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Catherine of Cleves (1417–1479)
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Catherine of Cleves (25 May 1417 – 10 February 1479) was Duchess of Guelders by marriage to Arnold, Duke of Guelders. She acted as regent of Guelders during the absence of her spouse in 1450. The Hours of Catherine of Cleves was commissioned for her.
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Catherine of Cleves | |
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![]() Catherine of Cleves kneels before the Virgin and Child. Her arms, with those of her husband, Duke Arnold of Guelders, are in the bottom center; the arms of her ancestors are in each corner. | |
Duchess consort of Guelders | |
Tenure | 26 January 1430 - 23 February 1473 |
Born | (1417-05-25)25 May 1417 Schwanenburg Castle in Cleves |
Died | 10 February 1479(1479-02-10) (aged 61) Lobith |
Noble family | La Marck |
Spouse(s) | Arnold, Duke of Guelders |
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Father | Adolph I, Duke of Cleves |
Mother | Marie of Burgundy |
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