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Mechthild of Bavaria: Biography, Facts and Career

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Mechthild of Bavaria
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Mechthild of Bavaria (12 July 1532 – 2 November 1565 in Baden-Baden) was a German noblewoman. She was the daughter of William IV, Duke of Bavaria and his wife Marie. She was buried in the Stiftskirche at Baden-Baden. On 17 January 1557 she married Philibert, Margrave of Baden-Baden, and they had the following children:

Jakobea (16 January 1558 – 3 September 1597 in Düsseldorf), married Duke John William of Jülich-Cleves-Berg. Philip II (19 February 1559 in Baden-Baden – 17 June 1588), Margrave of Baden. Anna Maria (22 May 1562 – 25 April 1583 in Třeboň). Maria Salome (1 February 1563 – 30 April 1600 in Pfreimd). Mechthild is a German form of Matilde.

Quick facts about Mechthild of Bavaria

  • Full name: Mechthild of Bavaria
  • Born: 1532-07-12
  • Nationality: Germany
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q86349

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Who is Mechthild of Bavaria?

Mechthild of Bavaria (12 July 1532 – 2 November 1565 in Baden-Baden) was a German noblewoman.

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Mechthild of Bavaria is Germany.

When was Mechthild of Bavaria born?

Mechthild of Bavaria was born on 1532-07-12.

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