Louis the Springer

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Louis the Springer
Louis' grave stone in the Wartburg
Born	1042
Died	1123
Buried	Wartburg
Noble family	Ludovingians
Spouse(s)	Adelheid of Stade
Father	Louis the Bearded
Mother	Cecily of Sangerhausen

Louis the Springer (German: Ludwig der Springer), sometimes called Louis the Jumper or Louis the Leaper, was a German nobleman and count in Thuringia from the death of his father until his own death on 8 May 1123. Little is known about him, although he is mentioned in many legends. He was a prominent opponent of the Salian emperors Henry IV and Henry V during the Investiture Controversy.