Louis the Springer

Louis the Springer
An Image of Louis the Springer grave memorial carved in stone.
Louis' grave stone in the Wartburg
Born1042
Died1123
BuriedWartburg
Noble familyLudovingians
Spouse(s)Adelheid of Stade
FatherLouis the Bearded
MotherCecily of Sangerhausen

Louis the Springer (German: Ludwig der Springer), sometimes called Louis the Jumper or Louis the Leaper, was a German nobleman and count in Thuringia from the death of his father until his own death on 8 May 1123. Little is known about him, although he is mentioned in many legends. He was a prominent opponent of the Salian emperors Henry IV and Henry V during the Investiture Controversy.