Judith van Twickelo


Portrait of Judith of Twickelo Judith (Jutte) of Twickelo, the wife of Weldam (circa 1510 - 23 November 1554) was a Twents noble lady from the twickel family who lived in Twickel. She was the oldest daughter of Johan III "The Rich" of Twickelo, Mr. Twickel and Jutte Sticke, Weldam's Lady. In 1531 she married Unico Ripperda, Mr. van Boxbergen, Oosterwijtwert, Dijkhuizen, Holwierde and Uitwierde, a cousin of the genus Ripperda. He was dropped from Salland.

From the wedding the following children are known:

Judith van Twickelo is buried with her husband in the church of Wesepe. Willem-Alexander of Orange Nassau is a descendant of the couple.

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