Henry the Lion

British  

noun

1. ?1129–95, duke of Saxony (1142–81). His ambitions led to conflict with the Holy Roman Emperors, notably Frederick Barbarossa

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Otto IV donated the treasure, adding more himself, to the Cathedral of St. Blasius which Henry the Lion had built in the city of Brunswick.

From Time Magazine Archive

Nevertheless, this one brought in more than three times the previous record established in 1983 with the sale of the 12th century illuminated Gospels of Henry the Lion for $11.9 million.

From Time Magazine Archive

He first besieged the new city of Alessandria, but in vain; then, driven to desperation by his failure, he called for help upon Henry the Lion, who had now returned from the Holy Land.

From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard

In the later years of his reign the emperor’s chief enemy was Henry the Lion.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various

“And Henry the Lion married our Henry’s daughter Matilda,” said Brother Basil.

From In the Days of the Guild by Lamprey, Louise