Life
- 1480Born · Burghausen
- 1531Died · Neuburg an der Donau
- —abbess
Their story
Margarete von Bayern, born in Burghausen in 1480, was a distinguished member of the House of Wittelsbach. As Duchess of Bavaria, she held a position of considerable influence within the Holy Roman Empire during a period of significant political and religious change. Her life, spanning the late 15th and early 16th centuries, linked her to prominent European noble houses through familial ties. She passed away in Neuburg an der Donau in 1531, leaving behind a legacy woven into the intricate tapestry of Bavarian history. Her existence underscores the enduring power and lineage of the Wittelsbach dynasty.
Family
Parents: George the Rich Wittelsbach
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