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Anna of Saxony
German noblewoman (1544–1577) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anna of Saxony (23 December 1544 – 18 December 1577) was the heiress of Maurice, Elector of Saxony, and Agnes, eldest daughter of Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse.[1] Maurice's only son, Albert, died in infancy. Anna was the second wife of William the Silent.[1]
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Quick Facts Princess consort of Orange, Tenure ...
Anna of Saxony | |
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Princess consort of Orange | |
Tenure | 25 August 1561 – 22 March 1571 |
Born | 23 December 1544 Dresden, Duchy of Saxony |
Died | 18 December 1577(1577-12-18) (aged 32) Dresden, Electorate of Saxony |
Spouse | William I, Prince of Orange |
Issue more... | Anna, Countess of Nassau-Dillenburg Maurice, Prince of Orange Emilia, Princess of Portugal Christine von Diez [de] (illegitimate) |
House | Wettin |
Father | Maurice, Elector of Saxony |
Mother | Agnes of Hesse |
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Anna's wealth drew many suitors;[2] before the proposal of William in 1560, there were negotiations with the Swedish royal house. She ultimately accepted his suit, and they were married on 25 August 1561.[2]