Agnes of Rochlitz (died 1195) came from the Wettin family and was daughter of Dedi III, Margrave of Lusatia and his wife, Matilda of Heinsburg. She is also known as Agnes of Wettin.

Agnes of Rochlitz
Died1195
Noble familyWettin
Spouse(s)Berthold IV, Duke of Merania
Issue
FatherDedi III, Margrave of Lusatia
MotherMatilda of Heinsburg

Agnes married Berthold IV, Duke of Merania.[1] From this marriage Agnes gained the titles of Duchess of Merania and Countess of Andechs.

In 1186, Agnes' husband accompanied Henry VI, Holy Roman Emperor, to the Kingdom of Sicily. In 1189, he led the third division of the imperial army and was its standard-bearer on the Third Crusade.

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Agnes and Berthold had:

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Sources

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  • Oliver of Paderborn (1971). Peters, Edward (ed.). Christian Society and the Crusades, 1198-1229: Sources in Translation. Translated by Gavigan, John J. University of Pennsylvania Press.
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