Agnes of Hesse (1527–1555)

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Agnes of Hesse (1527–1555)

Electress of Saxony. Born on May 31, 1527; died on November 4, 1555; daughter of Christine of Saxony (1505–1549) and Philip I the Magnanimous, landgrave of Hesse; married Maurice, elector of Saxony, on January 9, 1541; married John Frederick II, elector of Saxony, on May 26, 1555; children: (first marriage) Anna of Saxony (1544–1577).

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