Margaretha von Westernach
Margaretha von Westernach (born Margaretha von Knöringen ; † August 30, 1553 ) was a German noblewoman and, together with her husband, builder of the castle in Bächingen .
Life
Margaretha's first marriage was to a Mr. von Riedheim . After his death, she married Bernhard von Westernach in 1517 , with whom she built Bächingen Castle from 1531 .
epitaph
There is an epitaph for Margaretha von Westernach in the Evangelical Church of St. Nikolaus in Bächingen an der Brenz . This was originally on the patronage gallery and is now attached to the inner south wall of the church. The 1.20 meter high and 0.74 meter wide epitaph is provided with the alliance coat of arms Westernach-Knöringen.
The inscription reads: Anno 1553 on August 30th, the noble and virtuous wife margret von westernach, born von kneringen, passed away. Whose soul may god be gracious.
literature
- Werner Meyer (arrangement): The art monuments of the district of Dillingen on the Danube . In: The art monuments of Bavaria. The art monuments of Swabia. Vol. VII. District of Dillingen on the Danube . Munich 1972, ISBN 3-486-43541-8 , p. 128.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Westernach, Margaretha von |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Knöringen, Margaretha von (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German nobles |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th century or 16th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 30, 1553 |