Conrad, Margrave of Meissen

Conrad I (c.1097 – 5 February 1157), called the Great (German: Konrad der Große), a member of the House of Wettin, was Margrave of Meissen from 1123 and Margrave of Lusatia from 1136 until his retirement in 1156. Initially a Saxon count, he became the ruler over large Imperial estates in the Eastern March and progenitor of the Saxon electors and kings.

Conrad I
Margrave of Meissen
Reign1123–1156
PredecessorWiprecht
SuccessorOtto II
Bornc.1097
Died5 February 1157
Petersberg
BuriedLauterberg Abbey
Noble familyHouse of Wettin
Spouse(s)Luitgard of Elchingen-Ravenstein
IssueOtto II, Margrave of Meissen
Theodoric I, Margrave of Lusatia
Dedi III, Margrave of Lusatia
Adela, Queen of Denmark
Agnes II, Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg
FatherThimo of Wettin
MotherIda of Nordheim
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