Lucia of Rügen
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Lucia of Rügen or Lucy (d. February 12 between 1208 and 1231) was the daughter of Jaromar I, Prince of Rügen
and his wife Hildegard, daughter of Canute V of Denmark
and Helena of Sweden
. Lucia was married to Władysław III Spindleshanks.
In 1186, Lucia married Władysław III Spindleshanks. The marriage was childless. The only known fact of Lucia's life during her time in Poland was when she was involved in the baptism of the youngest child of Henry I the Bearded
and Hedwig of Andechs
in Głogów on 25 December 1208. Lucia stayed at the ceremony with her husband, perhaps brought the baby some presents.
Lucia's marriage to Władysław could be associated with the policy of Denmark and its increasing influence of Western Pomerania
. The appearance or personality of Lucia is unknown. We only know that Władysław was not faithful to her and had numerous mistresses and lovers.
Lucia's date of death is disputed among historians. Obituary Lubin gives Lucia's date of death as 12 February. It is also unknown where she was buried.
Jaromar I, Prince of Rügen
-Background:Jaromar was a Ranish nobleman, who was a native of the island of Rügen. Jaromar rose to be ruler of the Principality of Rügen as result of the Danish conquest of Rügen in 1168...
and his wife Hildegard, daughter of Canute V of Denmark
Canute V of Denmark
Canute V of Denmark was a Swedish prince and King of Denmark from 1146 to 1157, as co-regent in shifting alliances with his Sweyn III and Valdemar I. Canute was killed at the so-called Bloodfeast of Roskilde in 1157. Nothing certain is known about his person and character.-Biography:Canute was...
and Helena of Sweden
Helena of Sweden
Helena Sverkersdotter of Sweden, , was a medieval Swedish princess and Danish queen, Queen consort of King Canute V of Denmark.-Biography:Helena, or Elin as she was also called, was born daughter of King Sverker I of Sweden...
. Lucia was married to Władysław III Spindleshanks.
In 1186, Lucia married Władysław III Spindleshanks. The marriage was childless. The only known fact of Lucia's life during her time in Poland was when she was involved in the baptism of the youngest child of Henry I the Bearded
Henry I the Bearded
Henry I the Bearded , of the Silesian line of the Piast dynasty, was Duke of Silesia at Wrocław from 1201 and Duke of Kraków and thus High Duke of all Poland - internally divided - from 1232 until his death.-Heir of Wroclaw:...
and Hedwig of Andechs
Hedwig of Andechs
Saint Hedwig of Silesia , also Saint Hedwig of Andechs from the comital House of Andechs was Duchess of Silesia from 1201 and of Greater Poland from 1231 as well as High Duchess consort of Poland from 1232 until 1238.-Life:...
in Głogów on 25 December 1208. Lucia stayed at the ceremony with her husband, perhaps brought the baby some presents.
Lucia's marriage to Władysław could be associated with the policy of Denmark and its increasing influence of Western Pomerania
Pomerania
Pomerania is a historical region on the south shore of the Baltic Sea. Divided between Germany and Poland, it stretches roughly from the Recknitz River near Stralsund in the West, via the Oder River delta near Szczecin, to the mouth of the Vistula River near Gdańsk in the East...
. The appearance or personality of Lucia is unknown. We only know that Władysław was not faithful to her and had numerous mistresses and lovers.
Lucia's date of death is disputed among historians. Obituary Lubin gives Lucia's date of death as 12 February. It is also unknown where she was buried.