated 8 May 1269[1168]. “Henricus comes de Honstein” sold property in “Urbeke” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “dominæ Mechtildis comitissæ...coniugis nostræ et etiam filiorum nostrorum Theodorici et Henrici comitum, Elgeri præpositi, Ulrici, Elgeri...et filiarum nostrarum Odæ et Luthradis”, by charter dated [Mar/Apr] 1279[1169]. m (before 1253) HEINRICH [II] Graf von Honstein, son of DIETRICH [I] Graf von Honstein & his wife Hedwig von Brena (-24 Jan [1286]).

b) ULRICH (-after 1297). “Olricus et Albertus comites de Regensten” renounced claims over property of “matris nostre domine Luckardis”, for the souls of “comitis Olrici patris nostri...”,, by charter dated 5 Jun 1267[1170]. “Olricus, Henricus, Albertus, Henricus et Popo comites de Regenstein” donated “silvam juxta Schiltberch...Strithop” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 17 Jul 1268[1171]. “Henricus Halberstadensis ecclesie canonicus dictus de Regenstein” donated property for masses for “patris mei comitis Ulrici et matris mee domine Luckardis memoria”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Olrici et Alberti comitis de Regensten”, by charter dated Jul 1281[1172]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Olricus, Albertus et Henricus, comites de Regensteyn, Heinricus de Blankenburch, et Siffridus filius eius, necnon Wernerus, Gardunus et Otto de Hademersleue, et Borchardus Albertus de Barboy..."[1173].

c) HEINRICH (-after Jul 1281). “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1174]. “Olricus, Henricus, Albertus, Henricus et Popo comites de Regenstein” donated “silvam juxta Schiltberch...Strithop” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 17 Jul 1268[1175]. “Henricus Halberstadensis ecclesie canonicus dictus de Regenstein” donated property for masses for “patris mei comitis Ulrici et matris mee domine Luckardis memoria”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Olrici et Alberti comitis de Regensten”, by charter dated Jul 1281[1176].

d) OTTO (-after 1251). “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1177].

e) ALBRECHT (-[6 Jul 1285/14 Apr 1287]). “Olricus et Albertus comites de Regensten” renounced claims over property of “matris nostre domine Luckardis”, for the souls of “comitis Olrici patris nostri...”,, by charter dated 5 Jun 1267[1178]. “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1179]. “Olricus, Henricus, Albertus, Henricus et Popo comites de Regenstein” donated “silvam juxta Schiltberch...Strithop” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 17 Jul 1268[1180]. “Henricus Halberstadensis ecclesie canonicus dictus de Regenstein” donated property for masses for “patris mei comitis Ulrici et matris mee domine Luckardis memoria”, with the consent of “fratrum meorum...Olrici et Alberti comitis de Regensten”, by charter dated Jul 1281[1181]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Olricus, Albertus et Henricus, comites de Regensteyn, Heinricus de Blankenburch, et Siffridus filius eius, necnon Wernerus, Gardunus et Otto de Hademersleue, et Borchardus Albertus de Barboy..."[1182].

- GRAFEN von REGENSTEIN[1183].

f) SIEGFRIED (-after 12 May 1246). “Olricus comes in Regensteyn” sold property “in villa Vesterscowen” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “uxoris suæ et liberorum suorum Mechtildis, Henrici, Ottonis, Alberti, Siffridi”, by charter dated 12 May 1246[1184].

g) HEINRICH (-after 6 Jul 1285). “Olricus, Henricus, Albertus, Henricus et Popo comites de Regenstein” donated “silvam juxta Schiltberch...Strithop” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 17 Jul 1268[1185]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Olricus, Albertus et Henricus, comites de Regensteyn, Heinricus de Blankenburch, et Siffridus filius eius, necnon Wernerus, Gardunus et Otto de Hademersleue, et Borchardus Albertus de Barboy..."[1186].

- GRAFEN von REGENSTEIN[1187].

h) POPPO (-after 17 Jul 1268). “Olricus, Henricus, Albertus, Henricus et Popo comites de Regenstein” donated “silvam juxta Schiltberch...Strithop” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 17 Jul 1268[1188].

3. SIEGFRIED [I] (-12 Mar [1240/45]). “Heinricus comes de Regenstein” renounced rights in property in favour of Walkenried, for the burial of “Henricum filium meum juniorem”, at the suggestion of “fratris mei comitis Sifridi de Blankenborg” and with the consent of “filiorum meorum Theoderici canonici et camerarii ecclesiæ Halverstadensis, Ulrici et Sifridi laicorum”, by charter dated 1219[1189]. Graf von Regenstein. “Ingardis uxor comitis Conradi de Regensten” confirmed the donation of “decima in Langele” to Halberstadt, made by “dominus meus comes Conradus”, by charter dated 1245, witnessed by “Olricus et Sifridus comites de Regenstein, Sifridus et Heinricus comites de Blankenburch...”[1190]. m as her second husband, SOPHIE von Anhalt, widow of OTTO I Graf von Andechs Duke of Merano Comte Palatin de Bourgogne, daughter of HEINRICH I Graf von Anhalt und Aschersleben (-[23 Nov 1272/5 Jan 1274]). The Cronica Principum Saxonie names (in order) "Iuttam…Sophiam…Hedwigem" as daughters of "Henricum comitem de Anahalt" & his wife, specifying that Sophie married firstly "ducis Meranie" and secondly "comes Sifridus de Regenstein"[1191]. The primary source which confirms her third marriage has not yet been identified. She married thirdly Otto von Hadmersleben (-before 1280).

C. GRAFEN von LAUTERBERG, GRAFEN von SCHARZFELD

Three brothers:

1. HEIDENREICH [I] von Lauterberg (-[1 Oct 1228/9 Sep 1230]). Graf von Lauterberg. “Albertus comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Hardehausen by charter dated 1206, witnessed by “...Heithenricus comes de Luterberge...”[1192]. “Hedenricus...comes de Lutterberg et Burchardus comes de Scartvelt” confirmed that “comes Albertus de Clettenbercg” had donated property “in Fladekendorph et in Vadenroth” to Walkenried on leaving for the Holy Land, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Alberti [...anos pueriles transcenderat]...et Conradi [...annos adhuc infantiles agebat]”, and that “Conradus junior præfati comitis filius” had later renounced the property, by charter dated to [1216][1193]. “Burchardus de Scartfeld, Heidenricus frater eius de Lutterbercg...” witnessed the charter dated 29 Jun 1216 under which Hermann Landgraf of Thuringia donated property “in Taleheim” to Walkenried[1194]. “Hethenricus...dictus comes de Lutterberch...uxori nostre Beatrici” and “abbatem Hermannum et ecclesiam Corbeiensem” settled disputes concerning “castri Bramborch”, naming “domino Hermanno de Lippia sororio nostro” as fiduciary, by charter dated 21 Dec 1224[1195]. m BEATRIX zur Lippe, daughter of BERNHARD [II] zur Lippe & his wife Heilwig von Ahr (-[before 23 Jun 1244]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 21 Dec 1224 under which [her husband] “Hethenricus...dictus comes de Lutterberch...uxori nostre Beatrici” and “abbatem Hermannum et ecclesiam Corbeiensem” settled disputes concerning “castri Bramborch”, naming “domino Hermanno de Lippia sororio nostro” as fiduciary[1196].

2. BURKHARD (-22 Feb [1223/24]). Graf von Scharzfeld. “Burchardus comes de Schartvelt” donated property “in Berkungen” to Kloster Reifenstein, with the consent of “fratris mei Siboti”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1206[1197]. “Hedenricus...comes de Lutterberg et Burchardus comes de Scartvelt” confirmed that “comes Albertus de Clettenbercg” had donated property “in Fladekendorph et in Vadenroth” to Walkenried on leaving for the Holy Land, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Alberti [...anos pueriles transcenderat]...et Conradi [...annos adhuc infantiles agebat]”, and that “Conradus junior præfati comitis filius” had later renounced the property, by charter dated to [1216][1198]. “Burchardus de Scartfeld, Heidenricus frater eius de Lutterbercg...” witnessed the charter dated 29 Jun 1216 under which Hermann Landgraf of Thuringia donated property “in Taleheim” to Walkenried[1199]. m ADELA von Gleichen, daughter of ERNST von Gleichen Graf von Velseck & his wife Bertha von Lohra (-[1222/19 Oct 1224]). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1222 under which “Ernestus...comes de Velsecke” sold property “in Schwegerstede” to Kloster Reifenstein, with the consent of “filie mee Adele et mariti eius comitis Burchardi et filiorum eius de Schartvelt...fratris mei Lamperti comitis de Erphor et filiorum suorum”, by charter dated 1222[1200].

3. SIBODO (-after 22 Jun 1206). “Burchardus comes de Schartvelt” donated property “in Berkungen” to Kloster Reifenstein, with the consent of “fratris mei Siboti”, by charter dated 22 Jun 1206[1201].

Two brothers:

1. BURKHARD (-after 1266). Graf von Lauterburg. “Borchardus comes de Lutterberg eiusque liberi Otto, Heidenricus, Wernherus, Henricus” donated “fossam in Widagerode” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “genitoris sui comitis Friderici”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1256[1202]. “Borchardus...comes de Lutterberg et filii eius Otto, Heydenricus, Henricus, Wernherus” donated “fossam apud villam Widageroth” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 15 Mar 1257[1203]. “Borchardus et Sybodo fratres, comites de Schatvelde” settled a dispute about forests with Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 10 Feb 1258[1204]. “Borchardus et Segebodo fratres et comites de Schartvelt” donated “medietatem advocacie in Testingenburg” to Testungenburg church by charter dated 1266[1205]. m ---. The primary source which confirms the name of Burchard’s wife has not been identified. Burchard & his wife had four children:

a) OTTO . “Borchardus comes de Lutterberg eiusque liberi Otto, Heidenricus, Wernherus, Henricus” donated “fossam in Widagerode” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “genitoris sui comitis Friderici”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1256[1206]. “Borchardus...comes de Lutterberg et filii eius Otto, Heydenricus, Henricus, Wernherus” donated “fossam apud villam Widageroth” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 15 Mar 1257[1207].

b) HEIDENREICH . “Borchardus comes de Lutterberg eiusque liberi Otto, Heidenricus, Wernherus, Henricus” donated “fossam in Widagerode” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “genitoris sui comitis Friderici”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1256[1208]. “Borchardus...comes de Lutterberg et filii eius Otto, Heydenricus, Henricus, Wernherus” donated “fossam apud villam Widageroth” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 15 Mar 1257[1209].

c) WERNER . “Borchardus comes de Lutterberg eiusque liberi Otto, Heidenricus, Wernherus, Henricus” donated “fossam in Widagerode” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “genitoris sui comitis Friderici”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1256[1210]. “Borchardus...comes de Lutterberg et filii eius Otto, Heydenricus, Henricus, Wernherus” donated “fossam apud villam Widageroth” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 15 Mar 1257[1211].

d) HEINRICH . “Borchardus comes de Lutterberg eiusque liberi Otto, Heidenricus, Wernherus, Henricus” donated “fossam in Widagerode” to Kloster Walkenried, with the consent of “genitoris sui comitis Friderici”, by charter dated 26 Feb 1256[1212]. “Borchardus...comes de Lutterberg et filii eius Otto, Heydenricus, Henricus, Wernherus” donated “fossam apud villam Widageroth” to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 15 Mar 1257[1213].

2. SIBODO (-after 1266). Graf von Scharzfeld. “Borchardus et Sybodo fratres, comites de Schatvelde” settled a dispute about forests with Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 10 Feb 1258[1214]. “Borchardus et Segebodo fratres et comites de Schartvelt” donated “medietatem advocacie in Testingenburg” to Testungenburg church by charter dated 1266[1215].

Two brothers:

1. WERNER (-after 2 Sep 1289). Graf von Lauterburg. “Wernerus comes de Lutterberch” donated property “in villa Merbeke” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratruelis sui Ottonis”, by charter dated 2 Sep 1289[1216].

2. --- . m ---. One child:

a) OTTO. “Wernerus comes de Lutterberch” donated property “in villa Merbeke” to Walkenried, with the consent of “fratruelis sui Ottonis”, by charter dated 2 Sep 1289[1217].

Two brothers:

1. BURKHARD (-after 20 Dec 1291). Graf von Schartzfeld. “Burchardus et Sifridus fratres comites de Scartvelt” confirmed an agreement with Walkenreid relating to property “in Gerrisbeche” by charter dated 4 Nov 1291[1218]. “Burchardus et Sibodo fratres comites de Schartvelt” confirmed the donation of property “in Merbeche” to Walkenried made by “Wernhero comite de Lutterberch filio patrui sui” by charter dated 20 Dec 1291[1219].

2. SIEGFRIED (-after 20 Dec 1291). Graf von Schartzfeld. “Burchardus et Sifridus fratres comites de Scartvelt” confirmed an agreement with Walkenreid relating to property “in Gerrisbeche” by charter dated 4 Nov 1291[1220]. “Burchardus et Sibodo fratres comites de Schartvelt” confirmed the donation of property “in Merbeche” to Walkenried made by “Wernhero comite de Lutterberch filio patrui sui” by charter dated 20 Dec 1291[1221].

D. GRAFEN von MANSFELD

1. HOYER von Mansfeld . “Burchardus Magdeburgensis prefectus...Hoierus de Manesfelt...” witnessed the charter dated 13 Jan 1156 under which Ulrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed property exchanges involving Kloster Marienzell[1222].

2. BURCHARD [I] von Mansfeld . “...Burchardus de Mansfelt...” witnessed the charter dated 19 Jul 1185 under which Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed the donation made by “frater noster Gero” for the souls of “fratrum suorum Hugoldi et Bodonis de Schochwitz”[1223].

3. BURCHARD [II] von Mansfeld (-13 Dec 1229, bur Eisleben St Andreas). It is not known whether Burchard [II] was the same person as Burchard [I] von Mansfeld. The lengthy period between the mention of Hoyer von Mansfeld and the death of Burchard [II] suggests the likelihood of an intervening generation. Graf von Mansfeld. Siegfried Archbishop of Mainz confirmed that “Burchardus comes de Mannesfelt” had donated “Hollandenses mansi...prope Rotenburc” to Walkenried by charter dated 20 Nov 1208[1224]. “...Burchardus comes de Mansvelt...” subscribed the charter dated to [1215] under which Hermann Landgraf of Thuringia settled a dispute between Walkenried and “L[udovico] de Lare et A[lberto] de Clettenburg comitibus”[1225]. “Burgardus comes de Mansvelt” donated property to Walkenried by charter dated 16 Jul 1226, witnessed by “comitissa de Mansvelt...”[1226]. “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1227]. m ([1189]) ELISABETH von Schwarzburg, daughter of HEINRICH [I] Graf von Schwarzburg & his wife --- von Winzenburg (-after [1229/33]). The primary source which confirms her parentage and marriage has not been identified. The early 16th century Pauli Iovii Chronicon Schvarzburgicum (which is riddled with errors) records that “Elisabetha Graff Heinrichs zu Schwurtzburg Tochter” married “Graffen Burgharden zu Mannsfeld aus dem uralten Geschlecht”[1228]. “Burgardus comes de Mansvelt” donated property to Walkenried by charter dated 16 Jul 1226, witnessed by “comitissa de Mansvelt...”[1229]. “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1230]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1231]. Burchard & his wife had two children:

a) GERTRUD von Mansfeld . “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1232]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1233]. m HERMANN Graf von Mansfeld, son of --- (-after 10 Jul 1267).

b) SOPHIA von Mansfeld . “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1234]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1235]. m BURCHARD von Magdeburg, son of GEBHARD [IV] Burggraf von Magdeburg & his wife Lukardis von Nassau (-[1254/55]).

1. HERMANN (-after 10 Jul 1267). Graf von Mansfeld. “Albertus de Hakeburne” donated property to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “domino Hermanno comite de Mannesvelt”, by charter dated 1232[1236]. “Dominus Meynerus burggravius Misnensis, comes Hermannus de Manesueltt...” witnessed the charter dated 24 Nov 1244 under which “Elizabet...comitissa de Dasle” donated “vineam...sita penes Lobdeburch...cum filia nostra” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “nostri mariti A. comitis de Dasle”[1237]. “Hermannus comes de Mansvelt et borchgravius de Vriborch” settled a dispute involving Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 10 Jul 1245[1238]. “Hermannus comes de Mannesuelt” donated “predium nostrum in Butiz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 1 Dec 1246[1239]. “Comes Hermannus, Burchardus et Hermannus filii sui...” witnessed the charter dated 1251 under which “Nortmannus...in Rode prepositus” sold property to Kloster Beuditz[1240]. “Comes Hermannus et filii sui Burchardus et Henricus...” witnessed the charter dated 1253 under which “Nortmannus...prepositus in Rode” sold property to Kloster Beuditz[1241]. Heinrich Markgraf von Meissen confirmed that “miles Henricus de Owerstede cognomine Rufus” had donated property “apud Nuenstede” to Kloster Beuditz[1242]. “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1243]. m GERTRUD von Mansfeld, daughter of BURCHARD Graf von Mansfeld & his wife Elisabeth von Schwarzburg. “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1244]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1245]. Hermann & his wife had ten children:

a) BURCHARD . “Comes Hermannus, Burchardus et Hermannus filii sui...” witnessed the charter dated 1251 under which “Nortmannus...in Rode prepositus” sold property to Kloster Beuditz[1246].

b) HERMANN . “Comes Hermannus, Burchardus et Hermannus filii sui...” witnessed the charter dated 1251 under which “Nortmannus...in Rode prepositus” sold property to Kloster Beuditz[1247]. “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1248]. Graf von Mansfeld. “Hermannus...comes de Mansfelt, Heinricus burgravius de Novo Castro, fratres” confirmed a donation of mills to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 1269[1249]. Graf von Osterfeld. “Hermannus, Heinricus, Heinricus comites de Osteruelt” donated property “in Prizzerz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 14 May 1277, witnessed by “fratris nostri domini Meinheri episcopi Nuenburgensis...”[1250]. “Hermannus dictus de Mansueltt et Heinricus dictus de Osterueltt comites et fratres” donated property “in Prizzitz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 8 Feb 1288[1251]. “Hermannus...comes de Mansfeltt” donated property to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 17 Mar 1304, witnessed by “Henricus frater noster comes de Osteruelt...”[1252].

c) MEINHER (-1280). “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1253]. Bishop of Naumburg. “Hermannus, Heinricus, Heinricus comites de Osteruelt” donated property “in Prizzerz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 14 May 1277, witnessed by “fratris nostri domini Meinheri episcopi Nuenburgensis...”[1254].

d) HEINRICH (-after 17 Mar 1304). “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1255]. “Hermannus...comes de Mansfelt, Heinricus burgravius de Novo Castro, fratres” confirmed a donation of mills to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 1269[1256]. Graf von Osterfeld. “Hermannus, Heinricus, Heinricus comites de Osteruelt” donated property “in Prizzerz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 14 May 1277, witnessed by “fratris nostri domini Meinheri episcopi Nuenburgensis...”[1257]. “Hermannus dictus de Mansueltt et Heinricus dictus de Osterueltt comites et fratres” donated property “in Prizzitz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 8 Feb 1288[1258]. “Henricus et Henricus fratres comites dicti de Mansfelt et burgravii de Novo-Castro” donated property “in villa...Lissenn” to Reinhardsbrunn by charter dated 12 Mar 1298[1259]. “Hermannus...comes de Mansfeltt” donated property to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 17 Mar 1304, witnessed by “Henricus frater noster comes de Osteruelt...”[1260].

e) GÜNTHER . “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1261].

f) HERMANN . “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1262].

g) HEINRICH (-after 12 Mar 1298). “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1263]. Graf von Osterfeld. “Hermannus, Heinricus, Heinricus comites de Osteruelt” donated property “in Prizzerz” to Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 14 May 1277, witnessed by “fratris nostri domini Meinheri episcopi Nuenburgensis...”[1264]. “Henricus et Henricus fratres comites dicti de Mansfelt et burgravii de Novo-Castro” donated property “in villa...Lissenn” to Reinhardsbrunn by charter dated 12 Mar 1298[1265].

h) two daughters . “Hermannus...Burggravius in Novo Castro” donated property “in campo Lizzene...cum duabus filiabus nostris” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum Meinheri prepositi Nuenburgensis, Burchardi [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici, Guntheri [...canonici Halberstadensis], Hermanni, Henrici”, by charter dated 10 Jul 1267[1266].

BURCHARD von Magdeburg, son of GEBHARD [IV] Burggraf von Magdeburg & his wife Lukardis von Nassau (-[1254/55]). Friedrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed the donation of property “in villa Bernistede sitos ecclesie in Eylwardestorp” made by “Lutgardis vidua...Geuehardi de Querenforde”, with the consent of “filiorum suorum...Burchardi et Geuehardi”, by charter dated 1220[1267]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1268]. “Burchardus dictus de Quernworde” confirmed property of the church of Eilwardsdorf, including a donation made for the soul of “fratris sui”, by charter dated 1240[1269].

m SOPHIA von Mansfeld, daughter of BURCHARD Graf von Mansfeld & his wife Elisabeth von Schwarzburg. “Burchardus comes in Mansfelth et mea contectalis Elisabeth” donated certain property to Kloster Mansfeld, with the consent of “filiabus nostris Gertrude et Sophia et maritis ipsarum et filiis”, by charter dated 1229[1270]. “Elisabeth comitissa in Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, founded by “pie memorie maritus meus Burchardus comes in Mansfelth”, with the consent of “filiabus meis Gerdrude et Sophia earumque maritis Hermanno comite et Burchardo burchgravio in Querenforde”, by charter dated 1230[1271].

Burchard & his wife had children:

1. BURCHARD von Mansfeld (-[1 May 1273/1274], bur Helprede). Graf von Mansfeld. “Burchardus comes de Mansfelth” sold property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “domine Ode...contectalis nostre”, by charter dated 10 Feb 1262[1272]. “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1 May 1273, witnessed by “...Burchardus frater noster de Schrapelo et Gevehardus et Burchardus nostri filii”[1273]. His place of burial is confirmed by the charter dated 25 Jan 1288 under which [his son] “Burchardus com. de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, where his father and brothers were buried[1274]. m ODA, daughter of ---. “Burchardus comes de Mansfelth” sold property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “domine Ode...contectalis nostre”, by charter dated 10 Feb 1262[1275]. Burchard & his wife had two children:

a) GEBHARD von Mansfeld (-after 18 Mar 1277). “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1 May 1273, witnessed by “...Burchardus frater noster de Schrapelo et Gevehardus et Burchardus nostri filii”[1276]. Graf von Mansfeld. “Gevehardus et Burchardus fratres...comites de Mansfelth” sold property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1274[1277]. “Gyvehardus et Burgardus fratres comites de Mansvelt” restored property “Gerpstede sita” to the church of Münster by charter dated 18 Mar 1277[1278].

b) BURCHARD von Mansfeld (-[1310/11]). “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1 May 1273, witnessed by “...Burchardus frater noster de Schrapelo et Gevehardus et Burchardus nostri filii”[1279]. Graf von Mansfeld. “Gevehardus et Burchardus fratres...comites de Mansfelth” sold property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1274[1280]. “Gyvehardus et Burgardus fratres comites de Mansvelt” restored property “Gerpstede sita” to the church of Münster by charter dated 18 Mar 1277[1281]. “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede by charter dated 1 May 1273, witnessed by “...Burchardus frater noster de Schrapelo et Gevehardus et Burchardus nostri filii”[1282]. “Burchardus com. de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, where his father and brothers were buried, by charter dated 25 Jan 1288[1283]. “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “filii nostri Burchardi”, by charter dated 1 May 1305[1284]. “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “filii nostri Burchardi nec non...filie nostre Ude”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1308[1285]. m ---. Burchard & his wife had children:

i) BURCHARD von Mansfeld . “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “filii nostri Burchardi”, by charter dated 1 May 1305[1286]. “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “filii nostri Burchardi nec non...filie nostre Ude”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1308[1287]. Graf von Mansfeld.

- GRAFEN von MANSFELD[1288].

ii) ODA von Mansfeld . “Burchardus...comes de Mansfelth” donated property to Kloster Helprede, with the consent of “filii nostri Burchardi nec non...filie nostre Ude”, by charter dated 22 Feb 1308[1289].

2. BURCHARD von Mansfeld . Herr von Schraplau. “Burchardus...dominus de Schrapelo” renounced rights over property “in Helpede”, donated by “frater noster Dn. Burchardus de Mansfelth” to Helpede St. Maria, by charter dated 2 May 1267[1290].

E. GRAFEN von WERNIGERODE

Wernigerode lies about 10 kilometres west of Halberstadt and 20 kilometres east of Goslar in the present-day German state of Sachsen-Anhalt.

1. ALBRECHT [I] (-after 5 Dec 1141). Graf von Wernigerode. "...Adelbertus comes de Werniggerode..." witnessed the charter dated 18 Oct 1121 under which Reinhard Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed donations to Kloster Kalbe[1291]. Vogt von Drübeck: Lothar III King of Germany confirmed a donation to Drübeck, granting its advocacy to "comes...Adelbertus de Wernigerode", by charter dated 13 Nov 1130[1292]. Vogt von Kloster Ilsenburg: Rudolf Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an exchange of property with the abbot of Ilsenburg and "advocato ecclesie sue Althelberto comite de Wirnegeroth, dominus Poppo de Blanckenborch cum militibus suis…" by charter dated 5 Dec 1141[1293]. "Comes Poppo de Blankenburch et filius eius Conradus, comes Adelbertus eiusdem ecclesie advocatus..." witnessed the undated charter under which "frater...Herigerus" (of Drübeck) established the use of property “in Nienthorp”[1294]. Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Wagerslieue iacentem" donated by "Adelbertus...senior comes advocatus ecclesie in memorie matris sue" and property “in Erchezstide...” donated by “cuius filius Adelbertus iunior...pro matre sua”, by charter dated 1187[1295]. m ---. The name of Albrecht’s wife is not known. Albrecht [I] & his wife had one child:

a) ALBRECHT [II] (-after 1187). Graf von Wernigerode. [Ulrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Huysburg and “comitem Athelbertum et eius coniugem Athelheydam” by charter dated 1157[1296]. It is uncertain whether this document relates to Albrecht [I] or Albrecht [II].] “Fredericus palatinus comes, Poppo comes, Albertus comes, Conradus Siffridus comites...” witnessed the charter dated 27 Feb [after 1160] under which Gero Bishop of Halberstadt mortgaged property of Kloster Huysburg[1297]. Dietrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed various properties of Kloster Drübeck, including property "in Wagerslieue iacentem" donated by "Adelbertus...senior comes advocatus ecclesie in memorie matris sue" and property “in Erchezstide...” donated by “cuius filius Adelbertus iunior...pro matre sua”, by charter dated 1187[1298]. m [ADELHEID, daughter of ---. Ulrich Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed an exchange of property between Kloster Huysburg and “comitem Athelbertum et eius coniugem Athelheydam” by charter dated 1157[1299]. It is uncertain whether this document relates to Albrecht [I] or Albrecht [II].]

[Two brothers:]

1. GEBHARD (-after 29 Jul 1200). Graf von Wernigerode. "Gevehardus et Conradus filius eius ac Fridericus nepos eorum, comites in Wernigerode" donated property to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 29 Jul 1200[1300]. m ---. The name of Gebhard´s wife is not known. Gebhard & his wife had one child:

a) KONRAD . "Gevehardus et Conradus filius eius ac Fridericus nepos eorum, comites in Wernigerode" donated property to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 29 Jul 1200[1301].

2. [--- . The phrase “nepos eorum” in the charter quoted below indicates some doubt about the precise family origin of Friedrich who, if his father was the brother of Graf Gebhard, could only with some stretching of the meaning of the term be describes as “nepos” of both Gebhard and his son Konrad.] m ---. One child:

a) FRIEDRICH . "Gevehardus et Conradus filius eius ac Fridericus nepos eorum, comites in Wernigerode" donated property to Kloster Walkenried by charter dated 29 Jul 1200[1302].

1. ALBRECHT [III] (-after 1214). Graf von Wernigerode. "…Comes Athelbertus de Werningerothe…" witnessed the charter dated 21 Oct 1192 under which Emperor Heinrich VI confirmed donations to Corbey[1303]. “...Adilbertus comes de Werningerod...” witnessed the charter dated 23 May 1205 under which Philipp King of Germany confirmed an exchange between Hersfeld and Hermann Landgraf of Thuringia[1304]. m [--- von Magdeburg, daughter of BURCHARD [III] Burggraf von Magdeburg & his wife Mechtild von Gleichen. Her parentage and marriage are shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1305]. The primary source on which this is based has not been identified. It is not known whether it is based on primary source documentation or is speculative.] Albrecht & his wife had five children:

a) KONRAD (-after 1252). Graf von Wernigerode. “Conradus, Bertoldus, Gevehardus, Burchardus...comites de Wernigerode” granted rights to merchants in Wernigerode by charter dated 27 Apr 1227[1306]. "C. et Ber. fratres comites de Werniggerod" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum G[euehardi] et B[urchardi]", for the soul of "patris nostri A. felicis memorie", by charter dated 22 May 1230[1307]. "Conradus…comes de Werniggerod" donated property in "Berenstorp…[et] in Dannenstid" to Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 1252[1308].

b) BERTHOLD . Graf von Wernigerode. “Conradus, Bertoldus, Gevehardus, Burchardus...comites de Wernigerode” granted rights to merchants in Wernigerode by charter dated 27 Apr 1227[1309]. "C. et Ber. fratres comites de Werniggerod" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum G[euehardi] et B[urchardi]", for the soul of "patris nostri A. felicis memorie", by charter dated 22 May 1230[1310].

c) GEBHARD (-after 5 Aug 1269). “Conradus, Bertoldus, Gevehardus, Burchardus...comites de Wernigerode” granted rights to merchants in Wernigerode by charter dated 27 Apr 1227[1311]. "C. et Ber. fratres comites de Werniggerod" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum G[euehardi] et B[urchardi]", for the soul of "patris nostri A. felicis memorie", by charter dated 22 May 1230[1312]. “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”, by charter dated 1231[1313]. "Geuehardus comes necnon Conradus filius suus de Werningrod" exchanged property with Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 13 May 1254[1314]. "Geuehardus et […cognatus meus…] Fridericus de Werningerode" recognised the rights of Kloster Ilsenburg in property by charter dated 14 Jun [1256/58][1315]. "Fridericus…comes dictus de Werningeroth" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "patrui nostri Geuehardi eius quoque filii Conradi, illustrium virorum comitum in Wernigeroth", by charter dated 1259[1316]. "Geuehardus comes in Werningeroth" donated property to Drübeck, for the souls of "fratris nostri comitis Burchardi et filii sui comitis Friderici", by charter dated 7 Dec 1260[1317]. Volrad Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed a foundation at Silvesterkirche by “Ghevehardus...et Conradus comites in Wernigerode” by charter dated 29 Oct 1265[1318]. "G. et C…comites in Werningeroth" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 1267[1319]. "Geuehardus et Conradus filius eius…comites in Werningerod" settled a dispute involving Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 5 Aug 1269[1320]. m ---. The name of Gebhard´s wife is not known. Gebhard & his wife had two children:

i) KONRAD (-[1290/May 1298]). "Geuehardus comes necnon Conradus filius suus de Werningrod" exchanged property with Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 13 May 1254[1321]. "Fridericus…comes dictus de Werningeroth" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "patrui nostri Geuehardi eius quoque filii Conradi, illustrium virorum comitum in Wernigeroth", by charter dated 1259[1322]. Graf von Wernigerode. Volrad Bishop of Halberstadt confirmed a foundation at Silvesterkirche by “Ghevehardus...et Conradus comites in Wernigerode” by charter dated 29 Oct 1265[1323]. "C…comes de Werningeroth" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 12 Jul 1267, witnessed by "…comes Geuehardus…"[1324]. "G. et C…comites in Werningeroth" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 1267[1325]. “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1326]. "Geuehardus et Conradus filius eius…comites in Werningerod" settled a dispute involving Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 5 Aug 1269[1327]. "C…comes de Werningerod" confirmed rights of Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated to [1267/77][1328]. "Conradus filiique nostri Albertus et Fridericus comites de Wernigerodhe" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 28 Aug 1283[1329]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Conradus comes de Wernigerode, Albertus et Fridericus filii ipsius..."[1330]. "Conradus Albertus et Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed rights of Ilsenburg by charter dated 6 May 1288[1331]. "Conradus Albertus Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed a donation to Ilsenburg by charter dated 1290[1332]. m ODA, daughter of --- (-before 1284). “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1333]. A charter dated 1284 records the establishment by "comite Conrado" of an anniversary for "pie memorie uxoris sue Ode", with the consent of "filiis suis Alberto et Friderico"[1334]. Konrad & his wife had three children:

(a) ALBRECHT [IV] (-after 8 Jun 1320). “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1335]. "Conradus filiique nostri Albertus et Fridericus comites de Wernigerodhe" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 28 Aug 1283[1336]. A charter dated 1284 records the establishment by "comite Conrado" of an anniversary for "pie memorie uxoris sue Ode", with the consent of "filiis suis Alberto et Friderico"[1337]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Conradus comes de Wernigerode, Albertus et Fridericus filii ipsius..."[1338]. Graf von Wernigerode. "Conradus Albertus et Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed rights of Ilsenburg by charter dated 6 May 1288[1339]. "Conradus Albertus Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed a donation to Ilsenburg by charter dated 1290[1340]. "Albertus et Fridericus fratres et comites de Werningrode" donated property to Ilsenburg for the anniversary of "patris nostri comitis Conradi pie memorie" by charter dated 1 Jun 1298[1341].

- GRAFEN von WERNIGERODE[1342].

(b) FRIEDRICH . “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1343]. "Conradus filiique nostri Albertus et Fridericus comites de Wernigerodhe" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg by charter dated 28 Aug 1283[1344]. A charter dated 1284 records the establishment by "comite Conrado" of an anniversary for "pie memorie uxoris sue Ode", with the consent of "filiis suis Alberto et Friderico"[1345]. A charter dated 6 Jul 1285 records an alliance involving "...Conradus comes de Wernigerode, Albertus et Fridericus filii ipsius..."[1346]. Graf von Wernigerode. "Conradus Albertus et Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed rights of Ilsenburg by charter dated 6 May 1288[1347]. "Conradus Albertus Fredericus comites de Wernigerode" confirmed a donation to Ilsenburg by charter dated 1290[1348]. "Albertus et Fridericus fratres et comites de Werningrode" donated property to Ilsenburg for the anniversary of "patris nostri comitis Conradi pie memorie" by charter dated 1 Jun 1298[1349].

(c) LUTGARDIS . “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1350].

ii) daughter (-after 21 Dec 1268). “Conradus...comes in Werningerod” sold property at Silstedt to Wernigerode St Silvester, with the consent of “patris nostri, uxoris nostre, sororis nostre necnon heredum nostrorum Alberti, Frederici et Lutgardis”, by charter dated 21 Dec 1268[1351].

d) BURCHARD (-after 22 May 1230). Graf von Wernigerode. “Conradus, Bertoldus, Gevehardus, Burchardus...comites de Wernigerode” granted rights to merchants in Wernigerode by charter dated 27 Apr 1227[1352]. "C. et Ber. fratres comites de Werniggerod" renounced rights in favour of Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "fratrum nostrorum G[euehardi] et B[urchardi]", for the soul of "patris nostri A. felicis memorie", by charter dated 22 May 1230[1353]. "Geuehardus comes in Werningeroth" donated property to Drübeck, for the souls of "fratris nostri comitis Burchardi et filii sui comitis Friderici", by charter dated 7 Dec 1260[1354]. m ---. The name of Burchard’s wife is not known. Burchard & his wife had one child:

i) FRIEDRICH (-after 7 Dec 1260). Graf von Wernigerode. "Geuehardus et […cognatus meus…] Fridericus de Werningerode" recognised the rights of Kloster Ilsenburg in property by charter dated 14 Jun [1256/58][1355]. "Fridericus…comes dictus de Werningeroth" donated property to Kloster Ilsenburg, with the consent of "patrui nostri Geuehardi eius quoque filii Conradi, illustrium virorum comitum in Wernigeroth", by charter dated 1259[1356]. "Geuehardus comes in Werningeroth" donated property to Drübeck, for the souls of "fratris nostri comitis Burchardi et filii sui comitis Friderici", by charter dated 7 Dec 1260[1357].

e) KUNIGUNDE von Wernigerode (-after 25 Mar 1259). Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 1231 under which [her son] “Conradus comes de Wellepa” granted “advocaciam in Northem et Engere” to the bishop of Minden, with the consent of “comitis Gevehardi de Werniggerode curatoris nostri”[1358]. “Comitissa de Welpia” sold Burg Rosendal, held as a fief from “bone memorie nobilis viri domini Bernardi comitis de Welpia mariti nostri prius et eo defuncto de manu filii nostri”, to Konrad Bishop of Hildesheim by charter dated 1223[1359]. “Conradus comes de Wilpia, mater, uxor et heredes eiusdem” mortgaged “advocatiam in palude domini Mirabilis” to Minden Moritzstift by charter dated 1245[1360]. “Burchardus...comes in Welpia” confirmed donations made to Minden St. Moritz by “avia nostra Cunegundis comitissa” for the soul of “pie memorie domini Conradi patris nostri quondam comitis in Welpia” by charter dated 25 Mar 1259[1361]. m as his second wife, BERNARD [II] Graf von Wölpe, son of BERNHARD [I] Graf von Wölpe & his wife --- (-28 Jan 1221).

Chapter 5. LAUENBURG/NORDALBINGIEN

A. GRAFEN von RATZEBURG

After Heinrich von Badewide was expelled as Graf von Holstein in 1143, he was compensated with the newly created county of Ratzeburg. His residence was Ratzeburg castle, built in the Wendish period. This county covered the territory which was later known as Lauenburg[1362]. The primary sources which confirm the parentage and marriages of members of this family have not yet been identified, unless otherwise shown below.

Three brothers, parents not known:

1. HEINRICH von Badewide (-after 18 Oct 1163). A member of a knightly family from the Lüneburg district, he was installed as Graf von Holstein und Stormarn in 1138 by Albrecht "der Bär" Markgraf von Brandenburg after Graf Adolf II was deposed[1363]. When Graf Adolf recovered his county in 1139, Heinrich received as compensation the county of Ratzeburg[1364]. He took part in an expedition against Dithmarschen led by Heinrich "der Löwe" Duke of Saxony in 1148 to avenge the death of Rudolf von Stade[1365]. Duke Heinrich founded the see of Ratzeburg in 1154, and Graf Heinrich provided the island in the Ratzeburger See near the castle as the new bishop's residence[1366]. Graf von Ratzeburg 1156. “...Comes Heinricus de Raceburg et filius suus Bernardus...” witnessed the charter dated 1162 under which Hartwig Archbishop of Hamburg established the boundaries of the bishopric of Ratzeburg[1367]. Vogt von Ratzeburg 1162. m ---. According to Europäische Stammtafeln[1368], the wife of Graf Heinrich was cognata of Waldemar I King of Denmark. Graf Heinrich & his wife had one child:

a) BERNHARD [I] von Ratzeburg (-[1190]). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Bernardum" as son of "Heinricum comitem de Bodwide"[1369]. “...Comes Heinricus de Raceburg et filius suus Bernardus...” witnessed the charter dated 1162 under which Hartwig Archbishop of Hamburg established the boundaries of the bishopric of Ratzeburg[1370]. He succeeded his father in [1164] as Graf von Ratzeburg. He carried on his father's work by vigorously founding new villages and parishes within his territory[1371]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Bernardi comitis de Racesburg" among leaders of the army organised by Heinrich Duke of Saxony to suppress a revolt in Westfalia[1372], undated but the date 1 Aug 1179 is inserted in the margin of the edition. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum records that "comitem Bernardum de Racesburch" and his castle were captured by Heinrich Duke of Saxony[1373], undated but the date 1180 is inserted in the margin of the edition. During the absence of Adolf III Graf von Holstein on crusade in 1180, Graf Bernhard and Helmold Graf von Schwerin occupied his fortresses at Hamburg, Plön and Itzehoe[1374]. m (before 1162) MARGARETA [von Pommern], daughter of RATIBOR [I] Duke [of Pomerania] & his wife Pribislava [Iaroslavna]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Margaretam…filiam Ratibor principis Pomeranorum" as wife of "Bernardum"[1375]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum records that the (unnamed) wife of "comitem Bernardum de Racesburch" was captured with her husband by Heinrich Duke of Saxony[1376], undated but the date 1180 is inserted in the margin of the edition. Graf Bernhard [I] & his wife had three children:

i) VOLRAD von Ratzeburg (-killed in battle [1189], bur Ratzeburg). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Volradus, Heinricum, Bernardum" as the sons of "Bernardum" & his wife, recording that Volrad was killed in battle against the Slavs and was buried at Ratzeburg[1377]. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "comitem Bernardum de Racesburch" and "filio suo Volrado" when recording their capture by Heinrich Duke of Saxony[1378], undated but the date 1180 is inserted in the margin of the edition.

ii) HEINRICH von Ratzeburg . Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Volradus, Heinricum, Bernardum" as the sons of "Bernardum" & his wife, stating that Heinrich "in pace vitam finivit"[1379].

iii) BERNHARD [II] von Ratzeburg (-before 1198). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Volradus, Heinricum, Bernardum" as the sons of "Bernardum" & his wife[1380]. Canon at Magdeburg cathedral 1185, resigned 1189. Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Bernardus…iunior, filius comitis Bernardi de Racesburch", recording that he was given dispensation to leave holy orders[1381]. Graf von Ratzeburg 1190. m (after 1189) as her first husband, ADELHEID von Schwarzburg, daughter of GÜNTHER [III] Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg & his second wife Adelheid von Loccum und Hallermund (-after 6 May 1244). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Adelheidem filiam comitisse de Alremund" as wife of "Bernardo…Bernardus filius", recording also her second marriage to "Adolfo comiti de Dasle"[1382]. A charter dated to [1196/1200] confirmed the donation by “Adelheidis comitissa de Raceburch” to the church of Ratzeburg for the soul of “sororis sue Fredegundis”[1383]. She married secondly Adolf [I] Graf von Dassel, who succeeded as Graf von Ratzeburg. "Alheithis…cometissa de Racebergh" donated property to "filie mee Alheithi comitisse de Rauensberch" by charter dated 6 May 1244[1384]. Graf Bernhard [II] & his wife had one child:

(a) BERNHARD [III] von Ratzeburg (-before 1200). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum refers to the son of "Bernardo…Bernardus filius" & his wife, with the same name as his father, specifying that he died "infans secutus inmatura morte"[1385].

2. HELMOLD . 1145.

3. VOLRAD . 1145.

Chapter 6. NORTHEIM

A. GRAFEN von DASSEL

Dassel is located about 40 kilometres north of Göttingen, about the same distance south-west of Hildesheim, in the south of the present-day German state of Niedersachsen.

1. DIETRICH (-before 1097). “Nobilis Thiedericus...eiusque conjunx Cunihild” donated “in villa...Astuston...ecclesie hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “heredis sui Reinoldi”, undated[1386]. m CUNIHILD, daughter of --- (-after 1097). “Nobilis Thiedericus...eiusque conjunx Cunihild” donated “ecclesie hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “heredis sui Reinoldi”, undated[1387]. “Nobilis Reinold cum consensu matris scilicet heredis sue” donated “X hobas...et tribus mancipiis et molendino pro XXXII marcis” to Helmarshausen, undated[1388]. The corresponding charter dated 1097 records that “matrone Cunihildis” donated “9 mansos et 1 molendinum” with the consent of her son Reinold[1389]. Dietrich & his wife had one child:

a) REINOLD [I] (-after 1097). “Nobilis Thiedericus...eiusque conjunx Cunihild” donated “ecclesie hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “heredis sui Reinoldi”, undated[1390]. “Nobilis Reinold cum consensu matris scilicet heredis sue” donated “X hobas...et tribus mancipiis et molendino pro XXXII marcis” to Helmarshausen, undated[1391]. The corresponding charter dated 1097 records that “matrone Cunihildis” donated “9 mansos et 1 molendinum” with the consent of her son Reinold[1392].

1. REINOLD [II] von Dassel (-after 1127). Schrader suggests that Reinold [II] von Dassel was the same person as Reinold [I] who is named above, indicating that he was named last in 1127[1393]. [Graf: a charter dated 1113 records that "Sigiberti" donated certain property to Corvey, confirmed by the donor’s heirs “in concilio Reinholdi comitis...advocato”, witnessed by “Otto, Tedi, cognati ipsius Reinboldi...”[1394].] “...Reinoldo Dassalo...” witnessed the charter dated 1120 under which Erchenbert Abbot of Corvey confirmed donations made by “Twaetibaoyc”[1395].

1. DEDO (-after 1113). A charter dated 1113 records that "Sigiberti" donated certain property to Corvey, confirmed by the donor’s heirs “in concilio Reinholdi comitis...advocato”, witnessed by “Otto, Tedi, cognati ipsius Reinboldi...”[1396]. Schrader suggests that Dedo was the brother-in-law of Reinold [I] (and by extension Reinold [II])[1397], assuming that “cognatus” indicates brrother-in-law. However, other examples in primary sources indicate that the term was used more frequently in Germany to indicate a blood relationship. same person as...? DEDO von Ziegenberg (-after 1109). Schrader suggests that he may have been the same person as “Tedi, cognati”, as the properties named in the various documents quoted in this section were located in the same area[1398]. Graf von Ziegenberg. Adalbert Archbishop of Mainz confirmed that “comes Dedo de Zygenberch et uxor eius Helburga” donated “unum mansum in Ghutingen” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “hæredibus suis...Hermanno...ac Sigebodone”, by charter dated [incorrectly] 1101 but dated to [1109/37][1399]. m HELMBURG, daughter of --- (-after 1109). Adalbert Archbishop of Mainz confirmed that “comes Dedo de Zygenberch et uxor eius Helburga” donated “unum mansum in Ghutingen” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “hæredibus suis...Hermanno...ac Sigebodone”, by charter dated [incorrectly] 1101 but dated to [1109/37][1400]. “Helmburg laudante viro suo Dno Daedi” donated “in villa...Astuston...hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Herimanni et Sigibodonis”, undated, witnessed by “Erp comes, Reinold nobilis, Frithuric comes, Conrad comes, Hunold”[1401]. Schrader suggests that Helburg was the sister of Reinold [I] (and by extension Reinold [II])[1402]. However, this is based on cumulating his posited co-identity of Dedo “cognatus” with Dedo von Ziegenberg and his assumption that brother-in-law is the correct translation of “cognatus”, which as noted above is not necessarily the case. Dedo & his wife had two children:

a) HERMANN . “Helmburg laudante viro suo Dno Daedi” donated “in villa...Astuston...hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Herimanni et Sigibodonis”, undated[1403].

b) SIGIBODO . “Helmburg laudante viro suo Dno Daedi” donated “in villa...Astuston...hobam I...” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “filiorum suorum Herimanni et Sigibodonis”, undated[1404].

Two brothers, maybe sons of Reinold [I].

1. LUDOLF [I] von Dassel (-[1167]). Koken indicates that the brothers Ludolf [I] and Reinold were named in 1115, but he does not cite the corresponding primary source[1405]. “...Liudolphus de Dassele...” witnessed the charter dated 1153 under which “Hermannus comes...” donated “villam...Hampenhusen” to the poor[1406]. Reinold Archbishop of Köln issued a charter dated 22 Feb 1166 relating to the division of their inheritance between "domna Elisabeth de Randenrothe…[et] sororem eius comitissam de Mere domnam…Hildegundem", with the consent of "filiorum ac filiarum domne Elisabeth", witnessed by "…Ludolfus de Dassela…"[1407].

2. REINOLD von Dassel (-Italy 14 Aug 1167). Koken indicates that the brothers Ludolf [I] and Reinold were named in 1115, but he does not cite the corresponding primary source[1408]. Imperial Chancellor. Archbishop of Köln 1159. A continuator of Sigebert records the death in 1166 of "Rainaldi archiepiscopi Colonie" and the succession of "Philippus archidiaconus eius, filius Gozvini de Falconis monte"[1409].

Two brothers, one sister, maybe children of Ludolf [I].

1. LUDOLF [II] von Dassel (-after 1203). Graf von Dassel. "Comes Ludolfus de Dasle" donated property to "beate Marie in Ouerenkerken" by charter dated 1188[1410]. "…Liudolfus de Dassela advocatus et frater eius Adoulfus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Mar 1190 under which Konrad Archbishop of Mainz granted protection to Kloster Hildwartshausen[1411]. m ---. The name of Ludolf´s wife is not known. Ludolf [II] & his wife had [six] children:

a) ADOLF [II] von Dassel (-after 28 Dec 1257). “Adolfus et Adolfus...comites in Nigenovere” donated “decimam in Wintdorp” (held by “Theodericus et Arnoldus dicti Stokeleth milites”) to Kloster Wedinhausen, “petiticionem domini comitis Arnesbergensis”, by charter dated 1221[1412]. Engelbert Archbishop of Köln confirmed “decimam Wintdorp”, held by “Theodericus Stokeleit et Arnoldus milites” from “domino Adolfo de Dasle” who with “filiis suis Ludolfo et Adolfo et filio fratris sui Adolfo” resigned it, to Kloster Wedinhausen by charter dated 1223[1413]. Graf von Nienover: “Adolfus et Ludolfus...comites de Nigenovere” donated “decimam de Havebole” to Kloster Wedinghausen, “peticionem domini Godefridi comitis Arnesbergensis”, by charter dated 1229[1414]. “Godefridus...comes Arnsbergensis et filius eius Godefridus” bought “castrum in Hachnen” from “fratrueles [...de Dasle] Adolphus et Ludolphus” by charter dated 21 Mar 1232[1415]. “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1416]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, for the soul of “uxor nostra Ermendrudis” who was buried there, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Ludolfi, Adolfi, Hedenrici”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1257, witnessed by “dominus Conradus nepos meus nobilis de Sconenberge, Adolfus et Ludolfus nepotes mei nobiles de Euerstene...”[1417]. m ERMENTRUDE, daughter of --- (-before 28 Dec 1257, bur Kloster Lippoldsburg). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1418]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, for the soul of “uxor nostra Ermendrudis” who was buried there, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Ludolfi, Adolfi, Hedenrici”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1257[1419]. Adolf [II] & his wife had [eleven] children:

i) LUDOLF [V] (-after 14 Mar 1289). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1420]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, for the soul of “uxor nostra Ermendrudis” who was buried there, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Ludolfi, Adolfi, Hedenrici”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1257[1421]. “Ludolfus...comes de Dassele, Reigeneithis uxor sua, Bertoldus natus suus” granted “advocaciam de duobus mansis sitis in Nehen” to “Iohanni dicto Stolten...” by charter dated 2 Jun 1262[1422]. m REGINHEID von Brakel, daughter of BERTHOLD von Brakel & his wife --- (-after 1267). “Ludolfus...comes de Dassele, Reigeneithis uxor sua, Bertoldus natus suus” granted “advocaciam de duobus mansis sitis in Nehen” to “Iohanni dicto Stolten...” by charter dated 2 Jun 1262[1423].

(a) BERTHOLD (-after 2 Jun 1262). “Ludolfus...comes de Dassele, Reigeneithis uxor sua, Bertoldus natus suus” granted “advocaciam de duobus mansis sitis in Nehen” to “Iohanni dicto Stolten...” by charter dated 2 Jun 1262[1424].

(b) DRUDEKE . 1272/77. m LUDWIG [II] Graf von Everstein, son of LUDWIG [I] Graf von Everstein & his wife Adela von Gleichen (-before 1 May 1318).

ii) ADOLF [IV] (-after 13 Aug 1273). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1425]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, for the soul of “uxor nostra Ermendrudis” who was buried there, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Ludolfi, Adolfi, Hedenrici”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1257[1426].

iii) HEIDENREICH (-after 1270). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1427]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, for the soul of “uxor nostra Ermendrudis” who was buried there, with the consent of “filiorum nostrorum...Ludolfi, Adolfi, Hedenrici”, by charter dated 28 Dec 1257[1428].

iv) REINOLD (-after 1240). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1429].

v) HERMANN (-after 15 Oct 1287). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1430]. Canon at Heidesheim.

vi) HARTMANN (-after 21 May 1294). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1431]. Canon at Merseburg.

vii) ERMENTRUD (-after 1250). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1432]. Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by the charter dated 1250 under which [her husband] “Conradus...comes de Euersten” confirmed the donation to Kloster Loccum made by “Adolphus senior comes de Dasle”, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis filie dicti comitis”[1433]. m as his second wife, KONRAD [II] Graf von Everstein, son of ALBERT [IV] Graf von Everstein & his [first] wife --- (-Brunswick 7 Aug [1256], bur Brunswick St Blasius).

viii) GERTRUD (-after 1240). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1434].

ix) SOPHIA (-after 1240). “Adolfus...senior dictus comes de Nyenovere” donated property to Kloster Loccum, with the consent of “uxoris nostre Ermendrudis et filiorum nostrorum Ludolfi, Adolfi, Heitenrici, Reynoldi, Hermanni, Hartmanni et filiarum nostrarum Ermendrudis, Gerdrudis et Sophie”, by charter dated 1240[1435].

x) MECHTILD (-before 1257).

xi) GERTRUD .

xii) [daughter . [either Mechtild or Gertrud] m HEINRICH von Homburg, son of --- (-before 1 Nov 1290).]

b) LUDOLF [III] . 1210/20. m BENEDIKTE, daughter of ---. 1220.

c) REINOLD (-before 1258). Provost and Archdeacon of St Andreas at Hildesheim.

d) SIGEBODO . 1222/51. Canon at Verden.

e) [ADELHEID . 1220/38. Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 28 Dec 1257 under which “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 28 Dec 1257, witnessed by [her son] “dominus Conradus nepos meus nobilis de Sconenberge, Adolfus et Ludolfus nepotes mei nobiles de Euerstene...”[1436]. m BERTHOLD von Schonenberg, son of --- (-before 1233).]

f) [HESEKE (-after 1220). m HEINRICH [I] von Schwalenberg Graf von Waldeck, son of VOLKWIN [II] Graf von Schwalenberg & his second wife Lutrudis --- (-before 1214).]

2. ADOLF [I] von Dassel (-1224). "…Liudolfus de Dassela advocatus et frater eius Adoulfus…" witnessed the charter dated 11 Mar 1190 under which Konrad Archbishop of Mainz granted protection to Kloster Hildwartshausen[1437]. "Ludolphus de Steinvorde, Adolphus de Dassele, Herimannus de Lippia, Heinricus de Arnesberg…" witnessed the charter dated 1194 under which Adolf Archbishop of Köln confirmed a donation to Cappenberg church[1438]. He succeeded as Graf von Ratzeburg after his marriage. “Adolfus comes senior et iunior nominis eiusdem de Dasle” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 23 Jan 1215, witnessed by “Comitissa Alheidis...”[1439]. “Adolfus et Adolfus...comites in Nigenovere” donated “decimam in Wintdorp” (held by “Theodericus et Arnoldus dicti Stokeleth milites”) to Kloster Wedinhausen, “petiticionem domini comitis Arnesbergensis”, by charter dated 1221[1440]. Engelbert Archbishop of Köln confirmed “decimam Wintdorp”, held by “Theodericus Stokeleit et Arnoldus milites” from “domino Adolfo de Dasle” who with “filiis suis Ludolfo et Adolfo et filio fratris sui Adolfo” resigned it, to Kloster Wedinhausen by charter dated 1223[1441]. m (1201) as her second husband, ADELHEID von Schwarzburg, widow of BERNHARD [II] Graf von Ratzeburg, daughter of GÜNTHER [III] Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg & his second wife Adelheid von Hallermund-Loccum (-after 6 May 1244). Arnold's Chronica Slavorum names "Adelheidem filiam comitisse de Alremund" as wife of "Bernardo…Bernardus filius", recording also her second marriage to "Adolfo comiti de Dasle"[1442]. “Adolfus comes senior et iunior nominis eiusdem de Dasle” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 23 Jan 1215, witnessed by “Comitissa Alheidis...”[1443]. “Alheidis...comitissa de Ratisburch” sold property to the church of St. Pancratius at Hamersleben, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Ludolphi, Adolphi et Bertoldi et filie nostre Adelheydis”, by charter dated 1224[1444]. "Alheithis…cometissa de Racebergh" donated property to "filie mee Alheithi comitisse de Rauensberch" by charter dated 6 May 1244[1445]. Adolf [I] & his wife had four children:

a) LUDOLF [IV] (-before 1238). Engelbert Archbishop of Köln confirmed “decimam Wintdorp”, held by “Theodericus Stokeleit et Arnoldus milites” from “domino Adolfo de Dasle” who with “filiis suis Ludolfo et Adolfo et filio fratris sui Adolfo” resigned it, to Kloster Wedinhausen by charter dated 1223[1446]. “Alheidis...comitissa de Ratisburch” sold property to the church of St. Pancratius at Hamersleben, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Ludolphi, Adolphi et Bertoldi et filie nostre Adelheydis”, by charter dated 1224[1447]. Graf von Dassel. “Adolfus et Ludolfus...comites de Nigenovere” donated “decimam de Havebole” to Kloster Wedinghausen, “peticionem domini Godefridi comitis Arnesbergensis”, by charter dated 1229[1448]. “Godefridus...comes Arnsbergensis et filius eius Godefridus” bought “castrum in Hachnen” from “fratrueles [...de Dasle] Adolphus et Ludolphus” by charter dated 21 Mar 1232[1449]. m (before 15 May 1231) CLEMENTIA [von Everstein, daughter of ALBERT [IV] Graf von Everstein & his second wife Agnes von Wittelsbach] (-after 1257). “Clement. vidua comitis de Dasle, Adolfus, Ludolfus et Wilbrandus filii eius” granted property “in villa Wilschethe” to Otto Duke of Brunswick by charter dated 1238[1450]. Her parentage and marriage are indicated by the charter dated 11 May 1259 under which [her son] “L...comes de Dasle et A. filius fratris sui” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg, witnessed by “avunculus noster comes Otto de Everstene et Albertus et Conradus filii eius...”[1451]. This assumes that “avunculus” in this document can be interpreted in its strict sense of maternal uncle. However, this assumption is not inevitable, as shown by the charter dated 21 Jul 1277 under which “Lodewicus...comes de Euerstene” donated property to Kloster Wilbadessen, in the presence of “frater noster comes Otto et avunculus noster comes Ludolfus de Dasle...”[1452], in which “avunculus” appears to indicate a nephew or cousin relationship, depending on which of the named individuals the term refers. Ludolf [IV] & his wife had three children:

i) ADOLF [V] (-[28 Dec 1256/10 Jul 1257]). “Clement. vidua comitis de Dasle, Adolfus, Ludolfus et Wilbrandus filii eius” granted property “in villa Wilschethe” to Otto Duke of Brunswick by charter dated 1238[1453]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 28 Dec 1257, witnessed by “...Adolfus et Ludolfus nepotes mei nobiles de Euerstene...”[1454]. No explanation has been found for the witnesses being named “von Everstein” apart from the family origin of their mother. m ---. The name of Adolf´s wife is not known. Adolf [VI] & his wife had two children:

(a) ADOLF [V] (-after 1290). “L...comes de Dasle et A. filius fratris sui” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 11 May 1259, witnessed by “avunculus noster comes Otto de Everstene et Albertus et Conradus filii eius...”[1455].

(b) MECHTILD (-after 1290).

ii) LUDOLF [VI] (-[25 Jul 1299/25 Aug 1300]). “Clement. vidua comitis de Dasle, Adolfus, Ludolfus et Wilbrandus filii eius” granted property “in villa Wilschethe” to Otto Duke of Brunswick by charter dated 1238[1456]. “Comes Adolfus...de Dassele” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 28 Dec 1257, witnessed by “...Adolfus et Ludolfus nepotes mei nobiles de Euerstene...”[1457]. No explanation has been found for the witnesses being named “von Everstein” apart from the family origin of their mother. “L...comes de Dasle et A. filius fratris sui” donated property to Kloster Lippoldsberg by charter dated 11 May 1259, witnessed by “avunculus noster comes Otto de Everstene et Albertus et Conradus filii eius...”[1458]. “Ludolfus comes de Dasle, Symon et Conradus nostri filii” confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Brinkhausen by charter dated 7 Nov 1298[1459]. m ERMENGARDE von Rietberg, daughter of KONRAD [II] Graf von Rietberg & his wife ---. Ludolf [VI] & his wife had three children:

(a) SIMON (-[17 May 1325/16 Jan 1326]). “Fredericus comes de Ridberg” settled disputes with Siegfried Archbishop of Köln, giving as hostages “pueros...Conradum filium nostrum, Ottonem de Eversteyn et Symonen filium comitis de Dasselen”, by charter dated 24 Oct 1277[1460]. “Ludolfus comes de Dasle, Symon et Conradus nostri filii” confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Brinkhausen by charter dated 7 Nov 1298[1461]. “Symon comes de Dassele” donated property to the church of Hildesheim St. Bartholomäi, with the consent of “nostræ...contoralis Sophie comitisse et...Ottonis ducis Br.”, by charter dated 17 May 1325[1462]. m SOPHIA von Braunschweig, daughter of OTTO II Herzog von Braunschweig und Lüneburg & his second wife Mechtild von Bayern (-before 2 Jan 1357). “Symon comes de Dassele” donated property to the church of Hildesheim St. Bartholomäi, with the consent of “nostræ...contoralis Sophie comitisse et...Ottonis ducis Br.”, by charter dated 17 May 1325[1463]. The primary source which confirms her parentage has not been identified.

(b) KONRAD . “Ludolfus comes de Dasle, Symon et Conradus nostri filii” confirmed the purchase of property by Kloster Brinkhausen by charter dated 7 Nov 1298[1464].

iii) WILBRAND (-after 1238). “Clement. vidua comitis de Dasle, Adolfus, Ludolfus et Wilbrandus filii eius” granted property “in villa Wilschethe” to Otto Duke of Brunswick by charter dated 1238[1465].

b) ADOLF [III] (-after 24 Nov 1244). “Comes Adolfus de Dasle cum sorore mea comiti Bernhardo de Welepa desponsata” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 30 Oct 1213, witnessed by “...filius meus Adolfus...”[1466]. “Adolfus comes senior et iunior nominis eiusdem de Dasle” donated property to Kloster Mariensee by charter dated 23 Jan 1215, witnessed by “Comitissa Alheidis...”[1467]. Engelbert Archbishop of Köln confirmed “decimam Wintdorp”, held by “Theodericus Stokeleit et Arnoldus milites” from “domino Adolfo de Dasle” who with “filiis suis Ludolfo et Adolfo et filio fratris sui Adolfo” resigned it, to Kloster Wedinhausen by charter dated 1223[1468]. “Alheidis...comitissa de Ratisburch” sold property to the church of St. Pancratius at Hamersleben, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Ludolphi, Adolphi et Bertoldi et filie nostre Adelheydis”, by charter dated 1224[1469]. m (before 11 Apr 1220) ELISABETH von Lobdaburg, daughter of KONRAD von Lobdaburg & his wife Mechtild --- (-after 24 Nov 1244). “Elizabet...comitissa de Dasle” donated “vineam...sita penes Lobdeburch...cum filia nostra” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “nostri mariti A. comitis de Dasle”, naming “matris nostre fundatricis eiusdem loco Meychtildis”, by charter dated 24 Nov 1244[1470]. (“Mechtildis comitis Meinheri filia” founded Kloster Beuditz by charter dated 1218[1471].) Adolf [III] & his wife had one child:

i) daughter (-after 24 Nov 1244). “Elizabet...comitissa de Dasle” donated “vineam...sita penes Lobdeburch...cum filia nostra” to Kloster Beuditz, with the consent of “nostri mariti A. comitis de Dasle”, naming “matris nostre fundatricis eiusdem loco Meychtildis”, by charter dated 24 Nov 1244[1472]. Nun at Beuditz bei Weissenfels.

c) BERTHOLD . “Alheidis...comitissa de Ratisburch” sold property to the church of St. Pancratius at Hamersleben, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Ludolphi, Adolphi et Bertoldi et filie nostre Adelheydis”, by charter dated 1224[1473]. 1268.

d) ADELHEID von Dassel (-[25 Feb 1262/30 Oct 1263]). “Alheidis...comitissa de Ratisburch” sold property to the church of St. Pancratius at Hamersleben, with the consent of “heredum nostrorum Ludolphi, Adolphi et Bertoldi et filie nostre Adelheydis”, by charter dated 1224[1474]. Her first marriage and second marriages are indicated by the charter dated 13 Apr 1265 under which Erik V King of Denmark confirmed the inheritance by "viris nobilis domicellis Ottoni et Ludowico comitibus de Ravensburgh" from "fratrum eorum dominum Iohannem filium Iohannis bone memorie"[1475], the latter being the uterine half-brother of the former. "Alheithis…cometissa de Racebergh" donated property to "filie mee Alheithi comitisse de Rauensberch" by charter dated 6 May 1244[1476]. "Ludovicus…comes Ravensbergensis et Alheydis comitissa uxor ipsius" donated property to "ecclesie Campi sanctæ Mariæ" by charter dated 1249[1477]. "Alheydis…cometissa de Rauensberg relicta Ludouici quondam comitis eiusdem loci…filii nostri" donated property "in Rotthorpe ac Medestorpe villis" to the monastery of Marienthal near Helmstadt by charter dated 24 Feb 1262, witnessed by "…frater Bertoldus de Dasle fratres predicatores…Hermannus de Dasle canonici Hildensemenses…"[1478]. m firstly JENS Jakobsen, son of JAKOB --- & his wife ---. m secondly (before 6 May 1244) as his second wife, LUDWIG Graf von Ravensberg, son of HERMANN Graf von Ravensberg & his first wife Jutta von Thüringen (-18 Jan 1249).

3. SOPHIE von Dassel (-after 1215). Her parentage and marriage are confirmed by a charter dated 30 Oct 1213 under which “comes Adolfus de Dasle cum sorore mea comiti Bernhardo de Welepa desponsata” donated property to Kloster Mariensee, witnessed by “...filius meus Adolfus...”[1479]. "Bernhardus de Wilipia" founded Kloster Mariensee, with the consent of "uxoris nostre Sophie et filiarum nostrarum Rikecen, Sophie, Jutte et socerum nostrorum Henrici, Sifridi, Wlradi", by charter dated 27 Dec 1215[1480]. m as his first wife, BERNHARD [II] Graf von Wölpe, son of BERNHARD [I] Graf von Wölpe & his wife --- (-28 Jan 1221).

1. KONRAD (-before 1180). Graf von Dassel. m as her first husband, ADELHEID von Hallermund-Loccum, daughter of WILBRAND [I] Graf von Loccum und Hallermund & his wife Beatrix von Rheineck (-bur Loccum). A narrative of the foundation of Loccum names “Burchardus, Ludolfus, Wyllebrandus, Adelheydis, Beatrix” as the three sons and two daughters of “comite Willebrando antiquo de Halremunt”, adding in a later passage that Adelheid was buried at Loccum[1481]. She married secondly ([1180]) as his second wife, Günther [III] Graf von Käfernburg und Schwarzburg.

B. GRAFEN von KATLENBURG

Katlenburg is located about 10 kilometres north-east of Göttingen, in the present-day German state of Niedersachsen.

DIETRICH [I] von Stade, son of UDO Graf im Liesgau [Stade] & his wife Bertrada --- (-killed in battle Werben 10 Sep 1056). The Annalista Saxo names "comes Theodericus de Katalanburh" as son of Udo & his wife, when recording his death[1482]. Graf von Katlenburg 1039. The necrology of Lüneburg records the death "10 Sep" of "Willehardus marchio et Thiedricus com et Bernardus et multi aliis interfecti a Sclavis"[1483].

m BERTRADA [of Holland], daughter of DIRK III "Hierosolymita" Count of Holland & his wife Othelindis von Hadmersleben [Nordmark]. The Annalista Saxo names "Bertrada, soror Suanehildis comitisse de castro quod dicitur Lon in Hasbania, cuius filius fuit Arnoldus comes Mogotiensis prefectus" as wife of Graf Dietrich[1484]. Bertrada is shown in Europäische Stammtafeln[1485] as the daughter of Count Dirk III but the primary source which confirms her parentage has not yet been identified.

Graf Dietrich [I] & his wife had two children:

1. DIETRICH [II] von Katlenburg (-1085). The Annalista Saxo names "Theodericus et…Othilhildis" as children of Graf Dietrich [I] & his wife[1486]. Graf von Katlenburg. m as her first husband, GERTRUD von Braunschweig, daughter of EKBERT I Graf von Braunschweig Markgraf von Meissen & his wife Irmgard [Aemilia/Immula] di Susa ([1065]-9 Dec 1117). The Annalista Saxo names "Gertrudem, filiam Ekberti marchionis senioris, matrem Richenze inperatricis" as wife of Graf Dietrich [II][1487]. She married secondly Heinrich "der Fette" Graf von Northeim. In a later passage, the Annalista Saxo names "Gertrudis soror Ecberti marchionis iunioris" as wife of Graf Heinrich, specifying that she escaped with difficulty after her husband was killed[1488]. She married thirdly Heinrich I Markgraf von Meissen [Wettin]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Gerdrude que erat de Bruneswich" as wife of "marchio Heinricus"[1489]. The Annales Sancti Blasii Brunsvicenses record that "Gertrudis marchionissa filia Ecberti" was the founder of "Sancti Egidii in Brunswik"[1490]. The Libro Memoriarum Sancti Blasii records the death in Dec 1117 of "domina Ghertrudis marchionissa iunior"[1491]. Graf Dietrich [II] & his wife had one child:

a) DIETRICH [III] von Katlenburg (-12 Aug 1106). He is named as son of Graf Dietrich [II] & his wife in the Annalista Saxo, which specifies that he died "sine liberis"[1492]. Graf von Katlenburg. The Annales Magdeburgenses record the death in 1106 of "Thiedericus comes de Kathelanburg"[1493]. m ADELA von Beichlingen, daughter of KUNO von Northeim Graf von Beichlingen & his wife Kunigund von Weimar (-1123). The Annalista Saxo records (but does not name, except for the fourth daughter) the four daughters of Kuno & his wife, the third of whom married firstly "Thiedericus comes de Katelenburch" and secondly "Helpricus comes de Ploceke"[1494]. The primary source which confirms her name has not yet been identified. She married secondly Hilperich Graf von Plötzkau, who succeeded in 1112 as Markgraf der Nordmark.

2. OTHILDIS von Katlenburg . The Annalista Saxo names "Theodericus et…Othilhildis" as children of Graf Dietrich [I] & his wife, specifying that the latter married "Conrado fratri Dedonis marchionis"[1495]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "sororem Tiderici senioris de Kathelenburc…Othilhildis" as wife of "quintus filius [comitis Tiderici] Conradus comes"[1496]. m KONRAD Graf von Wettin, son of DIETRICH Graf in Eilenburg, im Hassegau und Siusli [Wettin] & his wife Mathilde von Meissen (-17 Jan or 14 Feb after 1040).

C. GRAFEN von NORTHEIM

The county of Northeim was located north of Göttingen, in the southern part of the present-day German state of Niedersachsen.

SIEGFRIED, son of --- (-1004). Thietmar names "Siegfried and his son" among those who plotted against Heinrich II “der Zänker” Duke of Bavaria in his rebellion in 984[1497]. Graf von Northeim 1002. Thietmar names "Ethelind" as wife of Count Siegfried, recording that she welcomed Ekkehard I Markgraf von Meissen at Northeim in 1002 and warned him that her husband's sons "Sigifrith and Benno" were plotting to kill him[1498].

m firstly MATHILDE, daughter of ---. The Annalista Saxo names "comitissa Machtilde" as wife of "Sigefridus comes de Northeim"[1499].

m secondly ETHELINDE, daughter of ---. Thietmar names "Ethelind" as wife of Count Siegfried, recording that she welcomed Ekkehard I Markgraf von Meissen at Northeim in 1002 and warned him that her husband's sons "Sigifrith and Benno" were plotting to kill him[1500]. The text implies that Ethelinde may not have been the mother of the sons in question. However, the fact that Siegfried's great-granddaughter was named Ethelinde suggests a blood relationship with Ethelinde senior. Another possibility is that "comitissa Machtilde" and "Ethelind" were in fact the same person, mother of both Siegfried's sons.

Graf Siegfried & his [first] wife had two children:

1. SIEGFRIED [II] von Northeim (-killed in battle [1025]). Thietmar names "Siegfried and his son" among those who plotted against Heinrich II “der Zänker” Duke of Bavaria in his rebellion in 984[1501]. Thietmar names "Sigifrith and Benno" as sons of Count Siegfried, recording that they plotted to kill Ekkehard I Markgraf von Meissen[1502]. The Annalista Saxo names Siegfried brother of "Bennonis de Northeim", specifying that he was one of the murderers of Ekkehard I Markgraf von Meissen in 1002[1503]. Graf 1002/1024.

2. BENNO von Northeim (-[1047/49]). Thietmar names "Sigifrith and Benno" as sons of Count Siegfried, recording that they plotted to kill Ekkehard I Markgraf von Meissen[1504]. The Annalista Saxo names Benno and gives his parentage[1505]. Graf 1002/1033. m EILIKA, daughter of ---. The Annalista Saxo names "comitissa Eilica" as wife of Benno[1506]. Graf Benno & his wife had one child:

a) OTTO [I] von Northeim (-11 Jan 1083). The Annalista Saxo names "Otto dux de Northeim, genere Saxo, dux autem Bawarie" as son of "Bennonis de Northeim", naming his mother in a later passage[1507]. Graf von Northeim. Duke of Bavaria 1061.

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OTTO [I], son of BENNO Graf [von Northeim] & his wife Eilika --- (-11 Jan 1083). The Annalista Saxo names "Otto dux de Northeim, genere Saxo, dux autem Bawarie" as son of "Bennonis de Northeim", naming his mother in a later passage[1508]. Graf von Northeim. He was installed as OTTO Duke of Bavaria in 1061 by Agnes de Poitou, mother and regent of Heinrich IV King of Germany. The Annals of Lambert record that "regina Ungariorum, mater Salomonis regis" presented the sword of "rex Hunnorum Attila" to "duci Baioriorum Ottoni" after her son was restored as king of Hungary[1509]. He was a vigorous opponent of King Heinrich, who accused him of an assassination plot, deposed him as Duke of Bavaria, confiscated his lands in the Harz area, and outlawed him in 1070[1510]. He allied himself with Magnus Billung Duke in Saxony, but was forced to submit to King Heinrich and placed in custody until 1072, when all his crown fiefs were returned to him apart from the duchy of Bavaria[1511].

m ([1050]) as her second husband, RICHENZA, widow of HERMANN [III] Graf von Werl, daughter of OTTO I Duke of Swabia, Pfalzgraf of Lotharingia [Ezzonen] & his wife [--- von Egisheim] (-Mar, 1082 or before). The Annalista Saxo names Richenza as wife of Hermann [III] and records her second marriage to "Otto de Northeim quondam dux", but does not give her origin[1512]. The primary source which confirms her origin and her first marriage has not so far been identified.

Graf Otto & his wife had eight children:

1. OTTO von Northeim (-young). The primary source which confirms his parentage has not yet been identified.

2. HEINRICH "der Fette" von Northeim (-killed in battle Norden, Frisia 1101). The Annalista Saxo names "Heinricum Crassum comitem…Sifridum de Boumeneburh et Cononem comitem de Bichlinge et tres filias" as children of Otto von Northeim & his wife[1513]. The Annales Stadenses name (in order) "Heinricum Crassum…Cononem comitem de Bichilinc…Sifridum de Bomeneburgh" as the three sons of Otto, specifying that Heinrich "fuit lantgravius, patrem Rekinsem imperatoris" and that he was killed at Norden in Frisia[1514]. Graf von Northeim. He founded Kloster Bursfeld, as shown by the charter dated 23 Jul 1144 under which "Henricus dux Saxonie" confirmed the privileges of Kloster Bursfeld, founded by "comes Henricus filius Ottonis ducis, proavus meus"[1515]. The Annalista Saxo records that he was installed as Markgraf in Friesland by Emperor Heinrich III in 1101 but was killed while attempting to subdue the territory[1516]. The Annales Corbeienses record that "Heinricus comes Pinguis" was killed in 1101[1517]. m (after 1085) as her second husband, GERTRUD von Braunschweig, widow of DIETRICH II Graf von Katlenburg [Stade], daughter of EKBERT I Graf von Braunschweig Markgraf von Meissen & his wife Irmgard [Aemilia/Immula] di Susa ([1065]-9 Dec 1117). The Annalista Saxo names "Gertrudis soror Ecberti marchionis iunioris" as wife of Heinrich, specifying that she escaped with difficulty after her husband was killed[1518]. She married thirdly Heinrich I Markgraf von Meissen [Wettin]. The Genealogica Wettinensis names "Gerdrude que erat de Bruneswich" as wife of "marchio Heinricus"[1519]. The Annales Sancti Blasii Brunsvicenses record that "Gertrudis marchionissa filia Ecberti" was the founder of "Sancti Egidii in Brunswik"[1520]. A charter dated 1134, under which her son-in-law Emperor Lothar donated property to the monastery of St Marie at Brunswick, names "Gertrudis marchionissa, filia Ekeberti marchionis" as founder and also names "coniuge nostra Rikensa, eiusdem marchionisse filia…[et] filii sui Ottonis et filiarum, Richenze coniugis nostre et Gertrude Palatine comitisse"[1521]. The Libro Memoriarum Sancti Blasii records the death in Dec 1117 of "domina Ghertrudis marchionissa iunior"[1522]. Graf Heinrich & his wife had three children:

a) RICHENZA von Northeim (-1141). The Annalista Saxo names "Richenzam postea imperaticem et Gertrudem palatinam comitissam" as the two daughters of Heinrich and his wife Gertrud[1523]. Heiress to Braunschweig, inherited from her mother. The Annalista Saxo names "Richeza ductrix" as wife of Lothar, specifying that she gave birth in 1115 during the Easter festival after 15 years of sterility[1524]. A charter dated 1134, under which Emperor Lothar donated property to the monastery of St Marie at Brunswick, names "Gertrudis marchionissa, filia Ekeberti marchionis" as founder and also names "coniuge nostra Rikensa, eiusdem marchionisse filia…[et] filii sui Ottonis et filiarum, Richenze coniugis nostre et Gertrude Palatine comitisse"[1525]. m (1100) LOTHAR Graf von Süpplingenburg, son of GERHARD von Süpplingenburg Graf im Harzgau & his wife Hedwig von Formbach ([1/8] Jun 1075-Breitenwang am Loch in Tirol 4 Dec 1137, bur Königslutter). He was invested as LOTHAR Duke of Saxony in 1106. He was elected LOTHAR King of Germany at Mainz 24 Aug 1125, crowned 13 Sep 1125 at Aachen. He was crowned Emperor at Rome 4 Jun 1133.

b) GERTRUD von Northeim (-[1154/65]). The Annalista Saxo names "Richenzam postea imperatricem et Gertrudem palatinam comitissam" as the two daughters of Heinrich and his wife Gertrud[1526]. Emperor Heinrich V confirmed an exchange of property acquired by Kloster Reinhardsbrunn from, among others, "palatinum comitem Sigifridum eiusque coniugem Gertrudem" by charter dated 27 Aug 1111[1527]. The primary source which confirms her second marriage has not yet been identified. Heiress of Friesland. A charter dated 1134, under which Emperor Lothar donated property to the monastery of St Marie at Brunswick, names "Gertrudis marchionissa, filia Ekeberti marchionis" as founder and also names "coniuge nostra Rikensa, eiusdem marchionisse filia…[et] filii sui Ottonis et filiarum, Richenze coniugis nostre et Gertrude Palatine comitisse"[1528]. "Clementia comitissa de Glizberg cum meis nepotibus Ottone et Wilhelmo" confirmed the foundation of Schiffenberg, with the consent of "domne Gertrudis palatine…[et] Adela filia eiusdem palatine", by charter dated 1141[1529]. Gräfin von Bentheim. A charter dated to [1150/54] names "Gertrude comitissa Benthemiensi" and refers to "morte mariti sui Ottonis Palatini"[1530]. Friedrich Bishop of Münster and "comitissa Gertrudis de Benthem" donated property to the Benedictines by charter dated 1154[1531]. m firstly (before 27 Aug 1111) SIEGFRIED Graf von Orlamünde Pfalzgraf von Lothringen, son of ADALBERT Graf von Ballenstedt [Askanier-Brandenburg] & his wife Adelheid von Weimar heiress of Orlamünde ([1075]-killed in battle 3 Sep 1113, bur Springirsbach). m secondly ([1115]) OTTO von Salm, son of HERMANN [I] Graf von Salm [Luxembourg] King of Germany & his [second] wife --- (-murdered Burg Schönburg 1150 before 12 Nov). Pfalzgraf 1115. Graf von Rheineck und von Bentheim 1126. Pfalzgraf von Lothringen 1140.

c) OTTO [II] von Northeim ([1100]-[1115/17]). “Dominus Otto comes” donated property “in villa...Thinkilburg” to Helmarshausen, with the consent of “matris scilicet heredis sui Gerthrudis atque Sigifridi comitis patrui sui”, undated[1532]. A charter dated 1134, under which Emperor Lothar donated property to the monastery of St Marie at Brunswick, names "Gertrudis marchionissa, filia Ekeberti marchionis" as founder and also names "coniuge nostra Rikensa, eiusdem marchionisse filia…[et] filii sui Ottonis et filiarum, Richenze coniugis nostre et Gertrude Palatine comitisse"[1533].

3. SIEGFRIED [III] von Northeim (-1107). The Annalista Saxo names "Heinricum Crassum comitem…Sifridum de Boumeneburh et Cononem comitem de Bichlinge et tres filias" as children of Otto von Northeim & his wife[1534]. Graf von Boyneburg.

- GRAFEN von BOYNEBURG.

4. KUNO von Northeim (-murdered 1103). The Annalista Saxo names "Heinricum Crassum comitem…Sifridum de Boumeneburh et Cononem comitem de Bichlinge et tres filias" as children of Otto von Northeim & his wife[1535]. The Annales Stadenses name (in order) "Heinricum Crassum…Cononem comitem de Bichilinc…Sifridum de Bomeneburgh" as the three sons of Otto, specifying that Kuno was also killed[1536]. Graf von Beichlingen.

- GRAFEN von BEICHLINGEN.

5. ETHELINDE von Northeim . The Annalista Saxo names "Heinricum Crassum comitem…Sifridum de Boumeneburh et Cononem comitem de Bichlinge et tres filias, ex quibus unam nomine Ethilindam accept Welpho dux Bawarie et postquam eam repudiavit duxit eam Herimannus comes de Calverla" as children of Otto von Northeim & his wife[1537]. The Annales Stadenses refers to the four daughters of Otto, specifying that "tertia fuit uxor Hermanni de Calvela, que genuit Ottonem et Heinricum comites de Ravenesberch" without naming her[1538]. Her first husband repudiated her immediately after the disgrace of her father whom Heinrich IV King of Germany deprived of the dukedom of Bavaria[1539]. m firstly (divorced 1070) WELF IV, son of ALBERTO AZZO II Marchese d'Este & his first wife Kunigunde von Altdorf [Este] ([1035/40]-Paphos Cyprus 9 Nov 1101, bur Cyprus, removed to Weingarten, near Lake Constance). He was installed in 1070 as WELF I Duke of Bavaria. m secondly [as his first wife,] HERMANN Graf von Calvelage, son of --- (-after 1144).