Juliana of Stolberg

Juliana, Countess of Stolberg-Wernigerode (15 February 1506 in Stolberg, Saxony-Anhalt – 18 June 1580) was the mother of William the Silent, the leader of the successful Dutch Revolt against the Spanish in the 16th century.

Juliana of Stolberg
Countess of Stolberg-Wernigerode
Countess of Hanau-Münzenberg
Countess of Nassau-Siegen
Juliana, Countess of Stolberg-Wernigerode (1506–1580)
Born(1506-02-15)15 February 1506
Stolberg, Saxony-Anhalt
Died18 June 1580(1580-06-18) (aged 74)
Noble familyHouse of Stolberg
Spouse(s)Philip II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg
William I, Count of Nassau-Siegen
FatherBodo VIII, Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode
MotherAnna of Eppstein-Königstein
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