Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Born14 September 1485
Plau am See
Died12 May 1525(1525-05-12) (aged 39)
Rödelheim
SpouseWilliam II of Hesse
Otto of Solms-Laubach
Issue
Detail
Elisabeth
Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse
FatherMagnus II of Mecklenburg
MotherSophie of Pomerania-Stettin

Anna, Princess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (14 September 1485, Plau am See[1] – 12 May 1525,[2] Rödelheim) was a Landgravine of Hesse by marriage to William II of Hesse. She was appointed regent in the guardian regency during the minority of her son Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse in 1509-1519.[3]

  1. ^ according to Mecklenburg Biogr. Encyclopedia, Volume 2; NDB says Wismar
  2. ^ Last documented alive on 11 May 1525. Earlier literature indicated 28 April, 5 May or 6 May, but this is incorrect. She was buried on 15 May 1525
  3. ^ Rajah Scheepers: Regent by coup d'etat? Landgravine Anna of Hesse (1485-1525), UlrikeHelmer, Königstein 2007, ISBN 3-89741-227-6

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