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Conrad II, Duke of Swabia (1172-1196)

"He was engaged to Berengaria of Castile in 1187, and knighted by Alfonso VIII of Castile in 1188. The marriage was never completed. At first it was delayed due to her young age. By 1191, she resisted the marriage and sought an annulment of the marriage treaty.

In 1191, Conrad was present in Rome for the coronation of his brother, Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor. He then joined the Norman campaigns in Sicily in 1191 and 1194. A chronicler described Conrad as "a man thoroughly given to adultery, fornication, defilement, and every foulness; nevertheless, he was vigorous and brave in battle and generous to his friends."" - (en.wikipedia.org 28.09.2019)

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brother of Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor [brother of], Frederick V, Duke of Swabia [brother of], Otto I, Count of Burgundy [brother of], Philip of Swabia [brother of]
son of Frederick I [father of], Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy [mother of]

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