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Anna of Saxony

Header: Anna of Saxony
Also known as: Anna of Saxony; primary name: Saxony, Anna of
Details: individual; German; Female
Life dates: 1544-1577
Biography: The second wife of William I of Orange (q.v.). She gave him five children of which the fourth son, Maurits (q.v.) became Prince of Orange. In 1570 she had an affair with Jan Rubens (q.v.) whom she gave one daughter. She died young having been declared mentally ill and distanced from her husband and children.

Title: Anna, Prinsesse van Saxen Portraits of Stadholders and their Family |
Museum number: 1854,0614.118 |
Producer name: Print made by:Jacob HoubrakenAfter:Antonis Mor |
Production date: 1757 |
Production place: Published in:Amsterdam (Netherlands)