Gheenst, Johanna van der (fl. 16th c.)

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Gheenst, Johanna van der (fl. 16th c.)

Dutch mistress. Name variations: Johanna Van der Genst. Mistress of Charles V (1500–1558), Holy Roman emperor (also known as Charles I, king of Spain); children: Margaret of Parma (1522–1586).

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