Juliana of Stolberg

Countess Juliana of Stolberg, and Juliana of Stolberg, (* February 15, 1506 at Castle Stolberg, † June 18, 1580 at Castle Dillenburg ) is the ancestress of the older and younger branch of the House of Orange.

Life

Childhood

Juliana was the daughter of Count Botho zu Stolberg and his wife Anna of Eppstein - Königstein. She grew up in Stolberg (Harz) and Wernigerode. At the age of 13, she was sent to the Taunus to the court of her childless uncle, Count Eberhard of Königstein.

Hanau

From Königstein from her marriage to Philip II, Count of Hanau- coins Berg (1501-1529) was initiated, which was closed on 27 January 1523. Three sons and two daughters came from this marriage. Count Philip II died in 1529 at the age of 27 years. For his still minor son, Count Philip III. , A guardianship was established. Guardians were among other Juliana and Count William of Nassau- Dillenburg.

Dillenburg

In September 1531 Juliana married a second time, namely the co-guardian of the Hanauer guardianship, Count William of Nassau- Dillenburg. With their children, they now moved to Dillenburg. Twelve other children came from this second marriage, including William I ( the Silent ) and John VI. of Nassau- Dillenburg. After her death, she was buried in the Protestant town church Dillenburg.

Children

First marriage with Count Philip II of Hanau- coins mountain:

  • Reinhard ( April 10, 1524 *, † April 12, 1524 )
  • Catherine (1525-1581), married to John IV of Wied - Runkel
  • Philip III. (* 1526 † 1561)
  • Reinhard ( born April 8, 1528 but † October 11, 1554, Béthune )
  • Juliana (* March 30, 1529; † July 8, 1595 ) married to Thomas Graf von Salm, Wildlife and Rheingraf in Kirburg (* 1529, † 1549)

2nd marriage to William the Rich of Nassau- Dillenburg

  • William ( the Silent ) ( 1533-1584 ), founder of the elder branch of the House of Orange
  • Hermanna (* 1534, died young)
  • John VI. , Count of Nassau- Dillenburg (1535-1606), founder of the younger branch of the House of Orange.
  • Ludwig (1538-1574)
  • Maria (1539-1599), married to William IV of the Bergh
  • Adolf (1540-1568)
  • Anna (1541-1616)
  • Elisabeth (1542-1603)
  • Catherine (1543-1623), married to Günther XLI. of Schwarzburg- Arnstadt
  • Juliana (1546-1588), married to Albrecht VII of Schwarzburg- Rudolstadt
  • Magdalena (1547-1643), married to Count Wolfgang of Hohenlohe- New stone Weikersheim (1546-1610)
  • Heinrich (1550-1574)

Importance

The historical significance of Juliana arises primarily from their numerous progeny, which made them become the ancestress of many European ruling houses. Was correspondingly great on the assessment of its 500th birthday in 2006, so her a monument was erected in the birthplace and presented two new publications.

William I, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg John VI, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg Maria of Nassau (1539–1599) Willem IV van den Bergh Adolf of Nassau (1540–1568) Albrecht VII, Count of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg Pierre Even Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie Integrated Authority File
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