Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg, Countess of Eberstein

Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg, Countess of Eberstein (1507[1] – 27 January 1572) was a German noblewoman, the eldest daughter of Philipp III, Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg (18 October 1482 – 15 May 1538) and Margravine Sibylle of Baden (26 April 1485 – 10 July 1518).

Johanna was married on 6 November 1522 to Count Wilhelm IV of Eberstein (3 May 1497 – 1 July 1562).

Johanna and William are mentioned several times in the Zimmern Chronicle.

Two days later, Johanna was buried in the parish church of Gernsbach.

[3][4] She and Count Wilhelm IV of Eberstein were married on 6 November 1522, and together had the following children:

Epitaph of Count William IV of Eberstein and his wife Countess Johanna of Hanau-Lichtenberg in the St. James Church in Gernsbach