Henry I, Count of Schwerin

Henry I, Count of Schwerin (c.1155 17 February 1228), also known as Henry the Black, was a German nobleman. He was a ruling Count of Schwerin and played an important role in the ending of the Danish supremacy in the southern coast of the Baltic Sea.

Henry I, Count of Schwerin
Statue of Henry, part of the façade of Schwerin Castle
Bornc.1155
Died(1228-02-17)17 February 1228
BuriedSchwerin Cathedral
Noble familyHouse of Hagen
Spouse(s)Audacia of Pomerania-Schlawe
FatherGunzelin I, Count of Schwerin
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