Hadmar II of Kuenring

Hadmar II
Predecessor Albero III
Family House of Kuenring
Father Albero III of Kuenring
Born 1140
Died 22 July 1217(1217-07-22)

Hadmar II of Kuenring (c. 1140 – 22 July 1217) was an Austrian ministerialis of the Kuenring family and son of Albero III of Kuenring. In 1192 he held captive Richard the Lionheart, King of England, at Dürnstein Castle. He married Gisela of Sonnberg.

Hadmar II also erected from 1201 to 1208 the city of Weitra. Because of the creation of this city, they are sometimes referred to in documents as "Lords of Kuenring-Weitra".

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Gisela gave him four children:

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Hadmar II of Kuenring
House of Kuenring
Born: 1140 Died: 22 July 1217
German royalty
Preceded by
Albero III
Lord of Kuenring
1182–1217
Succeeded by
Hadmar III with Henry I


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