Franz Von Waldeck - Marriage and Issue

Marriage and Issue

In Einbeck Franz met Anna Polmann (1505–1557), the daughter of local linen weaver, Barthold Polmann, with whom he lived from 1523/24 in a marriage-like relationship, having eight children with her; four sons and four daughters. Whether or not the couple entered into a proper marriage is unclear, however his children were well looked after and proved in any case that Franz von Waldeck was a caring father. His children were:

  • Franz von Waldeck, Jr. (1524– ) who was a clergyman
  • Barthold von Waldeck (1536– ) who also was a clergyman
  • Phillipp von Waldeck (1538–1605) who was also a clergyman
  • Elizabeth Catherina von Waldeck (1540–1579) who married Wernerus Crispinus (1535–1604)
  • Johanna von Waldeck (1540–1572)
  • Ermegard von Waldeck (1542– )
  • Christoph von Waldeck (1543–1587) who married Agnes Pagenstecher (1545–1606)
  • Katherina von Waldeck (1544–1597).

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