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Anna of Saxony

Dutch princess (1545-1577)

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Anna of Saxony: Duchess consort of Saxe-Coburg

Anna of Saxony was the daughter of Maurice, Elector of Saxony, and Agnes of Hesse. Her wealth drew many suitors; she ultimately accepted the proposal of widowed William the Silent, and they were married on 25 August 1561. They had to flee the Netherlands in 1567 in the face of the Habsburg army dispatched to suppress the Dutch Revolt.

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Occupation: politician
Citizenship: Electorate of Saxony
Born: December 23, 1544
Died: December 18, 1577

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William the Silentspouse Countess Anna of Nassauchild Maurice of Nassauchild Countess Emilia of Nassauchild Christine von Dietzchild Maurice of Saxonyfather Agnes of Hessemother

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