Esico of Ballenstedt | |
|---|---|
| Died | c. 1060 |
| Noble family | House of Ascania |
| Spouse(s) | Matilda of Swabia |
| Issue | Adalbert II, Count of Ballenstedt |
| Father | Adalbert, Count of Ballenstedt (?) |
| Mother | Hidda (?) |
Esico of Ballenstedt (died around 1060)[1] is the progenitor of the House of Ascania, (i.e., the oldest known member of his dynasty). Esico was the count of Ballenstedt (r. 1036-1060), and his possessions became the nucleus of the later Principality of Anhalt.