Louisa (1622–1709)

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Louisa (1622–1709)

Princess Palatine and abbess of Maubisson. Name variations: Louise Hollandine; Louise Simmern. Born Louisa Hollandine, April 17 or 18, 1622, at The Hague, Netherlands; died Feb 11, 1709, in Maubuisson; dau. of Elizabeth of Bohemia (1596–1662) and Frederick V, Elector Palatine and titular king of Bohemia; sister of Elizabeth of Bohemia (1618–1680) and Sophia (1630–1714), electress of Hanover.

Became abbess of Maubuisson.

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