Ferdinand had been the last legitimate descendant of Count Henry of Burgundy.

Messina revolted and freed the imprisoned Count Henry.

After Count Henry he no longer appears in Portuguese documents.

Despite the advisers' initial opposition, the prospect of Count Henry of Portugal filling any power vacuum led them to go ahead with the marriage.

Count Henry continued the Reconquista in western Iberia and expanded his county's dominions.

When Count Henry died in 1112, the population of the County of Portugal, including the powerful families, favored independence.

Count Henry's initial gift of the land was made in 1133; the foundation charter was dated 21 September 1135.

Notburga was a cook in the household of Count Henry of Rattenberg, and used to give food to the poor.

William was a brother of Count Henry of Limburg-Broich.

Count Henry of Wernigerode was the last male representative of this aristocratic family.