List of Famous people with last name Franconia

Henry of Franconia

First Name Henry

Last Name Franconia

Died on August 28, 0886

Born in Germany, Bavaria

Henry was the leading military commander of the last years of the Carolingian Empire. He was commander-in-chief under Kings Louis the Younger and Charles the Fat. His early career was mostly restricted to East Francia, his homeland, but after Charles inherited West Francia in 884 he was increasingly active there. During his time, raids by the Vikings peaked in Francia. The sources describe at least eight separate campaigns waged by Henry against the Vikings, most of them successful.

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Matilda of Franconia

First Name Matilda

Last Name Franconia

Died on January 1, 1034

Matilda of Franconia was a daughter of Emperor Conrad II and Gisela of Swabia from the Salian dynasty. Matilda’s elder brother was Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor.

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Eberhard of Franconia

First Name Eberhard

Last Name Franconia

Born on January 1, 0885

Died on October 23, 0939 (aged 54)

Eberhard III, a member of the Conradine dynasty, was Duke of Franconia, succeeding his elder brother, King Conrad I, in December 918. From 926 to 928, he also acted as ruler of Lotharingia.

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