Agnes of Hesse

German noblewoman, by marriage Electress consort of Saxony
Person human Q394748
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Agnes of Hesse

Summary

Agnes of Hesse is a human[1]. Born in Marburg[2], she… she was born on May 31, 1527[3]. She died in Weimar[4]. She died on November 4, 1555[5]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Agnes of Hesse was born in Marburg[2].
  • Agnes of Hesse passed away in Weimar[4].
  • Agnes of Hesse was born on May 31, 1527[3].
  • Agnes of Hesse died on November 4, 1555[5].
  • Agnes of Hesse is buried at St. Peter und Paul[7].
  • Agnes of Hesse's father was Philip I of Hesse[8].
  • Agnes of Hesse's mother was Christine of Saxony[9].
  • Agnes of Hesse was married to Maurice of Saxony[10].
  • Agnes of Hesse was married to John Frederick II of Saxony[11].
  • A child of Agnes of Hesse was Anna of Saxony[12].
  • A child of Agnes of Hesse was Albrecht von Sachsen[13].
  • Agnes of Hesse is recorded as female[14].
  • Agnes of Hesse's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Agnes of Hesse's family is recorded as House of Hesse[16].
  • Agnes of Hesse's noble title is recorded as queen[17].
  • Agnes of Hesse's Commons category is recorded as Agnes of Hesse, Electress of Saxony[18].
  • Agnes of Hesse's given name is recorded as Agnes[19].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Anna of Hesse[20].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel[21].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Barbara of Hesse[22].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Louis IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Marburg[23].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Elisabeth of Hesse, Electress Palatine[24].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Philip II, Landgrave of Hesse-Rheinfels[25].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as Christine of Hesse[26].
  • Agnes of Hesse's relative is recorded as George I, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt[27].

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Origins and Family

Agnes of Hesse was born in Marburg[2]. She was born on May 31, 1527[3]. Her father was Philip I of Hesse[8]. Her mother was Christine of Saxony[9].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maurice of Saxony[10], a military personnel[28], 1521–1553[29], of Electorate of Saxony[30] and John Frederick II of Saxony[11], an aristocrat[31], 1529–1595[32], of Germany[33]. Children include Anna of Saxony[12], a politician[34], 1544–1577[35], of Electorate of Saxony[36] and Albrecht von Sachsen[13], 1545–1546[37].

Death and Burial

Agnes of Hesse died on November 4, 1555[5]. She passed away in Weimar[4]. Burial took place at St. Peter und Paul[7].

Why It Matters

Agnes of Hesse ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[6] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Agnes of Hesse born?

Agnes of Hesse's place of birth was Marburg[2].

Where did Agnes of Hesse die?

Agnes of Hesse passed away in Weimar[4].

Who were Agnes of Hesse's parents?

Agnes of Hesse's father was Philip I of Hesse[8]. Agnes of Hesse's mother was Christine of Saxony[9].

Who was Agnes of Hesse married to?

Agnes of Hesse's spouses include Maurice of Saxony[10] and John Frederick II of Saxony[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Father Philip I of Hesse
    Family House of Hesse
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