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Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg

1301 – 1400

Princess of Sweden and Mecklenburg

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About Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg

Lived 1301 – 1400.

Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg (1370 or 1372 in Sweden – 1400), was a Princess of Sweden and Mecklenburg, and by marriage a Margravine consort of Moravia and Duchess consort of Görlitz (Lusatia), daughter-in-law of the Holy German Emperor.

She was the daughter of Albert, Duke of Mecklenburg, King of Sweden and Richardis of Schwerin. Richardis Catherine was married in Prague in 1388 to John of Bohemia, Margrave of Moravia and Duke of Görlitz (1370–1396), the son of Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor and Elizabeth of Pomerania. The following year, her father was deposed as King of Sweden.

Her only daughter was Elisabeth, Duchess of Luxembourg, who died without heirs.

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Important facts

Born
1301
Birth century
14th century
Died
1400

People in Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg?

Princess of Sweden and Mecklenburg

When was Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg born?

Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg was born in 1301.

When did Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg die?

Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg died in 1400.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg

· Wikidata: Q4960775

· DBpedia: Richardis Catherine of Mecklenburg

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