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Welf II, Duke of Bavaria

Type Figure Region Bavaria Time 1072–1120 Also known as 韦尔夫二世、Welf II、Welf V

Welf II came from the Bavarian Welf family, was invested as Duke of Bavaria by Holy Roman Emperor Henry V in 1101, and ruled until his death in 1120.

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  1. 1072–1100Bavaria · BavariaWelf II was the son of Welf I and Judith of Flanders; after his father's fall from power the family's lands fluctuated, and by the late 11th century they were still active within the imperial princely system awaiting a chance to regain power.
  2. 1101–1120Regensburg · RegensburgIn 1101 Henry V granted Bavaria to Welf II, who restored ducal authority, consolidated his lands, and took part in imperial diets; he died childless in 1120 and the duchy passed to Henry IX.

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