Anna of Saxony

Dutch princess (1545-1577)
Person human Q76488
Anna of Saxony
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Summary

Anna of Saxony is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dresden[2]. She was born on December 23, 1544[3]. She passed away in Dresden[4]. She died on December 18, 1577[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,353 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Anna of Saxony was born in Dresden[2].
  • Anna of Saxony passed away in Dresden[4].
  • Anna of Saxony was born on December 23, 1544[3].
  • Anna of Saxony died on December 18, 1577[5].
  • Burial took place at Meissen Cathedral[8].
  • Anna of Saxony's father was Maurice of Saxony[9].
  • Anna of Saxony's mother was Agnes of Hesse[10].
  • Anna of Saxony was married to William the Silent[11].
  • A child of Anna of Saxony was Countess Anna of Nassau[12].
  • A child of Anna of Saxony was Maurice of Nassau[13].
  • A child of Anna of Saxony was Countess Emilia of Nassau[14].
  • A child of Anna of Saxony was Christine von Dietz[15].
  • Anna of Saxony held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[16].
  • Anna of Saxony's professions included politician[6].
  • Anna of Saxony is recorded as female[17].
  • Anna of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Anna of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[19].
  • Anna of Saxony's family is recorded as Albertine branch[20].
  • Anna of Saxony's noble title is recorded as princess[21].
  • Anna of Saxony's Commons category is recorded as Anna of Saxony, Princess of Orange[22].
  • Anna of Saxony's unmarried partner is recorded as Jan Rubens[23].
  • Anna of Saxony's given name is recorded as Anna[24].
  • Anna of Saxony's relative is recorded as Christine von Dietz[25].
  • Anna of Saxony's relative is recorded as Maurice of Nassau[26].
  • Anna of Saxony's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Anna of Saxony[27].

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Origins and Family

Anna of Saxony was born in Dresden[2]. She was born on December 23, 1544[3]. Her father was Maurice of Saxony[9]. Her mother was Agnes of Hesse[10].

Career and Affiliations

Anna of Saxony worked as a politician[6].

Personal Life

Anna of Saxony was married to William the Silent[11]. Children include Countess Anna of Nassau[12], 1563–1588[28], of Habsburg Netherlands[29]; Maurice of Nassau[13], a politician[30], 1567–1625[31], of Dutch Republic[32], awarded the Knight of the Garter[33], specialised in military affairs[34]; Countess Emilia of Nassau[14], an aristocrat[35], 1569–1629[36], of Dutch Republic[37]; and Christine von Dietz[15], 1571–1637[38], of Germany[39].

Death and Burial

Anna of Saxony died on December 18, 1577[5]. She passed away in Dresden[4]. She is buried at Meissen Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Anna of Saxony ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,353 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Anna of Saxony born?

Born in Dresden[2].

Where did Anna of Saxony die?

Anna of Saxony passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Anna of Saxony's parents?

Anna of Saxony's father was Maurice of Saxony[9]. Anna of Saxony's mother was Agnes of Hesse[10].

Who was Anna of Saxony married to?

Anna of Saxony's spouses include William the Silent[11].

What did Anna of Saxony do for work?

Anna of Saxony worked as politician[6].

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  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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