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Berthold IV, Duke of Merania

d. 1204 · 12th century

Berthold IV (d. 1204), of the Bavarian counts of Andechs, was Duke of Merania from 1188, a title linked to lands on the Adriatic coast, and Margrave of Istria. He held wide lands in Bavaria, Franconia, Tyrol and Burgundy. His children married into royal and princely houses: Agnes became queen of France, Gertrude queen of Hungary and Hedwig duchess of Silesia.

Berthold IV, Duke of Merania
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