Hadmar II of Kuenring
| Hadmar II | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Predecessor | Albero III |
| Family | House of Kuenring |
| Father | Albero III of Kuenring |
| Born | 1140 |
| Died | 22 July 1217 |
Hadmar II of Kuenring (c. 1140 – 22 July 1217) was an Austrian ministerialis of the Kuenring family and son of Albero III of Kuenring. In 1192 he held captive Richard the Lionheart, King of England, at Dürnstein Castle.
Hadmar II also erected from 1201 to 1208 the city of Weitra.
Literature
- Die Kuenringer - Das Werden des Landes Niederösterreich, Katalog zur Niederösterreichischen Landesausstellung 1981, Herausgeber und Verleger: Amt der Niederösterreichischen Landesregierung, Abt. III/2 - Kulturabteilung, 2. verbesserte Auflage
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