The Historia vom Leiden, Sterben, Aufferstehung vnd Himelfart Christi of Margarethe, Princess of Anhalt (1473 –1530)

• Published in: The Sixteenth century journal Vol. 51; no. 1; p. 79
• Main Author: Reinis, Austra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago University of Chicago Press 01.03.2020
• Subjects: 16th century; Margarethe, Furstin von Anhalt (1473-1530); Nobility; Poetry; Protestant Reformation; Religious literature; Royalty; Theology

Margarethe, Princess of Anhalt, regent of the principality of Anhalt-Dessau from 1516 until her death, was the first female ruler to have to take a stand on the Reformation. A letter Martin Luther wrote her on Nov 4, 1519 indicates there existed a friendly relationship between them before she broke...