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Christine von Sachsen

Birth
Death
15 Apr 1549 (aged 43)
Burial
Kassel, Stadtkreis Kassel, Hessen, Germany Add to Map
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Nobility. Born the daughter of Georg von Sachsen and Barbara of Poland. She married Philipp I of Hessen in 1523. The marriage was not very happy, but resulted in ten children. When Philipp wanted to marry his mistress in 1540 Christine consented after he ensured her status as his first wife and promised to life with her. During his imprisonment (1547-49) she reigned together with her son Wilhelm IV.
Nobility. Born the daughter of Georg von Sachsen and Barbara of Poland. She married Philipp I of Hessen in 1523. The marriage was not very happy, but resulted in ten children. When Philipp wanted to marry his mistress in 1540 Christine consented after he ensured her status as his first wife and promised to life with her. During his imprisonment (1547-49) she reigned together with her son Wilhelm IV.


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  • Created by: Lutetia
  • Added: Jul 29, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94367593/christine-von_sachsen: accessed ), memorial page for Christine von Sachsen (25 Dec 1505–15 Apr 1549), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94367593, citing Kirchhof an der Martinskirche, Kassel, Stadtkreis Kassel, Hessen, Germany; Maintained by Lutetia (contributor 46580078).