William I Margrave of Meissen

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William I the one-eyed (19 December 1343 Dresden – 9 February 1407 Schloss Grimma) 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.

birth date: 1343-12-19
birth place: Dresden
death date: 1407-02-09
death place: Grimma
parent: Frederick II Margrave of Meissen, Matilda of Bavaria Margravine of Meissen
spouse: Elisabeth of Moravia

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