THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Henry the Courageous

Duke of Brabant (from 1183) and Duke of Lower Lotharingia (from 1190)

Henry the Courageous was born in 1165 in Leuven, Belgium and died on September 12, 1235.

Born

in 1165

Died: September 12, 1235

Source:

No external source identified

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Birthplace
Leuven, Belgium
Professions
feudatory, crusader
Citizenship
Duchy of Brabant

More about Henry the Courageous

Family

Spouse
Marie of France, Duchess of Brabant
Child
Adelaide of Brabant
Child
Maria of Brabant
Spouse
Matilda of Flanders
Child
Henry II
Child
Matilda of Brabant
Sibling
Albert of Louvain
Father
Godfrey III, Count of Louvain

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Questions people ask

Where was Henry the Courageous born?

Henry the Courageous was born in Leuven, Belgium.

When did Henry the Courageous die?

Henry the Courageous died on September 12, 1235.