NameHenry Duke Of Franconia, 34G Grandfather
Death28 Aug 886
Notes for Henry Duke Of Franconia
The most important East Frankish General during the reign of Charles the Fat.
Lord of the castle, Babenburg, on the River Main.
Count or Margrave of Saxony and Duke of Franconia
Led an unsuccessful surprise attack on the Vikings prior to the siege of Asselt in 882.
In 886 he sent to aid the besieged of Paris but did not stay long. Later that year he returned with Charles but died en route in a skirmish with the Vikings.