Elisabeth of Lorraine

German countess and pioneer of the prose novel
Person human Q272715
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Elisabeth of Lorraine

Summary

Elisabeth of Lorraine is a human[1]. She was born in Lorraine[2]. She was born on 1397[3]. She died in Saarbrücken[4]. She died on January 17, 1456[5]. She worked as a writer[6], translator[7], regent[8], and regent[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's place of birth was Lorraine[2].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine passed away in Saarbrücken[4].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine was born on 1397[3].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine died on January 17, 1456[5].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine is buried at Stiftskirche St. Arnual[11].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's father was Frederick I of Lorraine, Count of Vaudémont[12].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's mother was Margaret of Joinville[13].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine was married to Philip I of Nassau-Weilburg[14].
  • A child of Elisabeth of Lorraine was Philip II of Nassau-Weilburg[15].
  • A child of Elisabeth of Lorraine was John II of Nassau-Saarbrücken[16].
  • A child of Elisabeth of Lorraine was Margaret of Nassau-Weilburg[17].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine worked as a writer[6].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine worked as a translator[7].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's professions included regent[8].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's professions included regent[9].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine is recorded as female[18].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's family is recorded as House of Lorraine[20].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's noble title is recorded as count[21].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's Commons category is recorded as Elisabeth of Lorraine-Vaudémont[22].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's given name is recorded as Elisabeth[23].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's described by source is recorded as Women Writers of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland[25].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle High German[26].
  • Elisabeth of Lorraine's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Elisabeth de Lorraine-Vaudémont'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Lorraine[2], Elisabeth of Lorraine… she was born on 1397[3]. Her father was Frederick I of Lorraine, Count of Vaudémont[12]. Her mother was Margaret of Joinville[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], translator[7], and regent[8].

Personal Life

Among Elisabeth of Lorraine's spouses was Philip I of Nassau-Weilburg[14]. Children include Philip II of Nassau-Weilburg[15], a regent[28], 1418–1492[29]; John II of Nassau-Saarbrücken[16], a count[30], 1423–1472[31], awarded the Ordre du Croissant[32]; and Margaret of Nassau-Weilburg[17], a patron of the arts[33], 1426–1490[34].

Death and Burial

Elisabeth of Lorraine died on January 17, 1456[5]. She passed away in Saarbrücken[4]. Burial took place at Stiftskirche St. Arnual[11].

Why It Matters

Elisabeth of Lorraine ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Elisabeth of Lorraine born?

Born in Lorraine[2], Elisabeth of Lorraine…

Where did Elisabeth of Lorraine die?

Elisabeth of Lorraine died in Saarbrücken[4].

Who were Elisabeth of Lorraine's parents?

Elisabeth of Lorraine's father was Frederick I of Lorraine, Count of Vaudémont[12]. Elisabeth of Lorraine's mother was Margaret of Joinville[13].

Who was Elisabeth of Lorraine married to?

Elisabeth of Lorraine's spouses include Philip I of Nassau-Weilburg[14].

What did Elisabeth of Lorraine do for work?

Elisabeth of Lorraine worked as writer[6], translator[7], regent[8], and regent[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Saarland Biografien. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Saarland Biografien. wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Saarland Biografien. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Medieval Lands. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Saarland Biografien. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Daieuxetdailleurs · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Noble title count
    Place of birth Lorraine
    Given name Elisabeth
    Child Philip II of Nassau-Weilburg, John II of Nassau-Saarbrücken, Margaret of Nassau-Weilburg
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