Johann II 'der Kindermacher'

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Leo van de Pas

Johann II 'der Kindermacher'

Legg inn av Leo van de Pas » 19 mai 2006 07:34:02

Johann II Duke of Cleves lived from 1458 to 1521, in 1489 he married Mathilde of Hessen and they had three children.

He received the nickname "the children maker" because of his illegitimate offspring. I know only one, Helene, but apparently there were 63. Does anyone know anything about those other illegitimate children?

His granddaughter was Anne of Cleves the fortunate wife of Henry VIII. Amongst todays descendants are HM Queen Elizabeth II, Manfred von Richthofen, 7th Earl of Rosslyn, the 10th Earl of Albemarle and many others.

With best wishes
Leo van de Pas
Canberra, Australia

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