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Celjski; German: Friedrich II Graf von Cilli) (17 January 1379 – 13 or 20 June 1454) was a Count of Celje and Ban of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia . Early life. Frederick was the son of Hermann II, Count of Celje and his wife Anna of Schaunberg . Marriages.
Coat of arms of Ulrich II of Celje Territory of Counts of Celje in mid-15th century. The Counts of Celje (Slovene: Celjski grofje) or the Counts of Cilli (German: Grafen von Cilli; Hungarian: cillei grófok) were the most influential late medieval noble dynasty on the territory of present-day Slovenia.
Nov 24, 2022 · circa January 17, 1379. Birthplace: Celje, Slovenia. Death: June 19, 1454 (71-79) Immediate Family: Son of Hermann II, Count of Celje, of Zagorje, and of Ortenburg & Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Graaffin Anna Grafin Von Chilli. Husband of Elisabeth of Celje and Veronika of Celje.
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The Counts of Cilli [1] or Celje represent the most important medieval aristocratic and ruling house with roots and territory in present-day Slovenia. When the house died out its head held the rank of prince of the Holy Roman Empire and many other titles in territories of present-day Central Europe.
Sep 4, 2017 · In 1341, Frederick I was named Count of Celje by the Emperor Louis IV and with that the great era of the Counts of Celje began. Their power and influence grew rapidly as a result of their smart political decisions, bravery in the battlefield, and arranged marriages with nearby nobility.
The count Hermann II had his own son – Frederick II locked up in the tower because of his love and marriage to a commoner Veronika of Desenice. The chronicles of the Counts of Celje suggest that Herman II also initiated a trial against Veronika accusing her of witchcraft.
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May 10, 2016 · Frederick’s tower, which takes its name from Count Frederick II of Cilli, was erected in the 14th century at a staggering 23 meters of height. Naturally this was a defensive outpost and in more interesting news, the location where Frederick II was held captive after marrying his beloved Veronika of Desenice against his dad’s wishes.
