Dorothea of Lorraine

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Dorothea of Lorraine
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Dorothea of Lorraine

Summary

Dorothea of Lorraine is a human[1]. She was born in Deneuvre[2]. She was born on May 24, 1545[3]. She died in Nancy[4]. She died on June 2, 1621[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Dorothea of Lorraine was born in Deneuvre[2].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine died in Nancy[4].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine was born on May 24, 1545[3].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine was born on August 24, 1545[8].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine died on June 2, 1621[5].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine is buried at Nancy[9].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's father was Francis I, Duke of Lorraine[10].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's mother was Christina of Denmark[11].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine was married to Eric II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12].
  • Among Dorothea of Lorraine's spouses was Marcus von Ryes[13].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine is recorded as female[14].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's family is recorded as House of Lorraine[16].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's noble title is recorded as duke[17].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's Commons category is recorded as Dorothea of Lorraine[18].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's family name is recorded as de Lorraine[19].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's given name is recorded as Dorothée[20].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's given name is recorded as Dorothea[21].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's sibling is recorded as Charles III, Duke of Lorraine[22].
  • Dorothea of Lorraine's sibling is recorded as Renata of Lorraine[23].

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Origins and Family

Dorothea of Lorraine's place of birth was Deneuvre[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 24, 1545[3] and August 24, 1545[8]. Her father was Francis I, Duke of Lorraine[10]. Her mother was Christina of Denmark[11].

Career and Affiliations

Dorothea of Lorraine's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Eric II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12], an aristocrat[24], 1528–1584[25], of Germany[26] and Marcus von Ryes[13], a diplomat[27].

Death and Burial

Dorothea of Lorraine died on June 2, 1621[5]. She passed away in Nancy[4]. Burial took place at Nancy[9].

Why It Matters

Dorothea of Lorraine has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Dorothea of Lorraine born?

Dorothea of Lorraine's place of birth was Deneuvre[2].

Where did Dorothea of Lorraine die?

Dorothea of Lorraine passed away in Nancy[4].

Who were Dorothea of Lorraine's parents?

Dorothea of Lorraine's father was Francis I, Duke of Lorraine[10]. Dorothea of Lorraine's mother was Christina of Denmark[11].

Who was Dorothea of Lorraine married to?

Dorothea of Lorraine's spouses include Eric II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12] and Marcus von Ryes[13].

What did Dorothea of Lorraine do for work?

Dorothea of Lorraine worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . The Peerage. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Genealogics. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . genealogy.euweb.cz. Retrieved . genealogy.euweb.cz. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Deneuvre
    Place of death Nancy
    Given name Dorothée, Dorothea
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