Hadmar II of Kuenring [SEP] date of death
Hadmar II of Kuenring
Hadmar II of Kuenring ("c." 1140 – 22 July 1217) was an Austrian "ministerialis" of the Kuenring family and son of Albero III of Kuenring. In 1192 he held captive Richard the Lionheart, King of England, at Dürnstein Castle. He married Gisela of Sonnberg.
Hadmar II also erected from 1201 to 1208 the city of Weitra. Because of the creation of this city, they are sometimes referred to in documents as "Lords of Kuenring-Weitra".
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Hadmar III of Kuenring
Hadmar III of Kuenring (born c. 1180 and died 1231) was a medieval Austrian ministerialis from the house of Kuenring and son of the famous Hadmar II of Kuenring, who imprisoned King Richard the Lionheart at Dürnstein castle. He was famously called the 'Hound of Kuenring', alongside his brother, Henry I of Kuenring, for their martial prowess.
He, along with his brother, Henry I, took part in the Fifth Crusade with Leopold VI, Duke of Austria.
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