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   Sophia was the eldest daughter of Duke Adolph of Holstein-Gottorp and his wife Christine of Hesse. She married on 17 February 1588 in Reinbek to Duke John VII of Mecklenburg. John was a weak ruler who was unable to rule his indebted and corrupt country. Sophia almost lived in poverty. In 1592, her husband stabbed himself with seven stab wounds.

   • Born: 1 June 1569, Gottorf Castle
   • Father: Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp

   • Died: 14 November 1634 (aged 65), Schwerin
   • Mother: Christine of Hesse

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   Oct 21, 2019 · Timeline: Catherine the Great. 21 April 1729* Sophia of Anhalt Zerbst, the future Catherine the Great, is born in Stettin (now Szczecin in Poland) to Princess Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp and Prince Christian August of Anhalt Zerbst.

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   Who was Sophia of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp?

   • Sophia of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (1 June 1569 at Gottorf Castle – 14 November 1634 in Schwerin) was regent of the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1603 to 1608. Sophia was the eldest daughter of Duke Adolph of Holstein-Gottorp and his wife Christine of Hesse. She married on 17 February 1588 in Reinbek to Duke John VII of Mecklenburg.

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   Who is Sophia of Anhalt Zerbst?

   • Sophia of Anhalt Zerbst, the future Catherine the Great, is born in Stettin (now Szczecin in Poland) to Princess Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp and Prince Christian August of Anhalt Zerbst.

   Catherine The Great: True Story Of Her Rule, Husband, Affairs

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   Who was Princess Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp?

   • Her mother, Princess Johanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp, was a very small fish in Europe’s royal pond but she did have limitless ambition for her daughter and, just as importantly, connections. And it was one of these connections that enabled her to wangle an invitation for the young Catherine to the court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia.

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   Who was Sophia Albertina?

   • In 1767, by the grace of her maternal uncle Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia), Sophia Albertina was made Coadjutrix of Quedlinburg Abbey, a convent of Lutheran women. In 1787, one or two years after allegedly secretly giving birth, she succeeded her maternal aunt, Anna Amalia of Prussia, as Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg.

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5. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasSophie of Holstein-Gottorp (1569–1634) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Sophie of Holstein-Gottorp (1569–1634)Duchess of Mecklenburg. Born on June 1, 1569; died on November 14, 1634; daughter of Adolf (1526–1586), duke of Holstein-Gottorp (r. 1544–1586), and Christine of Hesse (1543–1604); married John V, duke of Mecklenburg, on February 17, 1588; children: Adolf Frederick I (b. 1588), duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

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   Sophia Albertina travelled to Quedlinburg in 1787, and took her oath as abbess on 15 October. As princess-abbess, she was active in the rule of the city of Quedlinburg, and her rule has been described as a popular one. She founded schools for poor children, established the first theatre in the city, and increased the salary of the clergy.

   • Father: Adolf Frederick of Sweden
   • Mother: Louisa Ulrika of Prussia

   • House: Holstein-Gottorp
   • Religion: Lutheran

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   Jul 21, 2020 · Sophia "Herzogin von Mecklenburg-Schwerin" Holstein-Gottorp formerly Oldenburg. Born 1 Jun 1569 in Gottorf Castle. Ancestors. Daughter of Adolf Oldenburg and Christine Hessen. Sister of Friedrich (Holstein-Gottorp) von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, Philip Holstein-Gottorp, Christine Holstein-Gottorp, Elisabeth Holstein-Gottorp, Anna Holstein ...

   • Gender: Female
   • Death Date: November 14, 1634

   • Spouse: Johan Van Mecklenburg Schwerin VII

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. Duchess Sophia of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Sophie of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp ( June 1 1569 in Gottorp , † November 14th 1634 in Schwerin ) was 1603-1608 de facto regent of the duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin .

9. www.encyclopedia.com › hedwig-sophia-1681-1708Hedwig Sophia (1681–1708) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Hedwig Sophia (1681–1708)Princess of Sweden and duchess of Holstein-Gottorp. Name variations: Hedwig Sophie of Sweden; Hedwig von Simmern. Born on June 26, 1681; died on December 22, 1708; daughter of Ulrica Eleanora of Denmark (1656–1693) and Charles XI (1655–1697), king of Sweden (r. 1660–1697); married Frederick IV (1671–1702), duke of Holstein-Gottorp (r.