Henry the Fowler, elected king of Germany after Conrad's death in 919, was a notable leader of the Germanic tribes and known for his love of falconry. He was born in Memleben to Otto the Illustrious and Hedwiga, a descendant of Charlemagne. Henry ruled from 919 to 936, married twice, and had five children, including Otto I.

1. Henry the Fowler
876-963 A.D.
By Rachel Lynne

2. > 100 years since Charlemagne died and
the dilapidation of his empire.
> Barbarians invaded=Needed a
king=CONRAD
>Conrad king only by name
>919 Conrad died

3. > "Henry, Duke of Saxony, is the ablest
ruler in the empire. Elect him king, and
Germany will have peace."
>After Conrad's death, nobles met at
Aix-La-Champelle and elected him king

5. His Name
~What does his name
mean?
~One who hunts wild
Foul
~How did he get his name?
~He loved falconry.
(you will need this at the bottom of your pg.)

6. “God save you, Henry of Saxony. I come
to announce the death of King Conrad
and to tell you that the nobles have
elected you to succeed him as king of the
Germans.”

7. “Elected me king? I cannot believe it. I am a Saxon,
and King Conrad was a Frank and a bitter enemy to
me.”
“It is true,” replied the messenger. “Conrad, when
dying, advised that the nobles should choose you
as his successor.”
“King Conrad was a good man. I know it now; and I
am sorry that I did not understand him better when
he was alive. I accept the position offered to me
and I pray that I may be guided by Heaven in ruling
his people.”

10. “Our king says
that he will give
whatever you
demand for the
release of his
son,” said the
chief to the
German monarch.

12. Henry was:
>King of Germany
from 919-936
>King of Saxony
from 912-936

13. FAMILY
> Born: In M E M L E B E N
Father: Otto the Illustrious (a.k.a. Duke of Saxony)
>
Mother: Hedwiga (great-great granddaughter of Charlemagne)
>

14. Love Life
Married: Hathebuirg in 906
-Divorced in 909 after the birth of his son, Thankmar.
Re-married: late 909 to Saint Matilda of Ringelheim.
Matilda gave birth to 3 sons and 2 daughters
Sons: Otto 1, Henry, and Bruno
Daughters: Hedwig, and Gerbrga
Saint Matilda