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- BIOGRAPHY
Heinrich was born before 1190, the son of Hermann IV, Markgraf von Baden und Verona, and Bertha (von Tübingen). Heinrich was the founder of the side line of Baden-Hachberg.
Heinrich started his rule in common with his brother Hermann V, but later the margraviate of Baden was divided between them, and from then on Heinrich called himself Markgraf von Baden-Hachberg or Markgraf von Hachberg und Sausenburg. There are few sources that give information about his rule. In 1212 he is first mentioned in documents as 'Markgraf von Hachberg'. However his margraviate was a large patchwork quilt which gave rise to many disputes.
In 1218 Emperor Friedrich II granted him the countship of Breisgau as a fief, after the death of the last landgrave from the house of Zähringen, Berthold V.
Heinrich married Agnes von Urach, daughter of Egino IV 'the Bearded', Graf von Urach, and Agnes von Zähringen. They had three sons of whom Heinrich II would have progeny. Werner would become canon of Strasbourg cathedral.
Heinrich died on 2 July 1231. He was buried in the church of the abbey of Tennenbach. His widow became regent for their sons.
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