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Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen

1406 – 1439

Abbess of Gandersheim Abbey

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About Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen

Lived 1406 – 1439 (aged 32–33).

Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen (born: ; died: 18 November 1439) was, from 1412 to 1439, abbess of Gandersheim Abbey as Agnes II.

Life She was a daughter of Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen. She was about six years old when she was elected abbess of Gandersheim Abbey. The pope confirmed Agnes's election while she was a minor, however, he appointed a dean of the Abbey as her guardian and regent. Around 1425, Agnes began to rule without a regent.

She died in 1439 and was buried in the abbey church.

Guelph inheritance division In connection with the Guelph inheritance division after the Lords of Homburg died out, she transferred the castle and town of Gandersheim and the castles of Seesen and Stauffenburg to Otto II of Brunswick-Göttingen. She transferred Asseburg Castle, Gifhorn, Castle and City of Lüneburg, Greene Castle, Lüthorst, one half of the fief of Homburg, Lauenstein Castle, and the former County of Wernigerode to William I of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.

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Important facts

Born
1406
Birth century
Positions held
Abbot
Also known as
Agnes von Braunschweig-Grubenhagen

Family & relationships

Parent
Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Grubenhagen

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen?

abbess of Gandersheim Abbey

When was Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen born?

Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen was born in 1406.

When did Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen die?

Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen died on 18 November 1439.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen

· Wikidata: Q394556

· DBpedia: Agnes of Brunswick-Grubenhagen

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