Frederick I, Count Palatine of Simmern
Frederick I, the Hunsrücker (German: Friedrich I.; 19 November 1417 – 29 November 1480) was the Count Palatine of Simmern from 1459 until 1480.
Frederick I | |
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| Count Palatine of Simmern | |
| Born | 19 November 1417 |
| Died | 29 November 1480 (aged 63) Simmern |
| Buried | Abbey of Ravengiersburg |
| Noble family | Wittelsbach |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret of Guelders |
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| Father | Stephen, Count Palatine of Simmern-Zweibrücken |
| Mother | Anna of Veldenz |
Frederick was born in 1417 to Stephen, Count Palatine of Simmern-Zweibrücken and his wife, Anna of Veldenz. In 1444 his father partitioned his territories between Frederick and his younger brother Louis. Frederick married Margaret of Guelders, daughter of Duke Arnold, on 16 August 1454. Frederick died in Simmern in 1480 and was buried in the Augustinian Abbey of Ravengiersburg.
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