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Louis the Springer | |
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Born | 1042 |
Died | 1123 |
Buried | Wartburg |
Noble family | Ludovingians |
Spouse(s) | Adelheid of Stade |
Father | Louis the Bearded |
Mother | Cecily 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.