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Eberhard of Franconia

c. 885–939 · 10th century

Eberhard was Duke of Franconia from 918, the brother of King Conrad I. He carried the royal insignia to Henry of Saxony, supporting his election as king in 919, but later rebelled against Henry's son Otto I. He was killed at the Battle of Andernach in 939, after which Franconia came directly under the crown.

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