Henry of Laach

Henry of Laach was the first count palatine of the Rhine (1085/1087–1095), then within the area of Lower Lotharingia. Henry was the son of Herman I, count of Gleiberg. Henry was a follower of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor. He had lands in the southeastern Eifel and on the Moselle River.

Occupation

feudatory, ruler

Position held

Count Palatine of the Rhine

Citizenship

Germany

Born

1050

Died

October 23, 1095