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As a widow, she mainly lived in Lichtenburg, but she visited Denmark on her mother's funeral in 1631 and at the wedding of her nephew Christian, Prince-Elect of Denmark in 1634. [3] She died on 26 November 1641 at Schloss Lichtenburg in Prettin .
Princess Hedwig of Denmark was the youngest daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, and Electress of Saxony from 1602 to 1611 as the wife of Christian II. The marriage was childless, and her husband was succeeded by his brother John George. After Christian's death in 1611, the Dowager Electress Hedwig held a powerful position in Saxony.
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Born on August 5, 1581; died on November 26, 1641; daughter of Frederick II (1534–1588), king of Denmark and Norway (r. 1559–1588), and Sophia of Mecklenburg (1557–1631); sister of Anne of Denmark (1574–1619); married Christian II (1583–1611), elector of Saxony (r. 1591–1611), on September 12, 1602.
Princess Hedwig of Denmark (5 August 1581 – 26 November 1641) was the youngest daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, and Electress of Saxony from 1602 to 1611 as the wife of Christian II. The marriage was childless, and her husband was succeeded by his brother John George. After Christian's death in 1611, the Dowager Electress Hedwig held a powerful ...
Princess Hedwig of Denmark (5 August 1581 – 26 November 1641) was the youngest daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, and Electress of Saxony from 1602 to 1611 as the wife of Christian II. The marriage was childless, and her husband was succeeded by his brother John George. Read more on Wikipedia.
Frederiksborg Palace, Hillerød, Kingdom of Denmark: Died: 26 November 1641 (aged 60) Schloss Lichtenburg, Prettin, Electorate of Saxony: Burial: Freiberg, Saxony: Spouse: Christian II, Elector of Saxony: House: Oldenburg: Father: Frederick II of Denmark: Mother: Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow: Religion: Lutheranism
Princess Sophia Hedwig. Prince Charles. Prince Christiane Charlotte. Prince Vilhelm. v. t. e. Princess Sophia Hedwig of Denmark and Norway (28 August 1677 – 13 March 1735) was a Danish princess, the daughter of King Christian V and his queen-consort, Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel . [1]
