Henry II, Margrave of Istria
Henry II, Margrave of Istria (sometimes called Henry IV), born c.1175 and died 18 July 1228 in Slovenj Gradec (Windischgraz), was a noble from the House of Andechs who ruled the March of Istria and Carniola from 1204 to 1228. He inherited the County of Stein (Kamnik in Upper Carniola), and expanded his domains to the Windic March through marriage. He died childless, and his vast possessions were eventually inherited by his niece Agnes of Merania.
Henry II | |
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| Margrave of Istria | |
Coat-of-arms of Andechs | |
| Born | c. 1175 |
| Died | 18 July 1228 Slovenj Gradec |
| Buried | Stična Abbey |
| Noble family | House of Andechs |
| Spouse(s) | Sophie of Weichselburg |
| Father | Berthold, Duke of Merania |
| Mother | Agnes of Rochlitz |
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