Meinhard, Duke of Carinthia

Meinhard II of Gorizia–Tyrol
Duke of Carinthia
Meinhard II, founder of Stams Monastery, 18th century depiction
Duke1286–1295
PredecessorRudolf I of Germany
SuccessorOtto III
Bornc. 1238
Died1 November 1295
Greifenburg, Carinthia
Noble familyHouse of Gorizia
Spouse(s)Elisabeth of Bavaria
IssueElisabeth of Carinthia
Otto III, Duke of Carinthia
Albert II
Louis
Henry of Bohemia
FatherMeinhard I of Gorizia-Tyrol
MotherAdelheid of Tyrol

Meinhard II (c. 1238 – 1 November 1295), a member of the House of Gorizia (Meinhardiner), ruled the County of Gorizia (as Meinhard IV) and the County of Tyrol together with his younger brother Albert from 1258. In 1271 they divided their heritage and Meinhard became sole ruler of Tyrol. In 1286 he was enfeoffed with the Duchy of Carinthia and the adjacent March of Carniola.


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