Jakobea of Baden
Margravine of Baden, Duchess of Jülich-Cleves-Berg
Born
January 16th, 1558
467 years ago
Died
1597
428 years ago — 39 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1558, one individual held the title of Margravine of Baden. Marriage to a Duke resulted in becoming the Duchess of Jülich-Cleves-Berg. This role involved navigating the complexities of court life and political alliances during a tumultuous period in German history. The individual contributed to the dynastic ties between the territories and played a role in the regional politics of the time.
Margravine of Baden
Duchess of Jülich-Cleves-Berg
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