Herman I, Margrave of Baden
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Hermann I of Baden (1040 – April 25, 1074), was the Margrave of Verona and the founder of the line of Margraves of Baden.
Hermann was born in Freiburg im Breisgau, the oldest son of Berthold I. He married Judit of Backnang-Sulichgau, Countess of Eberstein-Calw, who was the founder of Hirsau Abbey. From her, Hermann obtained the right to Baden-Baden, which would later become the core of the family dominions. Among those lands were the Frankish Albgau and Ufgau.
Hermann I and his wife founded the Augustinian monastery of Backnang Abbey. It quickly became dilapidated, and was rebuilt by their son in 1123. Subsequently, the monastery was the resting place for five generations of the margraves of Baden.
In 1073 Hermann separated from his wife, took monastic vows, and became a lay brother in Cluny Abbey, where he died. He is celebrated in the Catholic church on April 25.
Hermann I and Judit had the following children:
- Hermann II (d. October 8, 1130)
- Luitgard
[edit] External links
- (German) genealogie-mittelalter.de
| Preceded by Berthold I of Baden |
Margrave of Baden | Succeeded by Hermann II of Baden |
