Countess Palatine Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim
Elisabeth of the Palatinate (German: Elisabeth von der Pfalz; 30 June 1540 in Birkenfeld – 8 February 1594 in Wiener Neustadt) was the second wife of John Frederick II, Duke of Saxony.
| Elisabeth of Simmern-Sponheim | |
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Sculpture of Elisabeth kneeling, epitaph in the Maurice Church in Coburg | |
| Duchess consort of Saxony | |
| Tenure | 1558–1566 |
| Born | 30 June 1540 Birkenfeld |
| Died | 8 February 1594 (aged 53) Wiener Neustadt |
| Burial | Morizkirche, Coburg |
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| Issue among others... | |
| House | Wittelsbach |
| Father | Frederick III, Elector Palatine |
| Mother | Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach |
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