Philipp I, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg
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Philipp I, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg (also known as Philipp the Elder; born: 8 November 1417 at Windecken Castle in Windecken, now part of Nidderau; died: 10 May 1480 in Ingweiler, now called: Ingwiller) was Count of Hanau. The county was divided between him and his nephew, Count Philipp I "the Younger". Philipp the Elder's part of the county was later called Hanau-Lichtenberg; Philipp the Younger's part is known as Hanau-Münzenberg.
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Born | (1417-11-08)8 November 1417 Windecken Castle in Windecken, now part of Nidderau |
Died | 10 May 1480(1480-05-10) (aged 62) Ingweiler, now called: Ingwiller |
Buried | St Nikolaus church in Babenhausen |
Noble family | House of Hanau |
Spouse(s) | Anna of Lichtenberg |
Father | Reinhard II, Count of Hanau |
Mother | Katharina of Nassau-Beilstein |
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