Maria of Jülich-Berg

Maria of Jülich-Berg was the Duchess of Jülich-Berg, as the daughter of Wilhelm IV, Duke of Jülich-Berg and Sibylle of Brandenburg. She became heiress to her father’s estates of Jülich, Berg and Ravensberg after it had become apparent that her parents’ marriage would not produce any more children. In 1509, Maria married John III, Duke of Cleves. Their daughter, Anna, became the consort of King Henry VIII of England.

3 August 1491

Born on the same birth day (3 August): Diāna Marcinkēviča • Ernesto Samper • James Hetfield • Jean Hagen • Jean-Pierre Raffarin • John C. Stennis

Born in the same month (August 1491): Innocenzo Cybo