Helene von Weimar-Orlamünde
Helene von Weimar-Orlamünde was abbess of the Hof monastery from 1435 to 1465 .
Helene von Weimar-Orlamünde came from a late sideline of the Counts of Weimar-Orlamünde and was one of the last namesake of the family. She was a daughter of Count Otto X. at Lauenstein Castle and Lukardis, née von Gera .
Contrary to the representation of previous researchers, who assume three Orlamünder countesses as abbesses in the court of the 14th century, today's researchers only confirm Helena and date her work to the 15th century.
In 1415, Helene is mentioned as a nun in Hof in the family list of the Counts of Orlamünde according to Reitzenstein and her term of office as Abbess is correctly reproduced. Accordingly, she still had a sister Anna who was a nun in Ilm and Hof.
literature
- Friedrich Ebert : Chronicle of the city court . Volume VI., Hof 1966. pp. 317f.
- C. Chl. Freiherr von Reitzenstein : Regesta of the Counts of Orlamuende (...) . Historical association for Upper Franconia . Bayreuth 1871.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Zugenreuther |
Abbess of the Poor Clare Monastery 1435–1465 |
Katharina von Kotzau |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Weimar-Orlamünde, Helene von |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Abbess of the Hof monastery (1435–1465) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 14th Century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 15th century |