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Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg

1532 – 1568

Duchess of Prussia

Aristocrat
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About Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Lived 1532 – 1568 (aged 35). Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg was an aristocrat.

Anna Maria of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen (; 23 April 1532 in Münden – 20 March 1568 in Neuhausen near Königsberg in Prussia) was a Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneberg by birth and by marriage Duchess of Prussia.

Life Anna Maria was the daughter of Duke Eric I of Brunswick-Calenberg (1470–1540) and Elizabeth of Brandenburg (1510–1558). She married in 1550 Margrave Albert I of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1490–1568), who had been created the first Duke of Prussia in 1525; she was his second wife. Albert died of the plague on 20 March 1568 at Tapiau Castle. Anna Maria herself died 16 hours later from the plague too.

Issue Elisabeth (20 May 1551 – 19 February 1596). Albert Frederick (29 April 1553 – 18 August 1618), who succeeded as Duke of Prussia.

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Important facts

Born
23 April 1532, Hann. Münden
Birth century
16th century
Died
20 March 1568, Guryevsk
Occupation
Aristocrat

Family & relationships

Spouse
Albert, Duke of Prussia
Child
Albert Frederick, Duke of Prussia
Parent
Elisabeth of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen
Parent
Eric I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg?

Duchess of Prussia

When was Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg born?

Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg was born on 23 April 1532 in Hann. Münden.

When did Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg die?

Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg died on 20 March 1568 in Guryevsk.

What was Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg's occupation?

Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg was an aristocrat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anna Marie of Brunswick-Lüneburg

· Wikidata: Q463669

· DBpedia: Anna Maria of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen

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