Barbara von Ottenheim
Mistress to German royal
About Barbara von Ottenheim
Lived 1430 – 1484 (aged 53–54). Barbara von Ottenheim was a German mistress and royal mistress.
Bärbel von Ottenheim, or Barbara von Ottenheim (1430–1484), was the mistress of Lord James von Lichtenberg, the last sovereign of Lichtenberg and bailiff of Strasbourg. She is the model of a famous portrait sculpture, which is now in the Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection in Frankfurt am Main.
At the death of James von Lichtenberg in 1480, she became the main beneficiary of his will. The other heirs, Simon IV of Zweibrücken-Bitsch and Philip II of Hanau-Lichtenberg, accused her of witch craft. She died in prison before the verdict, possibly of murder or suicide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barbara von Ottenheim?
Mistress to German royal
When was Barbara von Ottenheim born?
Barbara von Ottenheim was born in 1430 in Schwanau.
When did Barbara von Ottenheim die?
Barbara von Ottenheim died in 1484 in Haguenau.
What was Barbara von Ottenheim's occupation?
Barbara von Ottenheim was a mistress and royal mistress.
What nationality was Barbara von Ottenheim?
Barbara von Ottenheim was German.
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