Wichmann the Elder ~ Count of Engern

M, ( - 21 April 944)
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Last Edited=25 Jun 2023
     Wichmann rebelled in 938 because his younger brother Herman had been given military command of the northern reaches of the Duchy of Saxony. He believed that he had a better claim to the office by virtue of his seniority and his Königsnähe (closeness to the king), because he was related by marriage to the queen dowager Matilda. He was joined by Eberhard of Franconia, and Thankmar, the half-brother of King Otto I. The revolt was soon suppressed. Thankmar died the same year he and Eberhard came to terms. Wichmann allied with some Slavs and made war against his former compatriots. He reconciled to Otto in 941.1

Wichmann the Elder ~ Count of Engern married Frederunda of Ringleheim, daughter of Dietrich von Ringelheim ~ Count of Saxony and Reginhilde von Friesland.2,1 Wichmann was killed in battle on 21 April 944.2,1

Children of Wichmann the Elder ~ Count of Engern

Child of Wichmann the Elder ~ Count of Engern and Frederunda of Ringleheim

Citations

  1. Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Online https://en.wikipedia.org
  2. Stuart, Roderick W. Royalty for Commoners, The Complete Known Lineage of John of Gaunt, Son of Edward III, King of England, and Queen Philippa, Fourth Edition. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.