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Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Statue of Saint Hedwig of Andechs

Upper Franconia

Franconian Switzerland

Statue of Saint Hedwig of Andechs

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Statue of Saint Hedwig of Andechs

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Hiking

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Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Frankenjura

Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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February 24, 2022

Mountain biking

Hedwig was educated in the monastery of the Benedictines of Kitzingen and at the age of twelve he was married to the Duke of Silesia Heinrich I from the dynasty of the Silesian Piasts, who also became Duke of Poland in 1233. After 22 years of marriage, according to tradition, she lived celibately with her husband. Their marriage produced four sons and three daughters, including:

Henry II († 1241), Duke of Silesia
Conrad († 1235/37)
Gertrud, engaged to the Count Palatine Otto von Wittelsbach, after his death a nun in the Trebnitz monastery, later abbess.

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June 24, 2023

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Hedwig was educated in the Benedictine monastery of Kitzingen and at the age of twelve married the Duke of Silesia Henry I of the Silesian Piast dynasty, who also became …

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Frettchen (Mike G.)

August 24, 2024

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If you go to the Annafest at the end of July / beginning of August, stop by and take a photo. It's worth it

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Elevation 320 m

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Location: Franconian Switzerland, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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