Life
- 1339Born · Duchy of Bavaria
- 1393Died · České Budějovice
- —duke of Bavaria
Their story
Frederick, born in the Duchy of Bavaria in 1339, was a member of the venerable House of Wittelsbach. He rose to prominence as a duke of Bavaria, a significant title reflecting his territorial and political power within the Holy Roman Empire. His reign was marked by the intricate relationships and often turbulent affairs characteristic of 14th-century European nobility. Frederick's life concluded in České Budějovice in 1393, leaving a legacy as one of the Wittelsbach dukes who shaped the political landscape of Bavaria during this complex era. His life is a testament to the enduring influence of dynastic power in medieval Europe.
Family
Parents: Stephen II Wittelsbach
Children: Elisabeth of Bavaria Wittelsbach, Henry XVI Wittelsbach
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