Henry III, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Henry (1533–1598) was duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1559 until 1598 and ruled over the Dannenberg subdivision of the duchy. He was the son of Ernest I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.He died in Dannenberg on 19 January 1598.

Marriage and children who reached adulthood

In 1569 Henry married Ursula of Saxe-Lauenburg (*1545 – 22 October 1620*, Schernebeck), daughter of Francis I of Saxe-Lauenburg. They had the following children:

• Julius Ernest (1571–1636)
• Francis (1572–1601)
• Sybil Elizabeth (1576–1630), married Anthony II, Count of Delmenhorst
• Sidonia (1577–1645)
• Augustus (1579–1666)

Henry III, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg House of Welf Born: 4 June 1533 Died: 19 January 1598
German nobility
Preceded by Francis Otto	Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Prince of Lüneburg 1559-1569	Succeeded by William the Younger