Henry I, Lord of Mecklenburg

Prince Henry I, Lord of Mecklenburg, called "the pilgrim " (* 1230, † January 2, 1302 ) was from 1264 to 1275 and from 1299 to 1302 regent of Mecklenburg rule.

Origin and family

He was the eldest son of Prince Johann I. At first he ruled jointly with his brother Albrecht I. He died in 1265 but already order 1259 he married Anastasia. ( * Ca 1245, † March 15, 1317 ), daughter of Duke Barnim I. of Pomerania.

Life

In 1266 he placed himself under the Jews in Wismar against protection money as serfs. In the same year he donated the wine for 20 churches in the country Ilow who received henceforth from the holdings of the Ratskeller in Wismar communion wine and wafers. For many churches in the region that is her first documentary mention. 1270 he undertook a crusade against the Lithuanians and not yet Christianized 1271 a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. On the way, however, he was deported to Cairo and stayed 27 years in Arab captivity. During this time the rule, following a dispute between his brothers and cousins ​​over the guardianship of his children, and thus to the regency of his brothers Nicholas III was. ( to 1290 ) and John II ( to 1283 ) governed until Henry II took power. 1298 Henry I went over Morea and Rome to Mecklenburg back. The Lübeck Council Secretary Alexander Huno reported it. Shortly before his death he took over, probably no longer active, from 1299-1302 the government. Henry I was buried in the royal crypt of the Cathedral of Doberan.

Children

• Henry II, called the Lion (1267-1329)
• Johann III. (1270-1315)
• Luitgard († December 12, 1283 )