Bernhard, a member of the House of Ascania, was Count of Anhalt and Ballenstedt, and Lord of Bernburg through his paternal inheritance. From 1180 he was also Duke of Saxony. Wikipedia
Born: 1140
Died: February 2, 1212 (age 72 years), Ballenstedt, Germany
Grandchildren: Albert II, Duke of Saxony, John I, Duke of Saxony, Bernhard I, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg, and more
Grandparents: Otto, Count of Ballenstedt, Eilika of Saxony, and Herman I, Count of Winzenburg
Partner: Judith of Greater Poland, Brigitte of Denmark, and Sophia von Thüringen
Parents: Albert the Bear and Sophie of Winzenburg
Children: Albert I, Duke of Saxony, Henry I, Prince of Anhalt, Sophia von Sachsen, and more