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Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt

1601 – 1659

Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg by marriage

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About Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt

Lived 1601 – 1659 (aged 57). Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt was a regent.

Princess Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt (30 July 1601 – 6 May 1659) was the daughter of Louis V, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, and Magdalena von Brandenburg. She was born in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany.

Marriage She married George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg on 14 December 1617 in Darmstadt. One of their sons was Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg (1629–1698), father of George I of Great Britain.

Death She died at Herzberg Castle in Lower Saxony, Germany, on 6 May 1659 at the age of 57.

Issue

Magdalene (b. & d. 9 August 1620) Christian Ludwig (1622–1665), Prince of Calenberg 1641–1648, Prince of Lüneburg 1648-1665 Georg Wilhelm (1624–1705), Prince of Calenberg 1648–1665, Prince of Lüneburg 1665-1705 Johann Friedrich (1625–1679), Prince of Calenberg 1665-1679 Sophie Amalie (1628–1685), married King Frederick III of Denmark Dorothea Magdalene (1629-17 November 1630) Ernst Augustus (1629–1698), Prince of Calenberg 1679–1698, father of King George I of Great Britain Anna Marie Eleonore (20 November 1630 – 13 November 1636)

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Important facts

Born
30 July 1601, Darmstadt
Birth century
17th century
Died
6 May 1659, Herzberg Castle
Occupation
Regent
Positions held
Regent
Also known as
Anna Eleonore von Hessen-Darmstadt, Princess Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt

Family & relationships

Spouse
George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Parent
Louis V, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt
Parent
Magdalena von Brandenburg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt?

Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg by marriage (1601-1659)

When was Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt born?

Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt was born on 30 July 1601 in Darmstadt.

When did Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt die?

Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt died on 6 May 1659 in Herzberg Castle.

What was Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt's occupation?

Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt was a regent.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anne Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt

· Wikidata: Q270110

· DBpedia: Anna Eleonore of Hesse-Darmstadt

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