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unusual facts about Herman III, Count of Celje



Herman III, Duke of Swabia

He took control of key places in Swabia himself (including, Hohentwiel, Breisach and Zürich), and replaced the ducal mint with a royal mint.

Since he was a minor, Hermann's reign as duke was effectively controlled by his cousin, the King of Germany, Henry II, who was his guardian.

Margareta of Celje

She was the only child of Herman III, Count of Celje (b. 1380? - d. after falling from his horse, 30 July 1426), by his first wife, Elisabeth (b. 1377? - d. bef. 1423), daughter of Baron Johann II of Abensberg and widow of Ulrich II of Schauenburg.


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