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Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

1386 – 1426

Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

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About Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

Lived 1386 – 1426 (aged 39–40). Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein was a count.

Adolph II, Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein (1386 – 16 July 1426) was a son of Walram IV, Count of Nassau-Idstein his wife, Bertha of Westerburg. He married in 1418 with Margaret (1404–1442), a daughter of Bernard I, Margrave of Baden-Baden. After his father's death in 1393, he ruled Nassau-Wiesbaden and Nassau-Idstein.

His children were: John II (1419–1480), who succeeded him Anna, married in 1438 with Everard III of Eppstein-Königstein Adolph (1422–1475) archbishop of Mainz. Walram Agnes (d. 1485), married in 1464 with Conrad IX of Bickenbach

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Important facts

Born
1386
Birth century
14th century
Died
26 July 1426
Occupation
Count
Also known as
Adolf II, Graf von Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein?

Count of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein (1393-1426)

When was Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein born?

Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein was born in 1386.

When did Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein die?

Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein died on 26 July 1426.

What was Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein's occupation?

Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein was a count.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolf II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

· Wikidata: Q2824843

· DBpedia: Adolph II of Nassau-Wiesbaden-Idstein

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