Henry XI of Legnica

Henry XI of Legnica (Polish: Henryk XI Legnicki; 23 February 1539 – 3 March 1588), was thrice Duke of Legnica: 1551–1556 (under regency), 1559–1576 and 1580–1581.

Henry XI
Duke of Legnica
Henry XI, Duke of Legnica
Born(1539-02-23)23 February 1539
Legnica
Died3 March 1588(1588-03-03) (aged 49)
Kraków
Noble familySilesian Piasts
Spouse(s)Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach
IssueKatharina Sophie
Anna Maria
Emilia
FatherFrederick III of Legnica
MotherKatharina of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

He was the eldest son of Frederick III, Duke of Legnica, by his wife Katharina, daughter of Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

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