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Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken: Biography, Facts and Career

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Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken
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Eleonora Catherine of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken (17 May 1626 – 3 March 1692), was a cousin and foster sister of Queen Christina of Sweden and sister of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden. After her brother's accession to the throne (1654), she and her siblings were all considered royal princesses and princes of Sweden. As the wife of Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Eschwege (1617–1655), she was by marriage Landgravine of Hesse-Eschwege, and after her husband's death acted as regent and administrator of his lands (1655–1692).

Quick facts about Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken

  • Full name: Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken
  • Born: 1626-05-17
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q74673

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Who is Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken?

Eleonora Catherine of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken (17 May 1626 – 3 March 1692), was a cousin and foster sister of Queen Christina of Sweden and sister of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden.

What nationality is Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken?

Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken is Germany.

When was Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken born?

Countess Palatine Eleonora Catherine of Zweibrücken was born on 1626-05-17.

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