Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg, Countess of Eberstein
| Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg | |
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| Born | 1507 |
| Died |
27 January 1572 Eberstein Castle in Gernsbach |
| Buried | St. James Church in Gernsbach |
| Noble family | House of Hanau |
| Spouse(s) | Wilhelm IV of Eberstein |
| Father | Philipp III, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg |
| Mother | Sibylle of Baden |
Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg, Countess of Eberstein (1507 – 27 January 1572) was a German noblewoman, the eldest daughter of Philipp III, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg (18 October 1482 – 15 May 1538) and Margravine Sibylle of Baden (26 April 1485 – 10 July 1518).
Johanna was married on 6 November 1522 to Count Wilhelm IV of Eberstein (3 May 1497 – 1 July 1562). Her husband chaired the Reichskammergericht from 1546 to 1555. Johanna and William are mentioned several times in the Zimmern Chronicle.
She died on 27 January 1572 at Eberstein Castle in Gernsbach. Two days later, Johanna was buried in the parish church of Gernsbach. An epitaph, which shows her and her husband, can still be seen there.
She and Count Wilhelm IV of Eberstein were married on 6 November 1522, and together had the following children:
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