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2 unusual facts about Simon VI, Count of Lippe


Lippe-Alverdissen

It was created in 1613 following the death of Count Simon VI of Lippe, with his realm being split between his three sons with his youngest son Philipp receiving the territory of Lippe-Alverdissen.

Lippe-Brake

It was created in 1613 following the death of Count Simon VI of Lippe with his realm being split between his three sons with his second son Otto receiving the territory of Lippe-Brake.


Maurice Henry, Prince of Nassau-Hadamar

Maurice Henry was born on 23 April 1626 in Hadamar as the son of Prince John Louis of Nassau-Hadamar and his wife Ursula, the daughter of Count Simon "the Elder" of Lippe-Detmold.

Simon VI, Count of Lippe

He corresponded with many leading scientists of his time, among them Tycho Brahe and Jost Bürgi.


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