Catherine of Hanau

First wife of Thomas II of Rieneck and third wife of William II of Henneberg-Schleusingen (1408-1460)
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Catherine of Hanau

Summary

Catherine of Hanau is a human[1]. She was born on January 25, 1408[2]. She died in Burg Untermaßfeld[3]. She died on September 25, 1460[4]. She worked as a politician[5]. She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Catherine of Hanau died in Burg Untermaßfeld[3].
  • Catherine of Hanau was born on January 25, 1408[2].
  • Catherine of Hanau died on September 25, 1460[4].
  • Catherine of Hanau's father was Reinhard II, Count of Hanau[7].
  • Catherine of Hanau's mother was Catherine of Nassau-Beilstein[8].
  • Catherine of Hanau was married to William II, Princely count of Henneberg-Schleusingen[9].
  • Among Catherine of Hanau's spouses was Thomas II of Rieneck[10].
  • A child of Catherine of Hanau was William III, Princely Count of Henneberg-Schleusingen[11].
  • A child of Catherine of Hanau was Philip I of Rieneck[12].
  • A child of Catherine of Hanau was Philip II of Rieneck[13].
  • A child of Catherine of Hanau was Gräfin Margarethe von Henneberg-Schleusingen[14].
  • A child of Catherine of Hanau was Johann II. von Henneberg-Schleusingen[15].
  • Catherine of Hanau worked as a politician[5].
  • Catherine of Hanau is recorded as female[16].
  • Catherine of Hanau's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Catherine of Hanau's Commons category is recorded as Catharina of Hanau[18].
  • Catherine of Hanau's given name is recorded as Catherine[19].
  • Catherine of Hanau's sibling is recorded as Philip I, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg[20].
  • Catherine of Hanau's sibling is recorded as Reinhard III, Count of Hanau[21].
  • Catherine of Hanau's sibling is recorded as Q1895152[22].
  • Catherine of Hanau's sibling is recorded as Elisabeth of Hanau[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Catherine of Hanau was born on January 25, 1408[2]. Her father was Reinhard II, Count of Hanau[7]. Her mother was Catherine of Nassau-Beilstein[8].

Career and Affiliations

Catherine of Hanau's professions included politician[5].

Personal Life

Spouses include William II, Princely count of Henneberg-Schleusingen[9], 1415–1444[24] and Thomas II of Rieneck[10], 1408–1431[25]. Children include William III, Princely Count of Henneberg-Schleusingen[11], 1434–1480[26]; Philip I of Rieneck[12], 1435–1488[27], of Germany[28]; Philip II of Rieneck[13], an aristocrat[29], 1430–1497[30]; Gräfin Margarethe von Henneberg-Schleusingen[14]; and Johann II. von Henneberg-Schleusingen[15], a Catholic theologian[31], 1439–1513[32].

Death and Burial

Catherine of Hanau died on September 25, 1460[4]. She passed away in Burg Untermaßfeld[3].

Why It Matters

Catherine of Hanau is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

Where did Catherine of Hanau die?

Catherine of Hanau died in Burg Untermaßfeld[3].

Who were Catherine of Hanau's parents?

Catherine of Hanau's father was Reinhard II, Count of Hanau[7]. Catherine of Hanau's mother was Catherine of Nassau-Beilstein[8].

Who was Catherine of Hanau married to?

Catherine of Hanau's spouses include William II, Princely count of Henneberg-Schleusingen[9] and Thomas II of Rieneck[10].

What did Catherine of Hanau do for work?

Catherine of Hanau worked as politician[5].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Catherine
    Spouse William II, Princely count of Henneberg-Schleusingen, Thomas II of Rieneck
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