William I, Margrave of Meissen

William I, the one-eyed, was Margrave of Meissen. His nickname is related to the legend that Saint Benno appeared to him because of his disputes with the Church in a dream and he had an eye gouged out.

19 December 1343

Born on the same birth day (19 December): Alphonse Kirchhoffer • Andreas Osiander • Bernice Pauahi Bishop • Bridget Phillipson • Eamonn Andrews • Fikret Otyam • Ford Frick • Gary Fleder • Grégory Dufer • Iker Muniain • Irina Voronina • Josh Huestis • Kevan Gosper • Lee Rich • Lorie Kane • Phil Ochs • Richard Hammond • Roy Ward Baker • Zal Yanovsky