Barbara von Absberg

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Barbara von Absberg
TitleAbbess
Personal
ReligionChristianity
NationalityGerman
DenominationCatholic
SectObermünster, Regensburg
Senior posting
Period in office1435 - 1456

Barbara von Absberg was abbess of Obermünster (higher monastery) in Regensburg from 1435 to 1456.

Family

Barbara von Absberg was a member of the noble family House of Absberg. According to Johann Gottfried Biedermann [de], she is a daughter of Heinrich von und zu Absberg and Cunegunda, from the House of Liechtenstein. Her siblings were Georg, Walburga and Hans. Her sister Walburga lived in

Regensburg
.

Literature

  • Johann Gottfried Biedermann: Geschlechtsregister Der Reichsfrey unmittelbaren Ritterschaft Landes zu Franken Löblichen Orts an der Altmühl.... Bayreuth 1748. chart CLXX.
  • Helmut Rischert: Die Burgen im Anlautertal II: Burgruine Rumburg, in: Sammelblatt des Historischen Vereins Eichstätt 76 (1983), p. 6–34.

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