Some sources state that this was due to her strong will and growing desire for independence. In the subsequent years, Maria managed to defend her father's inheritance and gradually got a grip on the business of government. Thus, while the Emperor protected her right to rule, she ended the imperial immediacy Jeverland had enjoyed since Due to this, however, she was finally able to gain sole control over Jever. Inin order do defend her rule against local rivals and enemies, Maria made the unusual decision of requesting assistance from Emperor Charles Vto assert her independence and secure her role against her neighbors.Īs Count of Holland and Duke of Brabant, he took possession of Jeverland and then gave it back to her as a fief. However, he died during a siege of Wittmund and Maria never married. However, the future counts Enno and John couldn't wait until the marriage and occupied Jever Castle inexposing her to severe humiliation. Maria seemed destined to marry one of Edzard's sons. With the approval of the regents, he concluded a marriage contract, which made him protector of Jeverland. Edzard I, Count of East Frisiademonstrated his military strength at the common border. Since there was no male heir, Maria inherited the Jeverland. However, Lord Christopher suddenly died at the age of This drastically changed the situation. Maria and her two sisters were raised to marry economically and politically favorable prospects. Her brother Christopher was given a suitable education to become the next Lord of Jeverland. After her father's death, a council of five village elders took up the regency and guardianship of his children. Her mother died when she was one year old and her father when she about 10 years later. Her mother was sister of Count John V of Oldenburg. Anonymous donation 3 Dec, 5.Īnonymous donation 1 Dec, I am sorry,please forgive me I thank you I love you! Anonymous donation 27 Nov, Novic Ana 26 Nov, 2.Īnonymous donation 25 Nov, She ruled from to her death. Anonymous donation 23 Dec, Anonymous donation 7 Dec, Angela P 5 Dec, 3. Anonymous donation 12 Jan, Anonymous donation 9 Jan, Anonymous donation 9 Jan, 6.Īlexandru Gurau 9 Jan, Anonymous donation 8 Jan, SMS Unite 5 Jan, Jeverdan Maria 4 Jan, 8. Anonymous donation 15 Jan, Trofimciuc Natalia 12 Jan, 9. Anonymous donation 23 Apr, Anonymous donation 17 Apr, Anonymous donation 30 Mar, Anonymous donation 24 Mar, Anonymous donation 4 Mar, Anonymous donation 25 Jan, Anonymous donation 16 Jan, 4. Anonymous donation 13 May, Anonymous donation 8 May, 2.