Maria of Jülich-Berg

3 August 1491 - 29 August 1543

House: House of Jülich, House of La Marck

Titles: Duchess of Jülich-Berg

Maria of Jülich-Berg was a significant figure in the political landscape of 16th-century Germany. As the sole heir to the estates of Jülich, Berg, and Ravensberg, her marriage to John III, Duke of Cleves, resulted in the formation of the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg, a significant territorial union at the time. Her daughter, Anna, would go on to become the Queen of England as the consort of King Henry VIII.

Notable events

3 August 1491
Born in Jülich, Germany, as the only child of Wilhelm IV, Duke of Jülich-Berg, and Sibylle of Brandenburg.
1496
Betrothed to John III, Duke of Cleves, at the age of 5.
1509
Married John III, Duke of Cleves, and her titles and estates merged with the Duchy of Cleves.
1511
Inherited her father's estates, which then fell to her husband, forming the United Duchies of Jülich-Cleves-Berg.
1521
Her husband John III inherited the Duchy of Cleves-Mark, becoming the first ruler of the United Duchies.
1512-1517
Gave birth to three daughters and a son, including Anne of Cleves, future Queen of England.
1539
Became a widow upon the death of her husband, John III.
1540
Her daughter Anne of Cleves married King Henry VIII of England.
1540
Anne of Cleves' marriage to Henry VIII was annulled, affecting the political alliance.
29 August 1543
Passed away of unspecified causes.

Other details

Death: Died at the age of 52 of unspecified causes in Büderich, Kreis Wesel, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Children: 3 daughters, 1 son (Sibylle, Anne, Amalia, William)

Marriages: Married to John III, Duke of Cleves from 1509 until his death in 1539.

Sources

Compiled from various 3rd hand sources

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