Life
She was born in Rheinfelden and was the fifth of nine children.
In January 1279 in Vienna, Katharine married Otto III, Duke of Bavaria. She was a good bride for Otto because she had a powerful father and a large dowry of 40,000 (in pounds). Katharine and her sisters all married for political reasons.
Otto and Katharine were married for three years when Katharine was finally pregnant with twins. Katharine died from birth complications and her sons were short lived. Her sons were:
- Henry of Wittelsbach (1280). Twin brother of Rudolph. Died within the year of his birth.
- Rudolph of Wittelsbach (1280). Twin brother of Henry. Died within the year of his birth.
Otto went on to marry Agnes of Glogau with whom he had two children, among whom was Henry XV, Duke of Bavaria. Otto became King of Hungary after Katharine's death. Katherine is buried Cistercian Monastery at Seligenthal, Bavaria.
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