Helene Hohgarton, 1st Duchess of Hanover-Brunswick
Her Grace Helene the Blood Mother 1st Duchess of Hanover-Brunswick | |
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| Regent of East Francia | |
| In office 7 July 906 – 19 July 936 | |
| Liege | Azzo, King of East Francia |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Unknown |
| Steward of East Francia | |
| In office 7 July 906 – 14 May 942 | |
| Liege | Azzo, King of East Francia Mechthild, Queen of East Francia |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Hildegarde Hohgarton, 2nd Duchess of Hanover-Brunswick |
| Master of the Horse of East Francia | |
| In office 17 December 910 – 16 December 911 | |
| Liege | Azzo, King of East Francia |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Unknown |
| Regent of Saxony | |
| In office 19 August 880 – 15 May 904 | |
| Liege | Otto I, Duke of Saxony |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Chancellor of Saxony | |
| In office 7 March 867 – 15 May 904 | |
| Liege | Otto I, Duke of Saxony |
| Preceded by | Unknown |
| Succeeded by | Henry Hohgarton, 1st Count of Bardengau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Helene of Kassel 1 January 851 Kassel, Saxony, East Francia |
| Died | 14 May 942 Kaiserslautern, West Franconia, East Francia |
| Spouse(s) | Richard Bouvinid, Duke of Hanover |
| Children | Richard Hohgarton, 1st Count of Oldenburg Charles Hohgarton, Knight of Hanover Elisabeth Hohgarton, Duchess of Saxony Henry Hohgarton, 1st Count of Bardengau William Hohgarton, 1st Count of Lohingau George Hohgarton, 1st Count of Haldensleben Agnes Hohgarton, Queen of Bavaria Howard Hohgarton, 1st Count of Schmalkalden Margarete Hohgarton, Countess of Neckargau |
Helene Hohgarton, 1st Duchess of Hanover-Brunswick (1 January 851 - 14 May 942) was a Saxon noblewoman, architect, and administrator who held various lands in Northern Germany under the Dukedom of Hanover-Brunswick. With no other record, the consensus is that she founded the House of Hohgarton upon her accession as the Countess of Hanover and had already gained prominence within East Francia by the time she became the Duchess. Noted as a Fearless Planner and Builder.
Betrothal and Guardianship of Elisabeth to Otto, Duke of Saxony - 7 August 873 - 28 October 875
Siege of Baden - 26 September 875, captured Alberade, Duchess of Alamannia and Wife of the Duke, Ludwig the Younger, as well as his daughters Hemma and Hedwig.
Siege of Everstein - 26 March 877, captured Wernhard, son of Wicho von Schwerin, Count of Everstein.
Regent of Saxony - 19 August 880
Friend with King Karlman of East Francia - 19 March 885
Imprisoned Adaldag von Haseldorf for attempted murder of family member - 17 August 885
Executed von Haseldorf for the crime - 22 September 885d
Betrothal and Guardianship of Agnes to Karlmann - 11 January 886
Chancellor of Hanover, Richard - 22 May 886, following death of Heideke, Mayor of Gottigen
Imprisoned Waltard von Schauenburg for attempted murder of husband - 1 February 889
The great Battle of Wertheim (Countess Palatine's Hedwig of West Franconia's Claim on East Francia War) wounded the Countess and she barely survived. - 1 August 890; She had been marching to Laufen to meet with the Army of King Arnulf and was cornered near the City of Wertheim. Heavily outnumbered (1546-2939) and having nearly almost lost the battle, she was able to route their forces and earned legendary status as a military commander.
Imprisoned Magnus of Hanover for attempted murder of husband - 31 August 891
Imprisoned Elisabeth of Hanover for the same as before - 25 June 897
Homage to Azzo, King of East Francia - 9 December 904
Pilgrimage to Rome - 905
Steward of East Francia - 7 July 906
Battle of Mainz was traumatic and the Duchess became Reclusive
Head of Saxon Culture - 3 October 906
Master of the Horse of East Francia - 17 December 910 - 16 December 911
Regent of East Francia - 6 April 923, replaced Martin Kerpen, Prince-Archbishop of East Francia
Battle of Braunchsweig had sons on both sides.
.Homage to Mechthild Karling-Weltenburg - 22 June 938
Established Elective Succession, following the death of her eldest son - 30 July 941
Created Duchess of Brunswick - 9 September 941
Notes After Death
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Kassel.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Fulda.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Lippe.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Hanover.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Hildesheim.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Gandersheim.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Göttingen.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the County of Waldeck.
1 January, 867
I became the ruler of the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn.
19 May, 867
I lost the Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn to Prince-Bishop Donar of Paderborn.
19 May, 867
I lost the Prince-Bishopric of Hildesheim to Prince-Bishop Waltard of Hildesheim.
15 April, 868
I married His Grace Richard.
15 April, 868
I got married to His Grace Richard in a Grand Wedding.
19 April, 868
I fell in love with His Grace Richard of Hanover.
19 April, 868
I tumbled with Richard.
31 May, 868
I became friends with Duke Otto I of Saxony.
28 June, 868
I had sex with His Grace Richard of Hanover.
12 July, 868
Richard and I made the beast with two backs.
14 August, 868
I did a Hot Springs Visit.
4 April, 869
My first child Richard, a beautiful boy, was born.
30 November, 869
I realised that His Grace Richard of Hanover was my soulmate.
30 November, 869
I had sex with His Grace Richard of Hanover.
12 October, 870
My son Charles was born.
30 May, 873
My daughter Elisabeth was born.
21 December, 874
My son Henry was born.
10 January, 875
I joined Duke Karlmann's claim war for Alamannia, held by Prince Ludwig.
15 January, 876
My son William was born.
15 March, 876
I pressed my claim to the County of Everstein, held by Wicho.
14 April, 876
I commanded and won the battle of Everstein against Wicho.
19 June, 876
I had sex with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
19 June, 876
I fell in love with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
9 April, 877
I became the ruler of the County of Everstein.
9 April, 877
My claim war against Wicho ended in victory.
3 September, 878
I did a Hot Springs Visit.
1 November, 878
My son George was born.
29 June, 879
I broke up with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
19 June, 883
I had sex with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
19 June, 883
I fell in love with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
19 March, 885
I became friends with Duke Karlmann of East Francia.
5 April, 885
My ward, His Grace Richard, completed his tutelage under my guidance.
26 November, 885
My daughter Agnes was born.
13 October, 886
My ward, Charles, completed his tutelage under my guidance.
30 January, 888
My friend, Duke Karlmann of East Francia, died from his wounds.
1 March, 889
I did a Hot Springs Visit.
3 October, 889
I came to Duke Arnulf's defense against Countess Palatine Hedwig's attempted claim war of Kingdom of East Francia.
5 April, 890
My son Howard was born.
1 August, 890
I defeated Count Adalhard of Ravensburg at the battle of Wertheim.
13 December, 890
I imprisoned Count Jürgen of Lobdengau.
28 August, 891
Magnus and I became rivals.
27 September, 891
My daughter Margarete was born.
10 November, 891
I imprisoned Count Hartmann of Kaiserslautern.
11 March, 892
I became friends with Luitgard.
8 May, 892
I organized a magnificent Grand Wedding for His Grace Richard and Her Grace Mélisende.
29 December, 892
I pressed my claim to the County of Bruchhausen, held by Theodwin.
10 March, 893
I commanded and won the battle of Bruchhausen against Lothar.
15 May, 893
I defeated Lothar at the battle of Bruchhausen.
15 May, 893
I imprisoned Lothar Udonen.
29 September, 893
I defeated Lothar at the battle of Bruchhausen.
2 October, 893
I became the ruler of the County of Bruchhausen.
2 October, 893
My claim war against Theodwin ended in victory.
29 January, 894
I pressed my claim to the County of Minden, held by Her Grace Helene.
25 April, 894
I broke up with His Grace Hengest of Hoya.
9 July, 894
My son, Charles, was slain in battle by Meginhard von Celle.
9 July, 894
I saw Meginhard cut down Charles at the battle of Göttingen.
9 July, 894
Meginhard von Celle and I became rivals.
22 July, 894
I defeated Her Grace Helene of Brunswick at the battle of Göttingen.
2 November, 894
My ward, Count George, completed his tutelage under my guidance.
10 February, 895
I commanded and won the battle of Hanover against Her Grace Helene of Brunswick.
10 February, 895
I imprisoned Count Thurgot of Merseburg.
10 February, 895
My rival, Meginhard, was executed.
30 August, 895
I became the ruler of the County of Minden.
30 August, 895
My claim war against Her Grace Helene ended in victory.
17 April, 896
My rival, Magnus, died in captivity.
5 June, 896
I became friends with Count Hélie of Prato.
7 December, 897
I pressed my claim to the County of Oldenburg, held by Lothar.
8 January, 898
I defeated Lothar at the battle of Oldenburg.
17 May, 898
I imprisoned Lothar Udonen.
14 June, 898
I became the ruler of the County of Oldenburg.
14 June, 898
My claim war against Lothar ended in victory.
1 November, 898
I pressed my claim to the County of Hoya, held by Liudolf.
3 December, 898
I defeated Liudolf at the battle of Hoya.
3 December, 898
I imprisoned Liudolf von Hoya.
20 December, 898
I became the ruler of the County of Hoya.
20 December, 898
My claim war against Liudolf ended in victory.
21 April, 901
I went fishing with His Grace Richard of Hanover.
3 January, 903
My friends Luitgard and Hélie threw me a surprise birthday party.
15 May, 904
I became the ruler of the Duchy of Hanover.
17 February, 905
I became the ruler of the His Grace.
11 September, 905
My friend, Count Hélie of Prato, died of old age.
20 December, 905
I traveled to Patrimonium Petri for my very first pilgrimage.
6 April, 906
My ward, Count Howard, completed his tutelage under my guidance.
3 October, 906
My friend, Duke Otto of Saxony, was slain in battle.
23 December, 906
I came to Duke Azzo's defense against Duchess Wilhelmina's war of liberation.
26 June, 907
I sent my kinswoman, Hildegarde, to be Duke Otto II of Saxony's hostage.
26 June, 907
I took Duke Otto II of Saxony's sister, Margravine Luitgard, as a hostage.
14 September, 907
Me and Luitgard grew apart.
15 September, 907
I lost the battle of Mainz against Count Eberhard of Bari.
28 September, 907
My ward, Margarete, completed her tutelage under my guidance.
12 December, 908
I joined Count Henry's claim war for Hadeln, held by Helene.
17 February, 909
I joined Viscount Bencio's claim war for Cerdaña, held by Prince Louis II.
5 April, 909
I joined Count Sigebert I's claim war for Liege, held by Duke Erenfried II.
2 June, 909
I commanded and won the battle of Hadeln against Helene.
20 January, 910
I commanded and won the battle of Hadeln against Helene.
26 January, 910
I defeated Count Thurgot of Merseburg at the battle of Hadeln.
23 March, 911
I defeated Duke Folmar of Bavaria at the battle of Worms.
16 June, 911
My true soulmate His Grace Richard of Hanover departed from this world, he died of old age.
6 June, 912
I defeated Duchess Wilhelmina of Bavaria at the battle of Worms.
26 August, 912
I returned my hostage, Margravine Luitgard, to her cousin-in-law, Duke Otto.
25 January, 913
My kinsman, Cyprian, was murdered.
10 February, 913
I commanded and won the battle of Wildgrave against Duchess Wilhelmina of Bavaria.
30 June, 913
I defeated Duchess Wilhelmina of Bavaria at the battle of Worms.
19 December, 914
I became friends with Duke Otto II of Saxony.
16 October, 915
I saw the ghost of Duke Karlmann of East Francia.
2 January, 916
I became friends with His Grace Richard of Oldenburg.
8 January, 917
I became friends with Cenwulf Ross.
25 March, 917
I took Duke Otto II of Saxony's daughter, Judith, as a hostage.
21 November, 918
I became friends with Duke Azzo of East Francia.
8 April, 920
I came to Prince Udo's defense against Prendota's attempted annexation of County of Mainwenden.
23 June, 922
Count Milo of Marburg came to our aid when me and my traveling entourage were ruthlessly attacked outside of his holding at Marburg.
23 November, 923
My acquaintance, Luitgard, died in childbirth.
24 February, 924
I came to Duke Azzo's defense against Berta's dethronement war.
17 June, 925
I pressed my claim to the County of Braunschweig, held by Count Banzleib.
12 August, 925
I defeated Count Banzleib of Stendal at the battle of Hanover.
12 August, 925
I imprisoned Count Banzleib of Stendal.
15 August, 925
My claim war against Count Banzleib ended in victory.
29 October, 926
My acquaintance, Köpke, died under mysterious circumstances.
6 January, 927
My acquaintance, Burchard, died from his internal injuries.
15 October, 927
My friend, Cenwulf, died of old age.
12 January, 928
I journeyed to Jerusalem on a pious pilgrimage.
30 August, 929
I became friends with Count Markward of Baden.
8 November, 929
I returned my hostage, Judith, to her father, Duke Otto.
20 July, 930
I joined Count George's claim war for Brunswick, held by Count Banzleib.
30 October, 930
My daughter, Margarete, died from stress.
14 March, 931
My son, Howard, was slain in battle by Vukan 'the Glorious' Vit.
14 March, 931
I saw Vukan cut down Howard at the battle of Braunschweig.
14 March, 931
Vukan Vit and I became rivals.
21 March, 931
My son, Henry, was slain in battle by Érrard.
21 March, 931
I saw Érrard cut down Henry at the battle of Braunschweig.
21 March, 931
Érrard and I became rivals.
30 March, 931
I commanded and won the battle of Braunschweig against Count Banzleib of Stendal.
20 July, 931
My kinsman, Detmar, was slain in battle by Otto von Arnsberg.
26 August, 931
I defeated Count Banzleib of Stendal at the battle of Dannenberg.
1 September, 931
I defeated Count Rudolf of Klingenberg at the battle of Dannenberg.
1 September, 931
My rival, Vukan, was executed.
3 April, 932
I defeated Count Banzleib of Stendal at the battle of Dannenberg.
3 January, 933
My friends Richard and Azzo threw me a surprise birthday party.
1 February, 935
I joined Duke Azzo's claim war for Alamannia, held by Prince Karlmann II.
18 July, 935
My kinswoman, Bertha, was executed on Count Michael of Bardengau's orders.
10 October, 935
I commanded and won the battle of Hirschberg against Prince Karlmann of Swabia.
13 April, 936
I defeated King Áed of Laigin at the battle of Sulzbach.
19 July, 936
My friend, Duke Azzo of East Francia, drank himself to death.
25 July, 936
My acquaintance, Adalhard, was slain in battle by Count Ogier of Omungær.
23 March, 937
I defeated King Áed of Laigin at the battle of Dillingen.
26 April, 937
Theodwin von Supplingburg and I became rivals.
29 April, 937
I became friends with Gerberga Hohgarton.
29 April, 937
I got Gerberga away from her bad marriage to Theodwin.
27 June, 937
I commanded and won the battle of Dillingen against King Áed of Laigin.
12 July, 937
I became friends with Duchess Mechthild of East Francia.
19 September, 937
I defeated King Áed of Laigin at the battle of Nördlingen.
9 December, 937
I defeated King Áed of Laigin at the battle of Nördlingen.
22 June, 938
I became friends with Cobbo von Anhalt.
28 October, 939
I came to Bernhard's defense against Theodwin's dethronement war.
17 November, 939
I commanded and won the battle of Lohingau against Theodwin.
14 March, 941
My son, George, was slain in battle by Duke Savary of Lombardy.
14 March, 941
Duke Savary of Lombardy and I became rivals.
20 March, 941
Margrave Anthier of Monferrato and I became rivals.
20 March, 941
I started feuding with Margrave Anthier of House Asti after my son, George, was murdered by Savary.
15 May, 941
My son, Richard, drank himself to death.
27 June, 941
My friend, Cobbo, died of old age.
8 August, 941
My kinswoman, Hildegarde, died from stress.
30 August, 941
I became friends with Christina Hohgarton.
4 September, 941
I became the ruler of the Landgraviate of Brunswick.
26 September, 941
My kinswoman, Christina, died under mysterious circumstances.
6 January, 942
I came to Duchess Mechthild's defense against Prince Karlmann II's attempted claim war of Duchy of Alamannia.
20 March, 942
I defeated Prince Karlmann of Swabia at the battle of Heidelberg.
20 March, 942
My friend, Count Markward of Baden, was slain in battle.
26 March, 942
I commanded and won the battle of Heidelberg against Countess Richenza of Speyer.
2 May, 942
I defeated Count Werner of Vaihingen at the battle of Oberstein.