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Hedwig of Hesse-Kassel (born 30 June 1569 in Kassel; died: 7 July 1644 in Hagen) was a princess of Hesse-Kassel by birth and by marriage a Countess of Schaumburg. Life. Hedwig was a daughter of Landgrave William IV of Hesse-Kassel (1532–1592) from his marriage to Sabine (1549–1581), a daughter of Duke Christopher of Württemberg.
- 30 June 1569, Kassel
- William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
- 7 July 1644 (aged 75), Hagen
- Sabine of Württemberg
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The Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel was founded by William IV the Wise, the eldest son of Philip I. On his father's death in 1567, the Landgraviate of Hesse was divided into four parts. William IV received about half of the territory, with Kassel as his capital. Hesse-Kassel expanded in 1604 when Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel inherited the Landgr...
The Landgraves of Hesse-Kassel were famous for renting out their army to European Great Powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was a widespread practice at the time for small countries to rent out troops to larger countries in exchange for subsidies. International jurists drew a distinction between mercenaries and auxiliaries (Hilfstruppen)....
The village of Hessen Cassel, Indiana, near Fort Wayne, founded by German immigrants, is named for the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel.[citation needed]
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Hedwig of Hesse-Kassel was a princess of Hesse-Kassel by birth and by marriage a Countess of Schaumburg.
Hedwig of Hesse-Kassel (born 30 June 1569 in Kassel; died: 7 July 1644 in Hagen) was a princess of Hesse-Kassel by birth and by marriage a Countess of Schaumburg. Life Hedwig was a daughter of Landgrave William IV of Hesse-Kassel (1532–1592) from his marriage to Sabine (1549–1581), a daughter of Duke Christopher of Württemberg .
Married Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg (1623–1683) daughter of George William, Elector of Brandenburg. William VII (1651 - 1670) Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. Charles (1654 – 1730) Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. Married Maria Amalia of Courland (1653–1711) daughter of Jacob Kettler, Duke of Courland.
Wikipedia. Date of birth. 30 June 1569 (statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584) Kassel. Date of death. 7 July 1644 Stadthagen. Occupation. aristocrat. Noble title. count. princess. Family. House of Hesse. Father. William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. Mother. Duchess Sabine of Württemberg. Sibling. Maurice, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.
