Agnes of Holstein
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Died1386
BuriedRatzeburg Cathedral
Agnes of Holstein | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1386 |
| Buried | Ratzeburg Cathedral |
| Noble family | House of Schauenburg |
| Spouse | Eric II, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg |
| Issue Detail | Eric IV, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg |
| Father | John III, Count of Holstein-Plön |
| Mother | Catherine of Silesia-Glogau |
Agnes of Holstein (died 1386) was a Countess of Holstein-Kiel by birth and by marriage a Duchess of Saxe-Lauenburg. She was the daughter of Count John III of Holstein-Plön (d. 1359) and Catherine (d. 1327), daughter of Duke Henry III of Silesia-Glogau.
She married Duke Eric II of Saxe-Lauenburg.[1] She was noted for her bravery in her younger years, particularly for her willingness to travel through dangerous terrain without her husband while he was overseas.[1]
In her old age, Agnes went blind and was devoted to her religion.[1] She died in 1386 and was buried in the Cathedral in Ratzeburg.
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