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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. Life [ edit ] Sophia was the eldest daughter of Duke Adolph of Holstein-Gottorp and his wife Christine of Hesse .
- 1 June 1569, Gottorf Castle
- Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
- 14 November 1634 (aged 65), Schwerin
- Christine of Hesse
Sophia Albertina was the daughter of King Adolf Frederick of Sweden and Louisa Ulrika of Prussia. She was thus a princess of Sweden, a princess of Holstein-Gottorp and a sister to Gustav III of Sweden. She was a member of the Accademia di San Luca.
On 18 October 1702, Hedvig Sofia became a widow and formal Regent for her minor son, the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. However, she spent most of her time in Sweden and rarely visited the home of her spouse: she left the daily affairs of the duchy to Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp , the uncle of her late spouse, but matters of major ...
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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 ...
Apr 27, 2022 · Hedwig Sophia Herzogin von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. ‹ Back to av Sverige, Pfalz-Zweibrücken surname. View Complete Profile. view all 15. Immediate Family. Frederick IV, Duke of Holstein-G... first cousin. Karl Frederick von Holstein-Gott... son. King Charles XI of Sweden. father. Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark and N... mother. Karl XII of Sweden.
- June 26, 1681
- Hovförsamlingen, Stockholms län, Sverige
In January 1744, Sophia and her mother, Princess Johanna Elizabeth of Holstein-Gottorp , set out on a journey that brought them to Moscow. Russia in the 18th century was at once immense and exotic, reputedly rich but barbarous by Western European standards.
Career. John was a weak ruler who was unable to rule his indebted and corrupt country. Sophia almost lived in poverty. Initially, Duke Ulrich of Mecklenburg took up the regency and Sophia retreated to her widow"s seat in Lübz. The country visibly declined during the administration of governors sent by Duke Ulrich.