Veronika of Desenice | |
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Countess of Celje Princess of the Holy Roman Empire | |
Died | Ojstrica Castle, Loke, Duchy of Styria | October 17, 1425
Spouse(s) | Frederick II, Count of Celje |
Veronika of Desenice (Slovene: Veronika Deseniška or Veronika z Desenic, Croatian: Veronika Desinićka, lit. 'Veronika of Desinić'; died 17 October 1425)[1] was the second wife of Frederick II, Count of Celje. She is known for having been subjected to a witch trial by her father-in-law, who objected to her marriage to his son, but failed to have her condemned and instead had her imprisoned and murdered.