Christine of Hesse-Kassel (1578–1658)
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Christine of Hesse-Kassel (19 October 1578 – 19 August 1658) was a German noblewoman member of the House of Hesse and by marriage Duchess of Saxe-Eisenach and Saxe-Coburg.
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Christine of Hesse-Kassel | |
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Duchess consort of Saxe-Eisenach | |
Tenure | 1598-1638 |
Duchess consort of Saxe-Coburg | |
Tenure | 1633-1638 |
Born | 19 October 1578 Kassel |
Died | 19 August 1658(1658-08-19) (aged 79) Eisenach |
Spouse | John Ernest, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach |
House | House of Hesse |
Father | William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel |
Mother | Sabine of Württemberg |
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Born in Kassel, she was the tenth of eleven children born from the marriage of William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel and his wife Duchess Sabine of Württemberg. She was probably named after both her paternal grandmother and aunt (by marriage Duchess consort of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp).