Hedwig of Brandenburg

Hedwig of Brandenburg, also called Hedwig of Ballenstedt (c. 1140 – end of March 1203), a member of the House of Ascania, was Margravine of Meissen from 1156 until 1190 by her marriage with Margrave Otto II.

For other people with similar names, see Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and Margravine Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg.
Hedwig of Brandenburg
Margravine of Meissen
17th century depiction
Bornc. 1140
DiedEnd of March 1203
BuriedAltzella Abbey
Noble familyHouse of Ascania
Spouse(s)Otto II, Margrave of Meissen
IssueAlbert I, Margrave of Meissen
Adelaide of Meissen
Theodoric I, Margrave of Meissen
FatherAlbert the Bear
MotherSophie of Winzenburg
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