Jakobea of Baden Archives - History of Royal Women

Amalia of Cleves’ Grave in the St. Lambertuschurch in Düsseldorf

Tuesday, 14 February 2017, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

On a dreary Sunday I headed to the city of Düsseldorf in search the grave of Amalia of Cleves, yes – the sister of Anne of Cleves. Amalia was also considered as a bride for Henry VIII, but after seeing both their portraits he settled upon Anne. Amalia was then part of the negotiations with [read more]

Jakobea of Baden – The white lady of the tower

Saturday, 31 October 2015, 7:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Jakobea of Baden was born on 16 January 1558 as the daughter of Philibert of Baden-Baden and Mechtild of Bavaria. She was just 6 when her mother died and 11 when her father also died. From then on she was raised at the court of Albert V of Bavaria, who was her mother’s brother. She [read more]