Barbara van Hessen-Kassel 1536–1597
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Barbara Hessen-Kassel in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Barbara Hessen-Kassel 1536–1597
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Immediate Family
Biography
Barbara van Hessen-Kassel was born in 1536 in Kassel, Hessen, the child of philips i the magnanimous de landgraaf van hessen kassel and christine von sachsen. Barbara van Hessen-Kassel married george i hertog van wurttemberg graaf van mompelgard, and had children including frederik hertog van wurttemberg graaf van mompelgard. Barbara van Hessen-Kassel passed away in 1597 in Waldeck, Hessen.
Sources
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1Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Barbara Hessen-Kassel
This ancestor line traces from of Kassel, Hessen, Germany (1469) to Kassel, Hessen (1536) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Barbara Hessen-Kassel (1536–1597) was born in Kassel, Hessen and died in Waldeck, Hessen. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Barbara in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Barbara Hessen-Kassel's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record