Rudolf von Wart
Rudolf von Wart's wife Gertrud von Balm pleads with Agnes of Hungary for her husband's life. Painting by August Weckesser
Rudolf von Wart (documented from 1274 ; † 1309 ) was historically the most important representative of the Barons von Wart .
He was Herr zu Falkenstein in the Klus bei Balsthal and zu Multberg bei Pfungen , married to Gertrud von Balm . He supported Johann von Schwaben in the murder of King Albrecht I. In the blood revenge, his castles were destroyed while he was on his way to Avignon to obtain absolution from the Pope. He was recognized in France and handed over to Duke Leopold and probably whacked in Brugg .
literature
- Historical-Biographical Lexicon of Switzerland , seventh and last volume. Neuenburg 1934, p. 420 (with reference to the chronicle of Johannes von Winterthur ).
Web links
- Martin Leonhard: Rudolf von Wart. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
Remarks
- ^ Aegidius Tschudi : Chronicon Helveticum . Volume 1, p. 250.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Wart, Rudolf von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Representative of the Barons von Wart |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 1274 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1309 |
| Place of death | Brugg |