Henry VII Rumpold
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Henry VII Rumpold also known as the Middle or the Greater , was a Duke of Żagań
-Głogów during 1368-1378 (as a co-ruler with his brothers) and since 1378 ruler over half of Głogów, Ścinawa
and Bytom Odrzański
.
He was the second son of Henry V of Iron
, Duke of Żagań
-Głogów, by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Wenceslaus of Płock
. The contemporary sources are often called him "Rumpold", and also "Middle" (Średni) -to distinguish him from the older and younger brother, who bearing the same name-, and "Greater" (Większy) -due to his high growth and weight-.
and his younger brother Henry VIII the Sparrow
. In 1378 the Duchy was divided into three parts: Henry VII obtain the eastern part, who included Głogów, Góra
, Ścinawa
and Bytom Odrzański
(actually only a half of this lands; the other halfs belonged to the Bohemian crown since 1360). After the division, Henry VII used the title of Lord of Głogów and Ścinawa.
In 1381 Henry VII demanded that his younger brother Henry VIII the Sparrow pay tribute to the Duchy of Głogów.
In 1383, using the internal difficulties of Poland
(the period of interregnum after the death of King Louis) and, with the help of his brothers, they had an attempt to recover Wschowa
. The unsuccessful siege led a retaliatory raid against Głogów. In 1391 was made a second attempt to gain Wschowa. The conflict was only ended with the agreement signed in Milicz
on 7 August 1391 (this treaty was actually a temporary truce, but the military actions were ended after that).
During the rest of his reign, Henry VII was in close contact with the Duke Konrad II of Oleśnica, who supported him financially and militarily.
Henry VII suffered several health problems in his adulthood. His obesity
caused a severe disease in his legs, characterized by open wounds who constantly bleeding. The progress of the disease was so frightful that at the end of his life he was transported in chairs, or carried in a litter
. As a result of complications of his disease, Henry VII died suddenly in Boleslawiec
and was buried in the Augustinian church in Żagań.
Despite his disabilities, Henry VII was considered a good ruler. Under his reign Głogów well developed his economy. After his death without issue (he never married), his lands were inherited by his only surviving brother, Henry VIII the Sparrow.
Zagan
Zagan may refer to:*Zagan - a demon in the Ars Goetia*Żagań - a town in west Poland...
-Głogów during 1368-1378 (as a co-ruler with his brothers) and since 1378 ruler over half of Głogów, Ścinawa
Scinawa
Ścinawa is a town and municipality on the Oder river in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The town features a number of historic monuments including city hall and the town church . The Ścinawa train station is a key gateway for travel throughout the region, connecting major destinations such...
and Bytom Odrzański
Bytom Odrzanski
Bytom Odrzański is a town on the Oder river in western Poland, in Nowa Sól County of Lubusz Voivodeship.-History:Archaeological findings from the Stone Age and Bronze Age around Bytom suggest a early settlement. A Slavic gród is mentioned in 1005...
.
He was the second son of Henry V of Iron
Henry V of Iron
Henry V of Iron , was a Duke of Żagań since 1342, from 1349 Duke of half-Głogów, and from 1363 Duke of half-Ścinawa.He was the only son of Henry IV the Faithful, Duke of Żagań, by his wife Matilda, daughter of Herman, Margrave of Brandenburg-Salzwedel.-Life:The young Henry V gained his political...
, Duke of Żagań
Zagan
Zagan may refer to:*Zagan - a demon in the Ars Goetia*Żagań - a town in west Poland...
-Głogów, by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Wenceslaus of Płock
Wenceslaus of Płock
Wenceslaus of Płock was a member of the House of Piast. He was Duke of Płock from 1313 until his death and was a vassal of Bohemia from 1329.- Duke of Płock :...
. The contemporary sources are often called him "Rumpold", and also "Middle" (Średni) -to distinguish him from the older and younger brother, who bearing the same name-, and "Greater" (Większy) -due to his high growth and weight-.
Life
After his father's death in 1369, Henry VII ruled the Duchy of Żagań-Głogów jointly with his older brother Henry VIHenry VI the Older
Henry VI the Older was a Duke of Żagań-Głogów since 1368 .He was the oldest son of Henry V of Iron, Duke of Żagań-Głogów, by his wife Anna, daughter of Duke Wenceslaus of Płock....
and his younger brother Henry VIII the Sparrow
Henry VIII the Sparrow
Henry VIII the Sparrow was a Duke of Żagań–Głogów during 1368–1378 , from 1378 ruler over Zielona Góra, Szprotawa, Kożuchów, Przemków and Sulechów, and since 1395 ruler over half of Głogów, Ścinawa and Bytom Odrzański.He was the second son of Henry V of Iron, Duke of Żagań–Głogów, by...
. In 1378 the Duchy was divided into three parts: Henry VII obtain the eastern part, who included Głogów, Góra
Góra
Góra is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, south-west Poland.Góra is also the name of many other places in Poland, including:In Greater Poland Voivodeship :*Góra, Jarocin County...
, Ścinawa
Scinawa
Ścinawa is a town and municipality on the Oder river in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The town features a number of historic monuments including city hall and the town church . The Ścinawa train station is a key gateway for travel throughout the region, connecting major destinations such...
and Bytom Odrzański
Bytom Odrzanski
Bytom Odrzański is a town on the Oder river in western Poland, in Nowa Sól County of Lubusz Voivodeship.-History:Archaeological findings from the Stone Age and Bronze Age around Bytom suggest a early settlement. A Slavic gród is mentioned in 1005...
(actually only a half of this lands; the other halfs belonged to the Bohemian crown since 1360). After the division, Henry VII used the title of Lord of Głogów and Ścinawa.
In 1381 Henry VII demanded that his younger brother Henry VIII the Sparrow pay tribute to the Duchy of Głogów.
In 1383, using the internal difficulties of Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
(the period of interregnum after the death of King Louis) and, with the help of his brothers, they had an attempt to recover Wschowa
Wschowa
Wschowa is a town in the Lubusz Voivodeship in Poland with 14,607 inhabitants . It is the capital of Wschowa County.-History:Wschowa was originally a border fortress in a region disputed by the Polish dukes of Silesia and Greater Poland. After German colonists had established a settlement nearby,...
. The unsuccessful siege led a retaliatory raid against Głogów. In 1391 was made a second attempt to gain Wschowa. The conflict was only ended with the agreement signed in Milicz
Milicz
Milicz is a town in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of Milicz County, and of the smaller administrative district called Gmina Milicz...
on 7 August 1391 (this treaty was actually a temporary truce, but the military actions were ended after that).
During the rest of his reign, Henry VII was in close contact with the Duke Konrad II of Oleśnica, who supported him financially and militarily.
Henry VII suffered several health problems in his adulthood. His obesity
Obesity
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems...
caused a severe disease in his legs, characterized by open wounds who constantly bleeding. The progress of the disease was so frightful that at the end of his life he was transported in chairs, or carried in a litter
Litter (vehicle)
The litter is a class of wheelless vehicles, a type of human-powered transport, for the transport of persons. Examples of litter vehicles include lectica , jiao [较] , sedan chairs , palanquin , Woh , gama...
. As a result of complications of his disease, Henry VII died suddenly in Boleslawiec
Boleslawiec
Bolesławiec is a town on the Bóbr river in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship in southwestern Poland with 40,837 inhabitants . It is the administrative seat of Bolesławiec County, and of Gmina Bolesławiec...
and was buried in the Augustinian church in Żagań.
Despite his disabilities, Henry VII was considered a good ruler. Under his reign Głogów well developed his economy. After his death without issue (he never married), his lands were inherited by his only surviving brother, Henry VIII the Sparrow.