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Adriana of Nassau-Siegen
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| Countess Consort of Hanau-Münzenberg | |
Epitaph of Countess Adriana of Nassau-Siegen. Saint Mary's Church, Hanau. Photo: Reinhard Dietrich, 2009.
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Adriana Countess of Nassau-Siegen
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| Native name | Adriana Gräfin von Nassau-Siegen |
| Born | Adriana Gräfin zu Nassau, Vianden und Diez, Frau zu Breda 7 February 1449 Breda |
| Died | 15 January 1477 (aged 27) |
| Buried | Saint Mary's Church, Hanau |
| Noble family | House of Nassau-Siegen |
| Spouse(s) | Philip I of Hanau-Münzenberg |
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| Father | John IV of Nassau-Siegen |
| Mother | Mary of Looz-Heinsberg |
Countess Adriana of Nassau-Siegen (born 7 February 1449 – died 15 January 1477) was an important noblewoman from the House of Nassau-Siegen. This family was a branch of the famous House of Nassau, which had many powerful members. Adriana became the Countess of Hanau-Münzenberg when she married.
About Adriana's Life
Adriana was born in a city called Breda on February 7, 1449. She was the fourth daughter of Count John IV of Nassau-Siegen and his wife, Lady Mary of Looz-Heinsberg.
On September 12, 1468, Adriana married Count Philip I of Hanau-Münzenberg. He was born on September 21, 1449, and passed away on August 26, 1500.
Adriana died on January 15, 1477. She was buried in Hanau, at a church called Saint Mary's Church. Her epitaph (a special carving on her tomb) shows her praying. This epitaph and her gravestone are still very well preserved today.
Adriana's Children
Adriana and Philip had several children together:
- A daughter born in 1469, whose name and exact death date are not known.
- Adriana (born May 1, 1470 – died April 12, 1524). She married Philip, Count of Solms-Lich in 1489.
- Margaret (born April 6, 1471 – died September 5, 1503). Margaret became a nun at Liebenau monastery. A nun is a woman who dedicates her life to religious service.
- Count Reinhard IV (born March 14, 1473 – died January 30, 1512). He became the Count after his father in the year 1500. He married Catherine of Schwarzburg in 1496.
- Anne (born March 15, 1474 – died March 21, 1475).
- Mary (born March 4, 1475 – died May 18, 1476).
