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Anna of Saxony

Dutch princess (1545-1577) · Politicians · Lived 1544 to 1577 · aged 32

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.

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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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Politicians
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1544 to 1577 · aged 32