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1255-70 Hereditary Countess
Margaretha von Hohenstaufen of Altenburg, Zwickau, Chemnitz etc.
Daughter of Emperor Friedrich II Hohenstaufen and Isabella of England. She
married Albrecht II von Thüringen, who committed adultery with Kunigunde von
Eisenberg.Margarethe escaped to Frankfurt where she died after 6 weeks. She
lived (1241-70).
A
1266-70 Regent Dowager Princess
Mathilde von Braunschweig-Lüneburg
1275-circa 1295/98
Abbess of Gernrode
Before his death her husband, Heinrich II the Fat von Anhalt-Aschersleben had
named her regent in the event of his death. In the beginning she used the name "Mechtild,
comitissa Ascharie et princeps in Anehalt" in the documents, the title of "princeps"
soon went to her sons, Otto I and Heinrich III, and thereafter she did not issue
decrees, she only accepted the decisions of her sons. In 1275 she became Abbess
of Gernrode and Frose, and continued as a mild and just ruler. She lived
(ca.1230-ca.1295/98).
Bautzen-Oberlausitz
1243-90 Hereditary Countess
Beatrix von Böhmen
Oldest daughter of King Wenzel I of Bohemia and Kunigunde von Schwabien, she was
given the rich dowries of Bautzen and Oberlausitz around Görlitz and Bautzen for
her marriage to Margrave Otto III of Brandenburg (1215-67). She was mother of
two daughters and four sons, and lived (1225-90).
Bayern (Bavaria)
748-54 Regent Dowager Princess Hiltrude
For Tassilo. She was daughter of Karl Martel
955-76 Regent Dowager Duchess Judith von Bayern
(
First wife of Friedrich II Hohestaufen, Duke of Schwaben und Franken
1183-92 Regent Dowager Princess Agnes van Loon
1078-...
Hereditary Countess Kunigunde von Meissen
Around 1100 Hereditary Countess Mechtild of Kiev
Bentheim-Steinfurt
1149-65 Administrator Gertrud
von Nordheim
of Bentheim and Rheineck
After her first husband, Count Siegfred von
Ballenstedt, Pfalzgraf bei Rhein was killed in battle, she fought for the
inheritance of their sons Count Siegfried zu Orlamünde (d. 1124) and Wilhelm,
Pfalzgraf bei Rhein (d. 1140), aided by her second husband, Count Otto von
Rheineck (d. 1150). Her third son Otto II von Rheineck was killed in 1149, and
therefore she administered his inheritance as her own fiefs until her death, and
had nothing more to do with the County Palantine by the Rhine. She managed to
have her daughter Sophie named Heiress of the County of Bentheim. Gertrud was
daughter of Heinrich the Fat of Northeim and Gertrud von Braunschweig, sister of
Empress Richenza, and lived (circa 11190-before 1165).
Circa 1165-76
Countess Regnant Sofia
von Rheineck
Succeeded mother and married to Dirk VI of Holland. Her second son, Otto,
succeeded her around 1166. (d. 1176)
1713-24 Regent Dowager Countess Isabella Justina van Hoorn of Bentheim und
Steinfurt
The widow of Count Ernst (1661-93-1713), she was regent for Friedrich Belgicus
Karl (1703-13-33), and lived (1661-1734).
Berg und Kleve
1218-48 Hereditary Countess
Irmgard
She was daughter of Adolf V and Bertha von Sayn. After her father's death
Archbishop Engelbert II of Köln took over as regent. In 1217 she married Count
Heinrich von Luxembourg-Limburg and they clamed the county in 1225, and her they
were recognized as her father's rightful successors, something which curtailed
the power of the bishop. She lived (circa 1200-48).
1348-84 Countess Regnant Margarta
Succeeded father, ruled with several co-regents
Blankenheim
1415 Hereditary
Countess Elisabeth von Blankenheim-Gerolstein und
Kasselburg
Her father, Gerhard VII died in 1406 and the territory was administered by her
uncle, Prince-Bishop Friedrich von Utrecht until his death in 1415. Her husband
Wilhelm I. von Loon of the house of Heinsberg, then came in possession of the
County.
1468-69 De Facto
Reigning Dowager Countess Marie von Croÿ
She managed to keep control of the territory for a period after her husband,
Wilhelm von Blankenheim, had been killed in battle, but in the end had to give
in to her in-laws. At first she pretended to be pregnant, and then petitioned
Duke Charles von Burgund for aid and assistance. In 1471 her marriage to Wilhelm
von Vierneburg ended the feud.
1468-70 Claimant Elisabeth von Schleiden of the County of Blankenheim
The daughter of Johanna von Blankenheim and Johann von Scheiden, she claimed the
County after her cousin, Wilhelm von Blankenheim, had been killed in battle,
without leaving any heirs. Elisabeth's son Dietrich von Manderscheid came in
possession of the territories Blankenheim and Gerolstein in 1470, but the
disagreements with other branches of the family continued for many years.
Brandenburg
1220-25 Regent Dowager
Margravine
Mechtild von der Lausitz
1319-20 Regent Dowager Margravine Agnes von Bayern
She was widow of Heinrich I, who reigned after 1293 until 1308/09 and died 1318.
Regent for son Heinrich II the Child (1319-20), who succeeded his cousin
Waldemar. In 1322 the Margravate was inherited by Ludwig V of Bavaria.
Braunschweig-Grubenhagen
1427-39 Regent Dowager Duchess Elisabeth von Braunschweig-Göttingen
Breitenegg
1675-87 Regent and Guardian
Dowager Countess Maria Anna Theresia von Haslang
She was in charge of the government in the Tillyschen Reichsgrafschaft
Breitenegg during the minority of her son, Ferdinand Lorenz Franz Xaver,
Reichsgraf von Tilly und Breitenegg (d. 1724). The County of the Realm had
received a seat and vote in the Imperial Diet in 1654.
1724-44
Countess of the Realm Maria Anna Katharina Theresia von Tilly
After the death of the last male of the family,
Ferdinand Lorenz Franz Xaver, Reichsgraf von Tilly und Breitenegg, she
inherited the County and Lordship. She promoted trade and crafts and brought
prosperity to the area. Her husband, Duke Anton Sebastian von Montfort, had died
in 1706 and since she had no children, she was succeeded by her cousin, Ignaz
Joseph Freiherrn von Gumppenberg of the immediate Reichsgrafschaft Breitenegg
Criechingen
Until 1705 Sovereign Countess Anna Dorothea von Criechingen
The daughter of Albrecht Ludwig and Altgräfin Agathe zu Salm-Kyburg, she was
married to Count Edzard Ferdinand von Ostfriesland-Rietberg. She was succeeded
by two sons, Edzard Eberhard Wilhelm, who died two years later and Friedrich
Ulrich, who was succeeded by his infant daughter, Christiane Luise, in 1710.
1710-32 Sovereign Countess Christiane Luise von Ostfriesland-Rietberg-Cirsena of
Criechingen, Lady of Rollingen etc.
She was only little more than one month old when her father, Count Friedrich
Ulrich of Rietberg, died. He had succeeded his brother three years earlier, who
had succeeded their mother Countess Anna Dorothea von Criechingen in 1705.
Christine Louise's mother was Marie Charlotte von Ostfriesland (1689-1761) and
she married Johann Ludwig von Wied-Runkel (1705-1762).
Dagsburg-Colmar (Elsass)
-
Egisheim, Dagsburg, Metz and Moha
1211/12-25 Hereditary Countess Gertrud von Egisheim-Dagsburg
Only daughter and sole heiress of Count Albrecht II von Egisheim-Dagsburg and
Gertrud von Baden. After the death of her first husband, Theobald I of
Upper-Lorraine in 1220, she married the son of Countess Blance de Champagne -the
later Count Theobald IV - and after their divorce in 1222 she married Count
Simon of Saarbrücken-Leiningen, Count of Dagsburg, who inherited her fiefs after
her death in 1225. She had no children and lived (1205-25).
Dhaun
Circa 1306-61 Heiress Hedwig of the Wildgrafschaft Dhaun and Grumbach
She was first married to Rheingraf Johann I vom Stein,
and secondly to Gerlach von Brunshorn.
Until after 1361 Heiress Hedwig of the Wildgrafschaft Dhaun und Grimace
Married to Rheingraf Johann I vom Stein and Gerlach von Brunsholm and Gerlach
von Brunshorn - and the foremother of the Salm-Dhaun family.
Diez
1388-97 Hereditary Countess Jutta von Diez
Daughter and heiress of Count Gernard VII von Diez and married to Adolf Graf von
Nassau-Dillenburg (1362-1420) and mother of one daughter, Jutta (d. 1424).
1500-23 Hereditary Countess Elisabeth
von Hessen-Marburg of ¼ of the County of Diez
and of of Katzenelnbogen
After her mother, Anna von Katzenelnbogen died in 1494 the County was in dispute
among her and her sister, Duchess Mathilda of Jülich-Berg (d. 1505), and a
compromise was not reached until 1520. Elisabeth was married to Johann V Count
of Nassau, Vianden, Katzenelnbogen and Diez, Baron of Breda, Stadtholder of
Gelre and Zutphen 1504-1505. She lived (1466-1523).
Eltern
973-1028 Countess Adela
The county was situated near Köln, Cologne
Falkenstein and Hernstein
1155 Hereditary Countess Judith
von Hernstein
After the death of her father, Count Herrand II von Falkenstein, she delegated
her rights to Falkenstein and Hernstein to Duke Otto. She was first married to
Nizo von Raitenbach (d. circa 1183) and Albero Wolf von bocksberg (d. circa 1230)
and mother of Konrad von Hohenfels (d. 1233) and Albero Wolf von Bocksberg (b.
circa 1230). Neither the date of her birth or death is known.
1537-circa 54 Lady Regnant Anna
von Haracourt of Bettingen, Dollendorf, Fischbach, Falkenstein and Everlingen
She was already old when she inherited the "Haracourt Inheritance" from the last
male of the family, Count Wilhelm von Haracourt-Dollendorf-Brandenburg. Her
daughter Anna von Solm, Heiress of Dollendorf (d. 1557) married as his second
wife, Count Jakob von Manderscheid-Kail and, Anna von Haracourt declared that
her granddaughter, Anna von Manderscheid (1630-61) should be her sole heir, but
in the end the inheritance was divided among the Manderscheid-Kail and Solm
families.
Formabach
1059-90 Hereditary Countess Helwig von Formabach
1090-91 Hereditary Countess Agnes von Rheinfelden
Friaul
Until 1040 Hereditary Countess
Hademut of Friaul
Oldest daughter and sole heir of Weigand von Fraul and Willbirg von Ebersberg.
She married Poppo I Count von Weimar-Orlamunde.
Fürstenberg
1804-06 Regent Dowager Princess Elisabetha Alexandrina von Thurn und Taxis
1806-circa 14 Guardian of Fürstenberg
The widow of Prince Karl Joseph Aloys (1760-99), she was regent for son Karl
Egon II (1796-1804-54), who succeeded his cousin as Reichsfürst of Fürstenberg.
In 1806 the principality was incorporated into Württemberg but the family kept
it's title and possessions. She lived (1767-1822).
Görz
1323-28 Regent Dowager Countess Beatrix von Nieder-Bayern of Görz
1323-26 and 1335-38 Regent of Treviso (Italy)
1332-34 Captain General of Aquileia and Administrator of Friuli (Italy)
After the death of her second husband, Heinrich III. Graf von Görz, she was
regent for son Johann Heinrich IV. Graf von Görz (1322-23-38). She was daughter
of Duke Stephan I of Nieder-Bayern and Jutta von Schweidnitz, and lived
(1302-60).
Groitzsch
1124-44 Hereditary Countess Bertha
Haldersleben
1056-1116 Countess Gertrud
Her daughter Hedwig II von Stade died 1078.
Hallermund
1167 Sovereign Countess Adelheid von Loccum
She was daughter of Count Wilbrand I von Loccum-Hallermund and Beatrix on
Rheineck, and first married Count Konrad von Wasse, Vizthum von Hildesheim and
secondly Count Günther von Käfernburg und Hallermund. Mother of two sons and two
daughters.
Hanau-Lichtenberg
1452-57 Joint Guardian Dowager Countess Margareta von Mosbach of Hanau-Lichtenberg
(Germany)
Her husband, Reinhard IV, died after only one year reign, her oldest son, the 3
year old Philipp IV the Younger, was given half the county and her
brother-in-law Philipp the Older reigned in the south of the Mains with the
Lordship Babenhausen and at the same time he was guardian for her son. Born as
Pfalzgräfin von Mosbach, and lived (1432-57).
Hessen-Homburg
1638-48 Regent
Dowager Landgravine Margareta Elisabetha von
Leiningen-Westerburg-Schaumburg
After the death of her husband, Friedrich I
(1585-1622-38), she was regent for son, Wilhelm Christoph Landgraf zu
Bingenheim (1625-81).
The mother of 6 children, she lived (1604-67).
1751-66 Regent Dowager
Landgravine Ulrike Louise von Solms-Braunfels
She was widow of Friedrich IV (1724-46-51) and regent for son Friedrich V (b.
1848). She was engaged in legal battles over the regency with Landgraf Ludwig
VIII of Hessen-Darmstadt, and lived (1731-92).
Hessen-Kassel
1663-67 Regent Dowager Landgravine Hedwig Sofie von Brandenburg
For Wilhelm VII (1663-70) and Karl (1670-1730)
Hessen-Philippsthal
1868 De-facto Guardian Dowager
Landgravine Marie von Württemberg
Her husband, Landgraf Carl II (1803-68), died shortly after Hessen was occupied
by Prussia and Kurhessen became a Prussian province. Her husband had named her
as guardian of their sons. The oldest, Landgraf Ernst (1846-1925) did not have
eihter the political experience or the economic capability to enable him to
stand up to the concequences of the annexation. In Philippsthal she promoted
trade, agriculture and artisans and thereby managed to create economic growht.
During her husband's liftime she had already started schools, kindergardens and
asylums. She spend much of her time negotiating the financial settlements for
her sons and other relatives of the Hessen-Philippsthal and Barchfeld-lines with
the Prussian authorities which had "beslaglagt" the fortunes of the family and
introduced heavy taxes on their remaining possessions. Not until 1883 a final
arrangement was reached. She was daughter of Duke Eugen II. von Württemberg
(1788-1857) and his wife Mathilde von Waldeck-Pyrmont, and lived (1818-88).
She succeeded her brother, Wilhelm-Ernst-Gottfried, Reichsgraf von Hillesheim
und Herr zu Reipoltskirchen. The county was occupied by France and lost it's
independence around 1806, but the possessions remained in the hands of her
descendants by her marriage to Ambrosius Franz Reichsgraf zu Spee. She lived
(1728-1807).
1806-13 Countess Maria Walburga, Erbgräfin Harrach-Lustenau-Hohenems-Kunewald
Married to Clemens Alois Graf Reichserbtruchseß Waldburg-Zeil Trauchburg
(1753-1817), the brother of Prince Maximilian Wunibald Waldburg-Zeil-Trauchburg.
After her mother's death in 1806 she takes over the Reichshof Lustenau, but in
1806 it becomes part of Bavaria. In 1811 the king of Bavaria transfers all the
sovereign rights (Landesherrlichen Ansprüche und Rechte) in Vorarlberg to her,
including the rights to Lustenau. After her death in 1813 her son inherits the
territory.
1652 Regent Dowager Countess Sophie von Pfalz-Zweibrücken und Birkenfeld
She was widow of Kraft VII zu Hohenlohe-Neuenstein (1582-1615-41) and mother of
Count Johann Friedrich I von Hohenlohe in Öhringen etc. lived (1593-1670).
1689-98 Possible Regent Dowager Princess Marie Klara von Berg of
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
After the death of her husband, Maximilian von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, she
might have been the person who was regent for their son Prince and Count
Meinrad II Karl Anton von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1673-1715). Her second
grandson, Franz Wilhelm Nikolaus, was created Count zum Bergh u.Hohenzollern in
1712. She lived (1635-1715).
1785-87 Possible Regent Dowager Princess
Johanna von Hohenzollern-Berg of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
After the death of her husband, Karl Friedrich von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, she
might have been the person who was regent for Prince and Count Anton von
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, (1762-85-1805-31), her 8th and first surviving son,
until her own death. The regency continued for one more year. Also mother of 4
daughters ofwhom only one survied into adulthood. Daughter of the "Dutch" Count
Franz von Hohenzollern-Bergh and Marie Katharina von Waldburg-Zeil, she lived
(1727-87).
The widow of Count Adolf VII of Holstein-Plön (who reigned 1358-90), she made a
treaty on behalf of King Albrecht von Mecklenburg of Sweden and Duke Johan of
Mecklenburg, which transferred the regency of Sweden, Mecklenburg and the
Counties of Mecklenburg, Schwerin and Rostock, to king Albrecht's brother. She
signed the treaty together with Abbot Johan Doberum, 14 Mecklenburgian knights
and various Mayors.
Holstein-Wagrien
1164-76 Regent Dowager Countess Mechtild von Schwarzburg-Käfernburg
Hövel
Circa 1059-after 60 Hereditary Countess Ida von Werl-Hövel of Hövel
After 1060-... Hereditary
Countess Adelheid von Lauffen of
Hövel, Unna, Telgte and Warendorf
She was married to Cunt Salentin VII of Isenburg in Salm und Hohenstein (d. circa
1534). Her son, Anton zu Sankt-Johannisberg died 1536.
Isenburg and Wied
She was the last of her line and married Dietrich IV von Runkel. Their son,
Friedrich IV, was created Count zu Wied in 1454.
Jever
1517 Miss Dorothea
1517-36 Miss Anna
Katzenelnbogen
1500-23 Hereditary Countess Elisabeth
von Hessen-Marburg of Katzenelnbogen and ¼ of the County of Diez
After her mother, Anna von Katzenelnbogen died in 1494 the County was in dispute
among her and her sister, Duchess Mathilda of Jülich-Berg (d. 1505), and a
compromise was not reached until 1520. Elisabeth was married to Johann V Count
of Nassau, Vianden, Katzenelnbogen and Diez, Baron of Breda, Stadtholder of
Gelre and Zutphen 1504-1505. She lived (1466-1523).
Kirchenberg
1799-1827 Sovereign Burgravine Luise of Kirchberg and Sovereign Countess of
Sayn-Hardenburg, Lady of Farnrode
In 1788 she married Friedrich-Wilhelm von Nassau-Weilburg (1789-1816)
and her territory was
incorporated into his lands after their marriage. She was daughter of Wilhelm-Georg
and succeeded Johann-August (1714-77-99), and lived (1772-1827).
Knyphausen
It was a sovereign "Herrlichkeit" (including Sengwarden, Fedderwarden and Accum)
which was ruled by the Grafen von Aldenburg (1667 - 1733) and the Grafen von
Bentinck (1733 - 1806/1818), respectively. From 1825 to 1854, the "Herrlichkeit"
Knyphausen was a semi-sovereign "Herrlichkeit" under Oldenburg rule, from 1854
on it was under undivided Oldenburg rule.
1680-1701 Regent Dowager Baroness Charlotte Amélie de la Trémoïlle of Knyphausen
After her husband's death at 27th of October 1680 she became regent for her
unborn child. Her son, Anton II was born 8 months later at 26th of June 1681. He
was Baron of the Reichsfreie Herrlichkeit Knyphausen (semi-independent
territory) until his death in 1738, when he was succeeded by daughter,
Charlotte-Sophie von Aldenburg. Charlotte Amélie lived (1681-1738).
1768-83 Regent Dowager Baroness Marie Katharina von Tuyll of Knyphausen
Regent for Wilhelm II Gustav (1762-35), who reigned 1768-1810, 1813 and 1818-35.
The territory was annexed to the Netherlands in 1810 and occupied by Russia
1813-18. Marie Katharina lived (1743-98).
Stewardship
of the Archbishopric of Collogne (Erzbishoftum von
Köln)
Until 1474 Hereditary Marshall
Irmgard von Wevelinghoven of the Archbishopric of
Köln and Heiress of Alfter
She was married to Count Johann VI von Reifferscheid, Count zu Salm (d. 1475).
Leiningen
From 1197 Sovereign Countess
Lukarde von Leiningen
Succeeded father, Emich IV von Leiningen and married to Count Simon II von
Saarbrücken. Mother of three sons - of whom one was count of Saarbrücken, one
count of Leiningen and the third became bishop of Worms.
From 1467 Sovereign Countess Margarete of Leiningen-Westerburg
After the death of her brother Hesso, the last male of the family, she took
possession of the lands. She was the widow of Richard zu Westerburg and became
the founder of the lines of Alt-Leiningen-Westerburg and
Neu-Leiningen-Westerburg.
Limburg and Broich
1458-79 Sovereign Countess Margaretha von Limburg
She succeeded her father, Wilhelm and was married to Wilhelm von Buren and
Gumprecht II von Neuenahr, and lived (1406-79).
Co-Heiresses of the
Counties of Limpurg-Sontheim, Limpurg-Speckfeld and Limpurg-Gaildorf
1690-99
Joint Sovereign Countess
Juliane Charlotte von Limpurg-Gaildorf of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf of a
Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
Oldest daughter of Count Wilhelm Heinrich von Limpurg-Gaildorf, she remained
unmarried.
1690-1734
Joint Sovereign Countess
Juliana Dorothea I von Limpurg-Gaildorf of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf of a
Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
Second daughter of Count Wilhelm Heinrich von Limpurg-Gaildorf, she was married
to Eucharius Kasimir von Löwenstein-Wertheim (d. 1698) and Johann-Wilhelm von
Würmbrand, and succeeded by her daughter, Juliana Dorothea II, and lived
(1694-1734).
1690-1757
Joint Sovereign Countess
Wilhelmina Christina von Limpurg-Gaildorf of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Third daughter of Count Wilhelm Heinrich von Limpurg-Gaildorf Married to Ludwig
Heinrich von Solms-Assenheim (d. 1728). Mother of 15 children and succeeded by 2
sons and 4 daughters, Eleonora Friederika, Dorothea, Sophia Luise and Charlotte.
Wilhelmina Christina lived (1679-1757).
1690-1705
Joint Sovereign Countess Sophia
Elisabeth von Limpurg-Gaildorf of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Unmarried daughter of Count Wilhelm Heinrich von Limpurg-Gaildorf.
1705-17
Joint Sovereign Countess
Albertine zu Limpurg-Speckfeld of a Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
She was daughter of Georg-Eberhard Lord zu Limpurg-Speckfeld, whose brother of
Volrath zu Limpurg-Sponheim left five daughters and co-heirs. Albertine was
married to Friedrich von Welz, and succeeded by son, Friedrich Ernst.
1705-65
Joint Sovereign Countess
Christine zu Limpurg-Speckfeld of a Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
Second daughter of Georg-Eberhard Lord zu Limpurg-Speckfeld. She had no children
with her husband Victor-Sigismund von Grävenitz.
1705-54
Joint Sovereign Countess Amalia
Alexandra Friederike zu Limpurg-Speckfeld of a Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
Third daughter of daughter of Georg-Eberhard Lord zu Limpurg-Speckfeld, she was
first married to Johann Georg von Wolframsdorf and secondly to Count Joachim von
Rechteren (d. 1715) and succeeded first by oldest son Count Friedrich-Ludwig
von Rechteren-Limburg, who was succeeded by his son Adolf Friedrich who reigned
until 1819, until he was succeeded by Amalia's youngest son, Friedrich-Reinhald.
Amalia, whose daughter, Josine-Elisabeth was also co-heiress, lived (1689-1754).
1713-35
Joint Sovereign Countess
Wilhelmina-Sofia zu Limpurg-Sontheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
The oldest daughter of Vollrath, Lord zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to
Graf Rudolf von Prösing (d. 1718), and succeeded by daughter, Juliane Franziska.
Second daughter of Vollrath, Lord zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to
Ludwig-Georg von Hessen-Homburg, and succeeded by daughter, Maria.
1713-38
Joint Sovereign Countess
Sophia-Eleonora zu Limpurg-Sontheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Third daughter of Vollrath, Lord zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to
Friedrich-Karl von Erbach (d. 1731) and succeeded by two daughters Sophia
Christine and Friederike.
1713-46
Joint Sovereign Countess Amöne
Sophia I zu Limpurg-Sontheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Fourth daughter of daughter of Vollrath, Lord zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was
married to Heinrich-Friedrich zu Löwenstein-Wertheim. She was succeeded by a
number of sons among others Johann-Ludwig-Vollrath Friedrich-Ludwig, who
married the daughters of her sister Sophia Eleonora: Friederike and
Sophia-Christine. Her two daughters, Amoene Sophia II and Karoline Christiane
also shared the inheritance. Amöne Sophia I lived (1684-1746).
1713-46
Joint Sovereign Countess
Friederike Auguste zu Limpurg-Sontheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim [-Schmeidenfeld-Speckfeld]
Fifth daughter of daughter of Vollrath, Lord zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was
married to Christian-Heinrich von Schönburg-Waldenburg (d. 1753) and succeeded
by daughter, Sophia.
1734
Joint Sovereign Countess
Juliana Dorothea II von Löwenstein-Wertheim of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf [-Wurmbrand]
Succeeded her mother, Juliana Dorothea I, and married to Heinrich I von Reuss zu
Schleitz (d. 1744), and succeeded by daughter, Luise, and lived (1726-73).
1734-73
Joint Sovereign Countess Luise
von Reuss zu Schleitz of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Second daughter of Juliana Dorothea I, she was married to Christian-Wilhelm von
Sachsen-Gotha (d. 1748) and Johann August von Sachsen-Gotha (d. 1767), and
succeeded by a daughter from each marriage.
1734-56
Joint Sovereign Countess Maria
Anna Margaretha von Wurmbrand-Stuppach of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
[-Wurmbrand]
Third daughter of Juliana Dorothea I, she married her cousin Wilhelm-Karl-Ludwig
von Solms-Assenheim, and was succeeded by daughter Christiane-Wilhelmina, and
lived (1702-56).
1735-75
Joint Sovereign Countess
Juliana-Franziska von Prösing of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Also known as Countess Von Prösing von Limburg, she was daughter of
Wilhelmina-Sofia zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to Rheingraf Karl-Vollrath
zu Solm-Grumbach (d. 1768), and succeeded by son, Karl-Ludwig, who married
Elisabeth-Christine von Leningen, Co-Heiress von Gaildorf and then to Friederike
von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein, co-heiress von Sontheim (1767-1849). Juliana-Franziska
lived (1709-75).
1738-41
Joint Sovereign Countess Sophia
Christine zu Erbach-Erbach of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Daughter of Sophia-Eleonora zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she married Friedrich Ludwig
von Löwenstein, joint heir of Spontheim, trough his mother Amoene Sofie I. They
had one daughter, Sophie Charlotte, who lived (1739-42). Friedrich-Ludwig
remarried with Sophie Luise zu Solms Assenheim, who lived (1709-73). Sophia
Christine lived (1716-41).
1738-86
Joint Sovereign Countess
Friederike zu Erbach-Erbach of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Sophia-Eleonora zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to Johann-Ludwig-Vollrath
von Löwenstein-Wertheim, brother of Friedrich Ludwig. They were succeeded by
son, Johann Karl, who had two sons. Friederike lived (1722-86).
1746-77 Joint Sovereign Countess
Maria Friederike Sophia Charlotte von Hessen-Homburg of a Portion of
Limpurg-Sontheim [Limpurg-Gröningen]
The daughter of Christiane-Magdalena zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was married to
Karl-Philipp von Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Barstein, inherited the castle of
Untergröningen, and was succeeded by son, Ludwig Leopold (1777-98-99).
1746-79
Joint Sovereign Countess Amöne
Sophia II zu Löwenstein-Wertheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
She was daughter of Amöne Sophia I zu Limpurg-Sontheim, and married to Bertrand-Philipp
von Gronsfeld-Diepenbroick, and was succeeded by son, Johann Bertrand.
She lived (1718-79).
1746-93
Joint Sovereign Countess
Karoline Christiane zu Löwenstein-Wertheim of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Youngest daughter of Amöne Sophia I zu Limpurg-Sontheim, and married to
Karl-Christian-Wilhelm von Pückler (d. 1786) and succeeded by daughter,
Wilhelmine Henriette Karoline and two sons. Karoline Christiane lived (1719-93).
1746-57
Joint Sovereign Countess Sophia
von Schönburg-Waldenburg of a Portion of
Limpurg-Sontheim-Schmiedenfeld-Speckfeld
Known as Countess von Rechteren Limpurg, she was the daughter of Friederike
Auguste zu Limpurg-Sontheim, she was first married to her cousin Johann Philipp
von Löwenstein-Wertheim, who was son of her mother, Friederike Auguste's sister,
Amoene Sophia I. Secondly married to her relative Friedrich Ernst von Weltz,
the son of Albertine von Limburg-Speckfeld. Sophie was succeeded by daughter,
Friederike-Amoene, and lived (1712-57).
1754-1804
Joint Sovereign Countess Josine-Elisabeth
von Rechteren of a Portion of Limpurg-Speckfeld
Also known as Countess von Rechteren Limpurg, she succeeded her mother, Amalia
zu Limpurg-Speckfeld, had no children with her husband, August Friedrich von
Hohenlohe, and lived (1738-1804/5).
1756-1803
Joint Sovereign Countess
Christiane Wilhelmina von Solms-Assenheim of Limpurg-Gaildorf-Wurmbrand
Daughter vend of Maria Anna Margaretha von Wurmbrand-Stuppach, she married
Karl-Friedrich-Wilhelm von Leningen (d. 1807) and succeeded by one daughter,
Franziska Auguste von Grumbach, and a number of grandchildren, and lived
(1736-1803).
1757-65
Joint Sovereign Countess
Friederike Amöne von Löwenstein-Wertheim of
Limpurg-Sontheim-Schmedenfeld-Speckfeld (Germany)
Succeeded her mother, Sophia von Schönburg-Waldenburg , and married her cousin
Friedrich von Pückler, who was son of her father's sister Karoline Christiane.
Friederike Amöne was succeeded by daughter, Karoline, and lived (1739-67).
1757-74
Joint Sovereign Countess
Dorothea Sophie Wilhelmine von Solms-Assenheim of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Second daughter of Wilhelmina Christina von Limpurg-Gaildorf, she was married to
Josias von Waldeck-Bergheim (d. 1763), and succeeded by son and daughter,
Karoline, she lived (1698-1774).
1757-62
Joint Sovereign Countess
Eleonora Friederika von Solms-Assenheim of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
The daughter of Wilhelmina Christina von Limpurg-Gaildorf, she was married to
Karl-Friedrich von Isenburg und Büdinge in Meerholtz, was succeeded by son and
daughter, Christine, and lived (1703-62).
1757-78
Joint Sovereign Countess Sophia
Luise von Solms-Assenheim of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Third daughter of Wilhelmina Christina von Limpurg-Gaildorf, she was married to
Friedrich Ludwig von Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg, co-heir of Sontheim. They
had no children.
1757-72
Joint Sovereign Countess
Charlotte Christina von Solms-Assenheim of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Youngest daughter of Second daughter of Wilhelmina Christina von
Limpurg-Gaildorf, she was unmarried.
1762-1802
Joint Sovereign Countess
Christine von Isenburg-Meerholtz of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Daughter of Eleonora Friederika von Solms-Assenheim, she married Georg-Friedrich-Ludwig
von Waldeck (d. 1771). She sold her part to her cousin Karl Ludwig, and died
(1808).
1765-87
Joint Sovereign Countess
Karoline Sophie Luise Maria Henriette Leopolde von Pückler of a Portion of
Limpurg-Sontheim
The unmarried daughter and successor of Friederike Amoene von Löwenstein-Wertheim.
After her death her half-brother, Friedrich (son of her father in his second
marriage), inherited her part of the possessions.
1773-89
Joint Sovereign Countess
Auguste Luise Friederike von Sachsen-Coburg of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Daughter of Luise von Reuss zu Schleitz and her first husband Christian Wilhelm
von Sachsen-Gotha, she was married to Friedrich-Karl von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt,
and lived (1752-1805).
1773-80
Joint Sovereign Countess Luise
von Sachsen-Coburg of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Second daughter of Luise von Reuss zu Schleitz with her second husband, Johann
August von Gotha-Gotha, she was married to Grand Duke Friedrich-Franz I von
Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1756-1837), and lived (1756-1808).
1774-1801
Joint Sovereign Countess
Karoline von Waldeck-Pyrmont of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Unmarried daughter and successor of Dorothea von Solms-Assenheim. Her brother
Josias (1774-88) was succeeded by son, Karl who died in 1849, and first was
succeeded by son Richard (1835-49-63) and then by daughter Mathilde (b. 1826),
who was married to Karl von Aldenburg-Betnick.
1793-1800
Joint Sovereign Countess
Wilhelmine Henriette Karoline von Pückler of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Successor of her mother, Karoline Christiane zu Löwenstein-Wertheim, she married
Johann-Ludwig von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein (d. 1796), who had previously
been married to her older sister, Friederike Luise, who died 1772. She was
succeeded by two sons and three daughters; Karoline, Friederike and Luise, and
lived (1746-1800).
1800-33
Joint Sovereign Countess
Karoline Wilhelmine von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein of a Portion of
Limpurg-Sontheim
Daughter of Wilhelmine Henriette von Pückler, and married to Karl-Ludwig von
Isenburg und Büdingen in Meerholtz (d. 1832). She sold her part to her relative
Alexander von Pückler, and lived (1764-1833).
1800-49 Joint Sovereign Countess
Friederike von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
The daughter of Wilhelmine Henriette von Pückler, she married Karl-Ludwig von
Salm, Wild- und Rheingraf von Grumbach and Co-heir von Sontheim (d. 1799) and
succeeded by son, Friedrich. She lived (1767-1849).
1800-28
Joint Sovereign Countess Luise
von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein of a Portion of Limpurg-Sontheim
Daughter of Wilhelmine Henriette von Pückler, she was married to Emil von
Bentheim-Tecklenburg (d. 1837) and succeeded by three sons, and lived
(1768-1828).
1800-49
Joint Sovereign Countess
Wilhelmine Elisabeth Karoline von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein of a Portion of
Limpurg-Sontheim
The daughter of Wilhelmine Henriette von Pückler, she married Friedrich zu
Bentheim-Tecklenburg, and lived (1773-1856).
1803-10
Joint Sovereign Countess
Franziska Auguste von Salm-Grumbach of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Daughter of Christiane Wilhelmina von Solms-Assenheim's daughter Elisabeth
Christine, who died 1792, and Karl-Ludwig von Salm-Grumbach. She was married to
Wilhelm von Solms-Braunfels, and succeeded by son, Ferdinand.
1803-32
Joint Sovereign Countess
Karoline Sophia von Leningen of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf [-Wormbrand]
Succeeded mother, Christiane Wilhelmina von Solms-Assenheim, and married
Friedrich Magnus von Solms-Wildenfels.
1803-26
Joint Sovereign Countess Luise
zu Erbach-Erbach of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Daughter of Christiane Wilhelmina von Solms-Assenheim's daughter Luise Charlotte
and Franz von Erbach, married to Alexander von Pückler, who bought part of the
Limbourg-Possessions of their relative, Karoline Wilhelmine von
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein. Luise was succeeded by daughter, Luise von Pückler.
1826
Joint Sovereign Countess Luise
von Pückler of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Married to August von Röder and sold her parts to Waldeck after her father's
death.
1863-99
Joint Titular Countess Mathilde
von Waldeck-Pyrmont of a portion of Limpurg-Gaildorf
Daughter of Count Karl zu Waldeck und Pyrmont and Limpurg-Gaildorf (1778-1849),
and married to Karl von Aldenburg-Bentinck (1772-1864) and lived (1826-99)
Lippe
When her husband, Simon IV, died, her oldest
son, Bernhard VII, was hardly one year old and
she was pregnant with the second. She was in
serious disputes with her brother-in-law, Otto, Dean of the
Cathedral of Köln, who was named
Guardian. In 1433 gave part of the Lordship
as security for lones he took out in order to secure her dowry
at the Castle Brake, where she moved - without her
sons. Otto died the
same year and Archbishop Dietrich von Moers of Köln, the brother of her
mother-in-law Elisabeth, was named regent. She lived (Ca 1411-56).
After the death of her husband, Simon V,
she became guardian for her 8 year old son, Bernhard VIII, the 15. Noble Lord to
Lippe and 2. Count to Lippe (Edler Herr und Graf zur Lippe), and Count Adolf von Schaumburg, Koadjutors von Köln,
Count Jobst von Hoya were regents until 1438. She lived (1509-40).
After the death of her husband, Bernhard
VIII (1527-36-63), she was in disputes with the regents for her son Simon VI,
mainly Count Hermann Simon zu Pyrmont (d. 1576). Her son was appointed Imperial
Commissioner and was in charge of mediating heredtiary disputes and gained more
and more importance as the years went by. She lived (1524-83).
1627-31
Guardian Dowager Countess Maria Magdalena von Waldeck-Wildungen
Her son Simon Ludwig (1610-27-36) succeeded his half-brother, Simon VII.
(1587-1613-27) under the regency of her father, count Christian zu Waldeck. She
lived (1606-71).
After the death of her husband, Simons Ludwig, she claimed the regency for her
Simon Philipp (1632-36-50), but since she was only 24 and therefore not fully of
age - at the time one reached the age of majority at the age of 25 - she aspired
to have her father, Christian von Waldeck named Co-Guardian or Contutor - he had
already been regent for Simon Ludwig. Her claims were supported by the courts
and Imperial decrees, but her brothers-in-law ignored her rights and were
de-facto in charge of the regency. As she feared that her sons were in danger of
being taken away from her, she made contact with some troops from Hessen-Darmstadt,
who secured the children and placed them under the protection of Landgrave
The son of her husband Simon August from
his second marriage, Leopold I.(1767-82-1802) was under
guardiahship before beling placed under Quratorship 1790-95
by his realtive, Count Ludwig
Heinrich Adolf zur Lippe. In 1789 Leopold was named Prince zur
Lippe. His wife, Pauline von Anhalt became regent for their son in 1802.
Christine Charlotte was the fourth wife
of
Magdeburg
9?? Metropolitana Edith of
Germany
She was Emperor Otto I's first wife. (Date of tenure of office to be determined)
Manderscheid
1546-81 Countess Erika
Married Phillip IV von Nassau-Weilburg, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
1548-53 De facto Regent Dowager Countess Margaretha von Wied-Runckel of
Manderscheid-Blankenheim
After the death of Arnold of Manderscheid-Blankenheim, two male relatives are
appointed guardians of her children, but they does not seem to have taken much
part in the governing of the county, and she was in fact the regent until her
oldest son, Hermann, came of age. Two of her daughters became Princess-Abbesses
of Essen - Elisabeth VI and VII and another, Margaretha was Abbess of Elten and
Vreden. A son, Johann, was Prince-Bishop of Strassburg. Margaretha von Wied
later married a Count of Bentheim, and (d. 1571).
1486-1503 Regent Margareta von Mansfeld of Mansfeld zu Hinter-Ort
After the death of her husband, Ernst I, she became regent for one year old son,
Albrecht VII. She lived (1450-1531).
1546-60 (†) Regent Dowager Countess Amalie von
Leising of Mansfeld-Vorderort zu Bornstädt, Dame de Penig
After the death of her husband, Philipp II (1502-46), she was regent for son,
Bruno II (1545-1615). Their three other children died young. She was daughter of
Hugo von Leisnig and Dorothea Schenkin von Landsberg, and lived (1508-60).
1567-79 Regent Dowager Countess Margarethe von Braunschweig-Lüneburg of Mansfeld
zu Hinter-Ort
After the death of her husband, Count Johann von Mansfeld, she became regent for
son Ernst VI (1561-1609). She was daughter of Duke Ernst I von
Braunschweig-Lüneburg and Sofie von Mecklenburg, and lived (1534-96).
1632-37 Regent Dowager Countess Agnes Reuss zu Gera of Mansfeld zu Heldrugen,
After the death of her husband, Ernst Ludwig von Mansfeld, (1605-32) she became
regent for son, Christoph Heinrich (1628-37) until his death. She was daughter
of Heinrich II Reuss zu Plauen, Lord zu Lobenstein, Gera, Herr zu
Ober-Kranichfeld and his second wife n Magdalene von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt, and
lived (1600-42).
1647-58 Regent Dowager Countess Barbara Magdalena
von Mansfeld-Hinterort of Mansfeld-Eisleben
After the death of her husband, Johann Georg II von Mansfeld-Eisleben, she
was regent by his oldest son Hoyer Christoph II von Mansfeld-Eisleben, (1636-53)
from his marriage to Barbara Maria zu Stolberg in Schwarza (1596-1636). Barbara
Magdalena became regent for her own son, Johann Georg III, when he succeeded
older half-brother at the age of 13.She was daughter of Count David von Mansfeld
zu Schraplau (1573-1628) and his second wife, Juliane Marie Reuss zu Gera
(1598-1650). She later married Anton von Werthern, Georg Andreas Schwab von
Lichtenberg and Georg Albert von Mansfeld-Vorderort (1642-96/97), and
lived (1618-96).
1780-94 Countess Regnant Marie Isabella von Mansfeld-Vorderort-Bornstedt of
Mansfeld, Princess of Fondi
The oldest daughter of Heinrich Paul Franz II, Count von Mansfeld-Vorderort,
Fürst von Fondi and his second wife Marie Josefa Czerninova z Chudenicz, she was
the sole heiress of the Mansfeld-Querfurt Line of the Conts of Mandsfeld. She
had married the Bohemian Prince Franz Gundackar von Colloredo, and 1789 the
Emperor of Austria granted them the right to merge their name and shields, and
they founded the new line of Colloredo-Mansfeld. Anna
Maria Isabella Ludmilla Johanna Adalberta Michaela Franziska was mother of nine
children, and lived (1750-94).
1773 Sovereign Countess Louise-Marguerite von der Marck of Marck and Schleiden,
Baroness of Lummen, Seraing-le-Château and Schaffenburg (Germany and France)
She succeeded her father, Ludwig-Peter de La Marck van Schleiden (1701-50-73),
and married to Charles Marie Raymond de Ligne, Duc d'Arenberg et d'Aerschot
(1721-78). Mother of eight children, and lived (1730-1820).
She was her husband, Johann Albrecht II's third wife and gave birth to his first
surviving son, Gustav Adolf, in 1633. He named her, as regent and guardian in
his will, jointly with the reformed Elector Kurfürst Georg Wilhelm von
Brandenburg. Johann Albrecht wanted his son to be raised in the Calvinist faith,
but the Lutheran duke Adolf Friedrich von Mecklenburg-Schwerin protested. He
demanted that she withdrew to her dowry in Strelitz and left the child with him.
At the funeral the present princes tried to mediate but failed, she refused to
close her Calvinist chapel. Her opponents tried to oust her from the castle with
all means. Adolf Friedrich kidnapped his nephew from the Castle of Güstrow and
raised him with his own children in the Lutheran faith in Bützow, and he also
took over the guardianship of Güstrow. She appealed at the Emperor tried to find
support in Sweden. Even though Adolf Friedrich harassed her, she did not move
to her dowry until 1644, and from then on her 11-year-old son lived at Güstrow
Castle. At the same time the Swedish, Imperial and Prussian troops crossed
through Mecklenburg several times, causing much looting and hardship. Also
mother of three daughters, she lived (1600-57).
Mecklenburg-Wismar
1222-27 Regent Dowager Duchess Katarina von Lauenburg
Meissen
1221-30 Regent Dowager Countess Jutta von Thüringen
For Count Heinrich. She lived (11183-1235)
1322-29 Regent Dowager Countess
Elisabeth von Lobdeburg und Arnshaugk of Meissen (Later part of Sachsen)
1329 Landgravine Regnant of Gotha
She was first regent for paralyzed husband, Graf Lambert and from 1324 for son
Regent for son Friedrich. Gotha was part of her dowry.
1381 Regent
Dowager Countess Katharina von Henneberg
Regent for Sons
She was daughter of Count Ulrich VII and Magalena von Oettingen, who married
secondly to Johann I von Montfort-Rothenfels-Wasserburg. Magdalena was the only
reigning Countess in the history of Tettnang. In 1521 Emperor Karl V gave her
Blutbann as a fief, in 1525 she was faced with a peasant-uprising and in 1541
the county was hit by plague.
Nassau-Saarbrücken (See below for Saarbrücken)
1604-05 Countess Regnant Anna
Succeeded father. Married to Georg von Nassau-Dillenburg. She lived (1565-1605)
Neuburg
1248-63
Hereditary Countess Agnes von Andechs-Meranien of the Counties of Neuburg and
Schärding am unteren Inn in Krain and Ried
She was daughter of Duke Otto VII von Meran and Beatrix von Bourgogne, and after
her brother Otto VIII, she was the last of the dynasty of Andechs. First married
to Freiederich II of Österreich and after their divorce in 1243 to Duke Ulrich
von Kärnten. She did not have any children, and lived (circa 1215-63).
Neuenahr and Limburg
1578-1600 Sovereign Lady Anna Walburga von Neuenahr-Bedburg of Moers, Bedburg,
Garsforf, Rosberg (Germany)
She succeeded her brother Hermann. Moers was occupied to
by the Archbishopcy of Köln 1584-88, by Maurits van Oranje 1588-94, Bedburg and
Garsdorf was claimed by Adolf Bentheim-Steinfurt and Roesberg was held by the
Ketler family 1578-circa 1595 until she sold the lordship to this family. She was
first married to Philipp von Hoorn and in 1575 to Adolf von Neuenahr. In 1594
she transferred Moers to Maurits and installed Adolf as
heir in Bedburg. She lived (1522-1600)
1589-1602 Sovereign Countess Amelie von Neuenahr-Alpen of Neuenahr und Limburg,
Acting Hereditary Marshal of the Diocese of Köln, Acting Lady of Alpen, Helpenstein and Lennep
(The Netherlands and Germany)
She was in charge of Vianden and a number of
attatched possessions 1579-87
as an inheritance from her first husband, Heinrich von Brederode (1531-68). She
married Friedrich
II von der Pfalz in 1569, but he died in 1576. In
1589 she inherited Limburg
from her halfbrother, Anton. The county had been
occupied by the Diocise of Köln since
1584. In 1590 she was was given the rights
of use of Alpen, Helpenstein, Lennep and Erbvogtei of Köln by
her half-sitster, Magdalena, who was the owner of the
territories after the death of their brother. Alpen was occupied by the
Republic of the Netherlands in 1597 and the following year by
the Spanish Low Countries wich also occopied. Helpenstein and
the Stewardship of Köln. 1600 she
took possession of Alpen and, she still held the right of
Linnep and Limburg, and was succeeded by sister, Magdalena,
the basis of the inheritance-settlement (erbvertrag)
from 1575. Also known as Amalia, she was daughter
of Gumprecht II. von Neuenahr-Alpen,
Count of Limburg (1505-1552/1556) and Carda von
Schaumburg (d. 1540) in her second marriage, and lived
(1539-1602)
Neu-Leiningen
1726-39 Regent Countess Dowager Margrethe Christiane Augusta
Danneskiold-Laurvig
Widow of Karl-Ludwig of Neu-Leiningen-Westerburg and regent for her two sons
Georg Karl I August Ludwig (1717-26-87) and Georg Ernst Ludwig (1718-26-59-65)
who were joint rulers. She was daughter of Count Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve,
natural son of king Frederik III of Denmark, and Countess Antoniette Augusta von
Altenburg. Margareta lived (1694-1761).
Nisangau
1086-1108 Heiress Judith von Böhmen of Nisangau and the Land Bautzen and the
Area Around Dresden
Nordamark
1003-07 Regent Dowager Countess
Godila von Rothenburg of… and Guardian of Nordmark
1787-91 Regent Dowager Countess Christiane Luise von Salm zu
Gaugrehweiler
After the death of her husband, Count Karl Albrecht zu
Ortenburg (1743-87)
she became regent for son, Joseph Karl, Count and Lord zu Tambach, Lord zu
Birkenfeld etc. (1780-1831). She was in charge of the government during the
second Napolian war, and she used all of her authority to limit the suffering of
her people caused by the troops that marched through the county, and because of
her intervention the county was recognized as neutral. She was born as
Wild- und Rheingräfin
zu Gaugrehweiler, and lived
(1754-1826)
Ostfriesland
1391-1409 Regent Dowager Chiefess Foelkeldis Kampana of Ostfriesland
After her husband Ocko fell in battle in 1391, she was regent for sons Widzelt
(d. 1399) and Keno II (1391-1417), and became known as
the 'Quade Foelke' (Bad Foelke) and the 'verfluchte Biggenboom' (the blasted
pig tree) in folk-tales that live on to
this day.
1665-90 Regent Dowager Princess
Christine Charlotte von Württemberg-Stuttgart
She was regent for Christian Eberhard, who was born after his father, Georg
Christian's death. She lived (1645-1699).
Öttingen-Baldern und Dahstuhl
1798 Sovereign Countess Philippine Karoline
She succeeded Friedrich-Wilhelm-Notger-Joseph (1725-78-98) and married Rudolf
Count and Prince de Colloredo-Mansfeld (1776-1843). The county was occupied by
French forces in 1798. She lived (1776-1842).
Pfalz-Zweibrücken-Neuburg
1532-43 Guardian Dowager Duchess Elisabeth von
Hessen
1541-43 Regent of the Duchy
After the death of her husband, Duke Ludwig II, she was regent for son,
Wolfgang, jointly with her brother-in-law Ruprecht. In 1541 her son was granted
the fief of the realm (reichslehn) and two years later he officially took over
the government. In 1557 his childless relative, Pfalzgraf Ottheinrich of
Pfalz-Neuburg, abdicated in his favour.
(1502-1532)
Pfalz-Zweibrücken-Veldenz-Parkstein and Pfalz-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken
1569-84 Joint Guardian Dowager Duchess Anna von
Hessen
After the death of her husband Duke Wolfgang von der Pfalz-Zweibrücken
(1526-69), she became joint guardian for their fourth and fifth sons, Friedrich von
der Pfalz-Zweibrücken-Veldenz-Parkstein (1557-97)
and Karl (1560-) together with her brother Landgraf Wilhelm IV. von Hessen-Kassel, Kurprinz Ludwigs VI. von der Pfalz
and her two older sons Philipp Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg und Johann I. von
der Paflz-Zweibrücken. She was mainly engaged with her
sons upbringing and education - in the orthodox Lutheran faith.
Pommern (Pomerania)
1220-? Regent Dowager Duchess Miroslawa von Pommern
She took over as regent after the death of her husband, Bogislaw (1178-1220) for
their son Barnim I (1219-78). Miroslawa (d. 1233).
Pustertal
Until circa 1072 Hereditary Countess
Richardis in Pustertal
Putbus
1907-30 Princess and Lady Marie von
Wylich und Lottum
She inherited the possessions of the family and was recognized as Princess and
Lady to Putbus at the Island of Rügen in Mecklenburg after the death of her
father, Wilhelm von Wylich und Lottum, who had inherited a relative. She was
married to Franz von Veltheim (d.1927) and had no
children and was succeeded by sister. She lved (1858-1930).
1930-34 Princess
and Lady Asta Eugenia
After the death of her sister,
The Council of Nobility recognized her as Fürstin und
Herrin zu Putbus, Fideikommißherrin auf Lossa
in Neumarkt in Schlesien and Fideikommißherrin auf
Putbus.
She was married to
Karl von Riepenhausen (d.1929) and
had no children, and was succeeded by her sister, Victoria's son, Malte von
Veltheim. She lived (1860-1934).
Raabs zu Nürenberg
1192-1218/22 Sovereign
Burgravine Sophie of Raabs zu Nürnberg
Daughter of Konrad II von Nürnberg, her husband, Friedrich I von Zollern was
given the title of Burggrave zu Raabs. She was heiress of Nürnberg, Cadolzburg,
Raabs and Abensberg, and lived (1170/75-1218/22).
Rappoltstein
Till after 1147 Herrin Emma von
Rappoltstein
Married to Engeolf, Herr von Urslingen
1397-1400 Herzlaude, Herrin von
Gross-Rappoltstein und Hohenach
married to Heinrich Graf von Saarwerden. She lived (1372-1400)
1673-83
Anna-Elisabeth Gräfin von Rappoltstein und Hohenach, Herrin zu Geroldseck
am Wasichin
1676-83 Sovereign Countess Catharina Agathe of Rappoltstein und Hohenach, Lady zu
Geroldseck am Wasichin
Succeeded aunt, Countess Anna-Elisabeth. Her husband Christian II, Pfalzgraf bei
Rehin, Duke von der Pfalz-Birkenfeld und Bischweiler also became Graf von
Rappoltstein etc. - and created the basis for the principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont.
She lived (1648-83).
Rechteren and Limpurg
1754-1804 Joint Sovereign Countess Josine Elisabeth
Also known as Co-Heiress of
Limpurg-Speckfeld, she was joint Countess with her
brother Friedrich-Ludwig (1748-45-1806-14), Their mother was Countess Amalia
Alexandrina Friederike, Countess of Limpurg-Speckfeld, co-heir to a portion of
the county, who lived (1689-1754) and was daughter of the last count of the
whole county, Volllrath, who died 1712. Josine Elisabeth was married to Prince
August Wilhelm zu Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen (1720-60), and lived (1738-1804). In
1806 Rechteren was incorporated into Bavaria.
Reinheim
B.C. 300 Celtic Chiefess of an area near Reinsheim, close to Saarbrücken
Reuss zu Ebersdorf
1710-17 Guardian Countess Erdmuthe Benigna zu Solms-Laubach
She was guardian for son, Heinrich XXIIX after the death of her husband,
Heinrich X. Some male relatives were regents. She lived (1670-1732).
Reuss zu Gera
1572-90 Guardian
Dowager Lady Dorothea von Solms-Sonnenwalde of Reuss zu Gera und
Lobstein
Her son Heinrich II Posthumous, was born two months after her husband, Heinrich
XVI Reuss zu Plauen, Gera and Krainchfeld, died in April. Her son was also Lord
of 1/6 of Lobstein from 1577 and 1/3 of Ober-Kranichfeld from 1596 until he
inherited all the estates of Ober-Kranichfeld and Lobenstein in 1616. She lived
(1547-95).
1686-98 Regent Dowager Duchess Anna Dorothea von
Schwarzburg-Sondershausen
The widow of Heinrich IV she was joint regent with another relative, Heinrich I
of Reuss zu Schleiz, during the minority of Heinrich XVIII. She
was mother of 8 sons, all naimed Heinrich as all males in the Reuss-family:
Heinrich XIII, (1673-74), Heinrich XIV (1674) Heinrich XVI (1676-77), Heinrich
XVIII, Graf Reuss von Gera (1686-1735) (167-1735), Heinrich XX (1678-89),
Heinrich (1680-1731) (whose son, Heinrich XXIV succeeded Heinrich XVIII in 1735)
and of Heinrich XXVII (1683-1706), and she lived (1645-1716).
Reuss
zu Greiz
(Senior Line)
1859-67 Regent Dowager Princess Karoline zu Hessen-Homburg
For Heinrich XXII (1846-59-1902). She lived (1819-72)
1629-47 Guardian Dowager Countess Juliane
Elisabeth zu Salm-Neufville
After the death of her husband, Heinrich IV Reuss zu Obergreiz (1597-1629) she
was guardian for son, Heinrich I, who was raised to the status of Counts in
1673. His relatives, Heinrich II von Reuss zu Schleiz was regent until 1637 and
Heinrich III zu Schleiz until 1647. She lived (1602-53).
1697-1717 Regent Dowager Countess Henriette Amalie von Friesen of
Reuss-Obergreiz and Reuss-Dölau
Regent for Heinrich I (1697-1714) and Heinrich II (1697-1722) who also became
joint counts of Reuss-Dölau in 1698.
1722-43 Regent Dowager Princess Sofie Charlotte von Bothmer
She was born as Countess von Bothmer. Acted as regent for two sons Heinrich X
(1718-22-23) and Heinrich XI (1722-23-1800).
Reuss zu Schleiz
1640-53 Guardian Dowager Countess Juliana Elisabeth zu
Salm-Newville
After the death of her husband, Heinrich III, she was guardian for son, Count
Heinrich (1639-92). Some male members of the family were regents. She was born
as Wild- und Rheingraf zu Salm, and lived (1602-53).
Reuss zu Untergreiss
1678-98 Guardian Dowager Countess Anna Dorothea von Ruppa
After the death of her husband, Heinrich IV, she was guardian for son, Heinrich
XIII (1672-1733). She lived 1651-98).
Reuss zu Weida
1526-32 Imperial Steward and Lady Margarete zu Reuss
Daughter of Heinrich XXIII (1480-1531) and Margarete von Mansfeld. She
apparently reigned together with her father for four years. Married to Count
Johann Heinrich von Schwarzburg-Leutenberg (d. 1555). Her aunt was Abbess
Elisabeth von Gernrode (d. 1532).
Rietberg
1565-circa 76 Regent Dowager Countess Agnes von Bentheim-Steinfurt of Rietberg
After the death of her husband Count Johann II of Rietberg, and Lord auf Esens,
Stedesdorf und Wittmund (1541-1562) she acted as regent for her daughters,
Armbard and Waldburgis. The county was occupied by the Landgrave of Hessen, and
in 1565 the daughters were granted the fief (des Lehens erneut belehnt). In 1567
she granted Wittmund City Rights.
1565-76 Hereditary Countess Armgard of Rietberg
1576-84 Sovereign Countess of Rietberg
She was daughter Johann II and Agnes von Bentheim-Steinfurt. After her father's
death, the county was occupied by the Landgrave of Hessen, but her mother
protested and in 1565 she and her sister, Walburgis, were given the firef again.
In the inheritance was desided. Armgard received Rietberg and Walburgis the
Harlingerlands. Armgard or Irmgard was first married to Erich Count von Hoya
(from 1568) and from 1578 with Simon VI. von der Lippe. She did not have any
children and was succeeded as Countess by her sister, Walburgis.
1195-1204 Hereditary Pfalzgräfin Agnes Hohenstaufen
The Countess Palatine by the Rhine was married to Heinrich IX der Welf.
of Bavaria. Her son was the later Heinrich X of Bavaria and Sachsen. She was
daughter of Duke Magnus von Sachsen and married to Heinrich.
[1214 Otto II, Pfalzgraf bei Rhein
Married to Agnes who was daughter and Heinrich I, Pfalzgraf and heiress to the
ancient Duchy of Franconia. She lived (1201-67).
Rheinfelden
1090-91 Hereditary Countess
Agnes von Rheinfelden
Rothenburg
1003-07 Regent Dowager Countess Godila von Rothenburg of Rothenburg and Guardian
of Nordmark
She was related to Bishop Wigfried von Verdun (959-83) who secured the paternal
fief for her sons, after the death of her first husband Lothar III, Count von
Walbeck. Her oldest son, Werner, born in 990 when she was 13 years old. She had
two more sons and a daughter in the first marriage, and two children with her
second husband, Hermann II, count von Werl (circa 980-after 1024), whom she
married in 1007. She lived (circa 977-1015).
Rochlitz
1537-57 Dowager Lady Elisabeth zu Hessen of the Castle, City and Office of
Rochlitz, the Castle and Office of Kriebstein with the cities of Waldheim and
Hartha in Sachsen (Germany)
Also known as Elisabeth von Rochlitz she recived the lordships as dowry after
the death of her husband, Johann zu Sachsen (1498-1537). She was the first
territorial ruler in Germany to give her citizen freedom of confession and
conscience, but her father-in-law, Duke Georg of Sachsen, "makes sure" that she
is excommunicated, which meant that all citizen were declared free and she was
no longer under princely protection. But she accepted the Evangelican preacher
Magister Schütz aus Kassel, who was send to her lordship by her brother,
Landgrave Philipp von Hessen, who had already introduced the reformation in her
lands. She lived (1502-57).
Rochefort
1613-26 Sovereign Countess Josina von der Marck
It is not quite clear to me if she succeeded her father, Philipp von der Marck,
Baron von Lummen, who died 1613, or another relative. Her mother was Katharina
von Manderscheid (d. 1594) and she was married to Johann Dietrich von Löwenstein-Wertheim
(d. 1644), who added her name to his, and she lived (1583-1626).
Saarbrücken
Around 1130-after 1147 Sovereign Countess Agnes of Saarbrücken
She married Frederick II Hohenstaufen, Duke of Schwaben und Franken, who lived
(circa 1090-1147) as his second wife. Apparently mother of Judith (1135-91), who
married Ludwig II of Thüringen (1128-72). Agnes (d. after 1147).
1271-74 Countess Regnant Mathilde
Sachsen
1106-42 Countess Elike Bilika
von Kriechen-Burgwerben und der Pfalzgrafschaft in Sachsen
Sister of Wulfild. Married to Otto von Askanien, Graf von Stallusstadt.
Their son was Margraf Albrecht I der Bär von Sachsen-Brandenburg
1142-43 Regent Dowager Duchess
Gertrud von Suppilenburg of Sachsen
1190 Heiress Jutta von Thüringen of Altenwied, Bilstein und Neu-Windeck and the
Pfalzgrafschaft Sachsen
Only child of Landgrave Ludwig III of Thüringen and Margrete von Kleve, she
married Dietrich, Count of Wettin Groitzsch (1159-1207). Their second daughter,
Mathilde was Heiress of Altenwied and married Heinrich II von Sayn. Jutta lived
(circa 1175-after 1208/16).
Until 1195 Hereditary Kurgräfin Sophia
Sachsen-Coburg-Henneberg
1347-53 Regent Dowager Duchess Jutta von Brandenburg
Sachsen-Gotha
1691-93 Guardian Dowager
Duchess Christine von Baden-Durlach
After the death of her husband, Friederich von Sachsen-Gotha
in Gotha, Tenneberg, Wachsenburg, Ichtershausen, Georgenthal,
Oberkranichfeld, Orlamünde, Altenburg and Tonna,
she was guadian for son Friedrich II (1676-91-1732),
who was under the regency of his uncles, Duke Bernhard I von Sachsen-Meiningen
and Duke Heinrich von Sachsen-Römhild.
She was mother of a total of 8 children and lived (1645-1705).
Sachsen-Hildburghausen
1724-28 Regent Dowager
Duchess Sophie Albertine von Erbach-Erbach
Regent for Ernst Friedrich II (1707-24-45). She lived (1683-1742).
1745-48 Regent Dowager Duchess Karoline von Erbach-Fürstenau
After the death of her husband, Ernst Friedrich II (1707-45), she was regent
for son Ernst Friedrich III (1727-45-80). She lived (1700-58).
Sachsen-Weimar
1605-17 Joint Guardian Dowager
Duchess Dorothea Maria von Anhalt af Sachsen-Weimar und Jena
After the death of her husband, Duke Johann, the Duchy and her sons came under
the guardianship of the unpopular Electors of Sachsen-Albertine (Albertinischen Kurfürsten). She concentrated
on the education of her 8 surviving sons who shared and expanded the
inheritance: Duke Johann Ernst von Sachsen-Weimar (1594-1626), Friederich
(1596-1622), Duke Wilhelm von Sachsen-Weimar, zu Remda, in Eisenach, Creuzburg,
Gerstungen, Salzungen, Gotha, Heldburg, Eisfeld, Weimar, Jena, Burgau, Berka,
Buttsadt, Lobeda, Eisenach, Ilmenau, Kaltennordheim, etc, (1598-1662), Duke
Albrecht of Sachsen-Eisenach, (1599-1644), Duke Ernst I the Pious von
Sachsen-Gotha, in Tenneberg, Waltershausen, Wachsenburg, Ichtershausen,
Königsberg und Tonndorf, Heldburg, Eisfeld und Salzungen, Frauenbreitungen und
Wasungen , Kranichfeld, Altenburg, Leuchtenburg, Orlamünde, Krainburg,
Eisenberg, Stadtroda, Ronneburg, Saalfeld, Grafenthal, Probstzella, Coburg,
Sonneberg, Haldburghausen, Themar, Untermassfeld, Meiningen, Behringen und
Römhild (1601-75), Friedrich Wilhelm, (1603-19) and Bernhard (1604-39), who
became Duke of Franken in 1633, and the posthumously born daughter, Johanna
(1606-09). Dorothea Maria lived (1574-1617).
After the death of her husband, Duke Albrecht II, she was regent for their son
Duke and Prince Palantine Rudolf I. (circa 1285-98-1356) She was daughter of
Emperor Rudolf, and lived (circa 1257-1322).
Salm-Daun (Dhaun)
1733-38 Regent Dowager Countess Luise von Nassau-Ottweiler
For Johann Philipp. She lived U1686-1773)
1750 Regent Dowager Countess Karoline Friederike zu Salm-Grumbach
After the death of her husband, Johann Friedrich (1727-50), she was regent for
two sons Karl Leopold Ludwig (1748-50) and Friedrich Wilhelm (born and dead
1750). She was born as Wild- und Rheingräfin in Grumbach, and lived (1733-83).
Salm-Dyck
1727 Regent Countess Dowager
Anna Franziska von Thurn und Taxis
Regent for August Eugen Bernhard, Altgraf von Salm Reifferscheid zu Dyck
(1706-27-67). She lived (1683-1776)
1775-76 (†) Regent Countess
Dowager Auguste von Waldburg-Zeil-Wurzach
After the death of her husband, Johann Franz Wilhelm (1714-67-75), she was
regent for son, Altgraf Joseph Franz Maria von Salm Reifferscheid zu Dyck
(1773-75-1801). She lived (1743-76)
1776-1801 Regent N.N.
Salm-Grumbach
1799-1801 Regent Dowager Countess Wilhelmine Friederike zu
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein
1800-06 Joint
Sovereign Countess of
a Portion of the Amt Obersontheim within the County of Limpurg-Sontheim
1801-06 Regent of Salm-Horstmar
She was first regent for husband Karl Ludwig Wilhelm Theodor (1720-63-99) and
then for son Wild- und Rheingraf Wilhelm Friedrich Karl August von Salm zu
Horstmar (1799-1865), who was sovereign count of Salm-Grumbach until the
territory was occupied by the French in 1801. He was then made count of
Salm-Hostmar, and she continued as his regent until the territory was
incorporated in Prussia. The counts continued as titular counts. Friederike
lived (1767-1849).
Salm-Hostmar
1801-06
Regent Countess Dowager Wilhelmine Friederike zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Hohenstein
See above.
Salm-Kyrburg
1794-1801 Regent Dowager
Princess Johanna Franziska Antonia von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen
For Reichsfürst zu Salm-Kyrburg, Fürst zu Ahaus und Bocholt, Wild- und Graf von
Renneberg Friedrich (1789-94-1801-59). She lived (1765-90)
Salm-Reifferscheid
1678-93 Regent Countess Dowager
Ernestine Barbara Dorothea Sibylle zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort
For Altgraf Franz Wilhelm I von Salm Reifferscheid zu Bedbur (1672-78-1734). She
lived (1654-98).
Sayn
1606
Hereditary Countess Anna-Elisabeth von Sayn-Sayn
Daughter and heir of Count Hermann von Sayn zu Sayn (1543-88),
and married to Wilhelm Graf von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn
(d. 1623). The county was in abeyance among
various members of the family but in
1648 it was partitioned between Anna-Elisabeth's grandchildren.
She lived
1636-61 Countess Ernestine zu Sayn-Hachenburg
In the beginning co-ruler with sister, Johanette, but they later split up the
county. Married to count Salentin Ernst von Manderscheid-Blankenheim,
Kirchenberg and the Nassau-Weilburg families, and is now one of the titles of
the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
Succeeded by son and then in 1676 by daughter.
She lived (1626-
1636-1701 Countess Johanette zu
Sayn-Altenkirchen
In the beginning co-ruler with sister, Ernestine, but they later split up the
county.
Married to Johannes-Georg I von Sachsen-Eisenach, Brandenburg-Ansbach. Their
daughter Eleanor died 1698. The country later was passed trough the female line
to the royal house of Preussen She
lived (1632-
1676-1715 Countess Magdalena-Christina von Manderscheid von Sayn-Hachenburg
Succeeded brother, who had succeeded their mother, Countess Ernestine, co-ruler
of Sayn-Hachenburg. She was married to a Burggrave von Kirchberg and trough her
the county of Hachenburg ended up with the Nassau-Weilburg family of Luxembourg.
Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (Ruling house until 1810)
Around 1511 Countess Veronika von Sayn-Wittgenstein
Married to Philip II Count von Nassau-Weilburg
Until 1678 Countess Christiane Elisabeth von Sayn-Wittgenstein-Homburg
Married to Johan Ernst von Nassau-Weilburg. She lived (1646-78)
Circa 1643-46 Countess Regnant
Elizabeh zur Lippe-Alverdissen
She succeeded her son, Count Otto von Schaumburg, who died without issue. In
1643 she transferred her rights to her brother Count Philip zur Lippe-A. and
ruled with him as co-regent till her death three years later.
Schleswig-Holstein-Sønderborg-Franzhage
1653-59 Regent Dowager Duchess
Anna zu Oldenburg-Delmenhorst
Regent for son Christian Adolf (1641-53-1702), widow of Johan Christian
(1607-53)
Schultzbach
From 1188 Countess Sophia von Luxembourg
Granddaughter of Countess Ermisinde of Luxembourg
Schwaben
1057-94 Heiress Hildegard
Daughter of Otto III (1046-47).
1106-43 Duchess Agnes of Franken
Daughter of Emperor Heinrich IV (1050-56-1106). Her husband, Friedrich I Graf
Hohenstaufen became Duke of Franken and Schwaben and was succeeded by their son,
Friedrich II. Agnes' second husband was Leopold III, Markgraf of Austria who
died 1136. Agnes lived (1074-1143).
Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
1646-62
Regent Dowager Countess of the Empire Ämilie Antonia von Oldenburg-Delmenhorst
of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Also known as Amalia Antonia, she acted as regent for son Albrecht Anton
(1641-1710), after the death of her husband, Reichsgraf Ludwig Günther. Her two
sisters, Catharina Elisabeth, was Princess-Abbess of Gandersheim (1625-49), and
Sedona Princess-Abbess of Herford (1640-49). Ämilie Antonia lived (1614-70).
Schweinfurt
Until 1104 Hereditary Countess Beatrix von Schweinfurt
1219-? Regent Dowager Duchess
Irmgardis af Danmark
After the death of her husband, Kasimir II. she became regent for son, Wartislaw
III. She cooperated closely with Miroslawa and both relied heavily on support
from Denmark, but when Count Heinrich von Schwerin attacked the area in 1223,
King Valdemar II the Victorious was unable to support his sister and her
relatives.
She inherited Steinfurt from her maternal grandfather, Ludolf VIII von Steinfurt,
since her mother, Mechtild, had died the previous year. Luitgard ceded the
lordship to her father, Everwin I, and thus to her stepbrothers. She later
married Wilhelm von der Lecke, Lord van Berg-s'Herenberg.
Succeeded father, Konrad von Tecklenburg-Ibbenbüren as
Sovereign Countess of Tecklenburg und Rheda in 1557, and
married to Everwin III von Götterswich, Graf von Bentheim-Steinfurt (1536-62).
After his death, she was regent in Bentheim
Stühlingen
1582 Hereditary Landgravine Maximiliane von Pappenheim of Stühlingen, Lady of
Hohenhöwen
She succeeded her brother, Hereditary Marshal Maximilian von Pappenheim, and was
married to Count Friedrich Rudolf von Fürstenberg.
1134-44 Duchess Regnant Gertrud
Daughter of Emperor Lothar III, married to Heinrich V of Bavaria and Sachsen and
mother of Heinrich Lowe
Tecklenburg
Countess Regnant of Gudenberg in Hessen
Regent for son Otto I von Tecklenburg after the death of her husband, Count
Simon. Otto was succeeded by daughter, Helwig.
1261-circa 64 Hereditary Countess
Heilwig von Tecklenburg Daughter of Count Grafen Otto I. von Tecklenburg and
Mechthild von Holstein-Schauenburg and married to Otto II von
Bentheim-Tecklenburg (d. circa 1279). Her oldest son was Otto III of Tecklenburg,
the second Ekbert I. of Bentheim and her daughter Gertrud was Abbess of Metelen
from 1287
130
She was the heir of her father, Otto V von Bentheim-Tecklenburg/Tecklenburg-Ibbenbüren,
and married Count Günzel VI von Schwerin-Wittenburg-Boizenburg (d. 1327). Her
daughter, Richardis, married king Valdemar V of Denmark.
1557-80 Sovereign Countess Anna von Tecklenburg-Schwerin of Tecklenburg und
Rheda
1562-73 Regent of Bentheim
1566-72 Regent of Steinfurt-Wevelinghoven and Granau
Succeeded father, Konrad von Tecklenburg-Ibbenbüren, and married to Everwin III
von Götterswich, Graf von Bentheim-Steinfurt (1536-62). After his death, she was
regent in Bentheim and after the death Arnold III, also regent in Steinfurt. In
1580 she handed over Tecklenburg and Rheda to her son, Arnold IV, and lived
(1532-82).
Teschen
1704-43 Princess
of the Realm Ursula Katharina zu Altenbockum of Teschen
1705-43 Dame of the Castle and City of Hoyerswerdaer
After her divorce from Prince Georg Dominicus Lubomirski she became the
mattresses of August the Strong of Sachsen, and gave birth to a son, after witch
she was named Reichsfürstin. She was involved in the fall of the Saxon
Chancellor Beichlingen. She later married Prince Friedrich Ludwig von
Württemberg, who died 1734. Shortly before her death, she sold the Lordship of
Hoyerswerda to August III. She was born in Lithuania and lived (1680-1743).
1140-44 Regent Dowager Margravine Hedwig von Gudensberg
Also Countess Regnant of Gudensberg-Orlamünde-Arnshaugh
(1137-48), regent for son Ludwig II.
Waldeck-Pyrmont
1118-52 Countess Richardis von
Waldeck
Married to Rudolf II von Stadet (d. 1114)
1763-66 Regent Dowager Princess
Christiane Henriette von der Pfalz-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
After the death of her husband, Karl August (1704-63) she was regent for son
Friedrich I, Fürst zu Waldeck and Graf von Pyrmont (1743-63-1812). She was born
as Pfalzgräfin von Birkenfeld, and lived (1725-1816).
Vechta und Vlotho
1248-circa 1302 Reigning Countess Jutta von Ravensberg
She was daughter of Count Otto II of Ravensberg and inherited the lands of
Vechta and Vlotho after her husband, Heinrich III, Count von Vechta und Vlotho.
She sould the possesions around Vechta and in Emsland to the bishop of Münster. (d.
after 1302)
Wittgenstein
1345 Countess-Hereditary Adelheid
Married to Salentin von Sayn-Wallender
Weimar
1067-1100 Countess Regnant Adelheid
Werl-Arnsberg
1124…. Hereditary Countess Ida von Werl
Wertheim
The three daughters of Count Ludwig of Stolberg, Lord of Wertheim am Main and
Königstein am Taunus were heiresses. Their husbands: Count Dietrich VI von
Manderscheid-Schleiden, Philipp von Eberstein and Ludwig von Löwenstein
alternated in the government for one year at the time until the possessions were
divided in 1581. Elisabeth's first husband died in 1593 and the following year
she married Wilhelm von Kreichingen. She had no children.
Winzenburg
Married to Albrecht the Bear of Brandenburg.
The widow of Joachim von Manderscheid-Schleiden (1540-82), two relatives were
appointed regents and guardians for her children, and she spend lot of energy
keeping on to her dowry Neurburg and preventing her young son from being taken
abroad for "proper catholic education" by the Spanish Duke of Alba, the governor
of the Southern Netherlands (Manderscheid was within the Luxembourgian
interestsfere). Her son Philipp Dietrich died in 1590 and her daughters and
son-in-laws were engaged in a fight over the succession, which was solved in the
way that the three son-in-laws alternated in reigning the country one year at a
time. In the end the county of Schleiden was divided among the three. She later
inherited the country of Virneburg from her brother-in-law, Count Dietrich IV
von Manderscheid-Scheleiden-Virneburg, who was the last male member of the line.
She secured the succession for her oldest, and only daughter Elisabeth, who took
over the inheritance in 1604 and transferred the county to her husband and son.
Magdalene lived (1546-1604).
1604-21 Sovereign Countess Elisabeth von Manderscheid-Schleiden of Virneburg
in the Eifel
Her mother, Magdalene von Nassau-Wiesbanden, had inherited the country from her
brother-in-law Dietrich IV von Manderscheid-Scheleiden-Virneburg in 1593.
Elisabeth took over the inheritance after her mother's death, and her husband,
Count Christoph Ludwig (1568-1618) assumed the name of
Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virenburg, and their descendants reigned as Counts
co-regnant of the immediate County of Werthem. In 1613 the emperor confirmed the
title for her son, Count Friedrich-Ludwig zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Virneburg
(1598-1657), who lost his entire estates 1622 for siding with the Elector
Palatine, but was reinstated by the Treaty of Westpahlia 1648. Elisabeth lived
(1569-1621).
Vohnburg
....Markgravinde Adela
Married to Emperor Friedrich III of the Holy Roman Empire
1568-? Regent Dowager Duchess Anna-Maria von
Brandenburg–Ansbach