Irene of Brunswick
Irene of Brunswick, born Adelheid, (Greek: Ειρήνη; c. 1293 – 16/17 August 1324) was the first wife of Andronikos III Palaiologos, and by marriage Byzantine empress, although she died before her husband became senior emperor.
| Irene of Brunswick | |
|---|---|
| Byzantine Empress consort | |
| Tenure | 1318–1324 |
| Born | c. 1293 |
| Died | 16/17 August 1324 |
| Spouse | Andronikos III Palaiologos |
| House | Welf |
| Father | Henry I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg |
| Mother | Agnes of Meissen |
| Religion | Eastern Orthodox, prev. Roman Catholic |
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