William I, Margrave of Meissen

Deceased Person

1343 – 1407

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Who was William I, Margrave of Meissen?

William I, the one-eyed, was Margrave of Meissen. His surname is related to the legend that Saint Benno appeared to him because of his disputes with the Church in a dream and he had an eye gouged out.

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Born
Dec 19, 1343
Dresden
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Died
Feb 9, 1407
Grimma

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on July 23, 2013

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