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.

Hadmar II
PredecessorAlbero III
Born1140
Died(1217-07-22)22 July 1217
FamilyHouse of Kuenring
FatherAlbero III of Kuenring

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".

Hadmar is mentioned in the Stifterbuch (Liber fundatorum; the cartulary of Zwettl Abbey[a]) as second founder (secundus fundator) of the monastery.

Hadmar's sister Gisela (d. after 1192) was married to Leutwin of Sunnberg.[1]

Literature

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  • Die Kuenringer - Das Werden des Landes Niederösterreich, Katalog zur Niederösterreichischen Landesausstellung 1981, Herausgeber und Verleger: Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung, Abt. III/2 - Kulturabteilung, 2. verbesserte Auflage

Issue

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Hadmar II of Kuenring had four children:

Notes

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  1. ^ This manuscript from the early 14th century (Zwettl - Zisterzienser-Stift, Zwettler Bärenhaut (Stifterbuch, Liber fundatorum)) is also known as "Bärenhaut" (de). The German term literally translates as bear hide or bear skin, however in this case a herd boar ("Saubär"or "Zuchteber") is hiding behind the word Bär.

References

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Hadmar II of Kuenring
Born: 1140 Died: 22 July 1217
German royalty
Preceded by Lord of Kuenring
1182–1217
Succeeded by