Princesses of Orange – Amalia of Solms-Braunfels
Amalia of Solms-Braunfels was born as the daughter of John Albert I, Count of Solms-Braunfels and Countess Agnes of Sayn-Wittgenstein on 31 August 1602. She […]
Amalia of Solms-Braunfels
Braunfels Castle – Birthplace of a Princess
Braunfels Castle was first mentioned in 1246 as a fortress of Counts of Solms. Since 1384, they have used it is as their main residence. […]
Inside Noordeinde Palace
The history of Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands begins with a medieval farmhouse in 1533. This was converted into a spacious residence, which […]
Amalia of Solms-Braunfels and St. John’s Cathedral in Den Bosch, The Netherlands
Saint John’s Cathedral in Den Bosch was constructed from 1220 to around 1340. After this, it was gradually replaced by a new church in gothic […]
The Correspondence of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia Volume 1 1603-1631
I recently received this book, The Correspondence of Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia from the Oxford University Press. It’s edited by Nadine Akkerman, who is also […]
Louise Henriette of Orange-Nassau and Schloss Oranienburg
Louise Henriette of Orange-Nassau was born in the Hague as the daughter of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange and Amalia of Solms-Braunfels on 27 November […]