Henry VIII the Sparrow
Henry VIII (VI) the Sparrow (Polish: Henryk VIII Wróbel) (c. 1357 – 14 March 1397) was a duke of Żagań–Głogów from 1368 to 1378 (as a co-ruler with his brothers), after 1378 ruler over Zielona Góra, Szprotawa, Kożuchów, Przemków and Sulechów, and after 1395 ruler over half of Głogów, Ścinawa and Bytom Odrzański.
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| Born | c. 1357 |
| Died | 14 March 1397 Szprotawa |
| Noble family | Silesian Piasts of Głogów |
| Spouse(s) | Katharina of Opole |
| Issue | Jan I Henry IX the Elder Henry X Rumpold Wenceslaus of Krosno |
| Father | Henry V of Iron |
| Mother | Anna of Płock |
He was the second son of Henry V of Iron, Duke of Żagań–Głogów, by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Wenceslaus of Płock. The origin of his nickname "Sparrow" (Wróbel) is unknown.
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