Historical FigureFemale
Hedwig of Denmark
1581 – 1641
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPrincess 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.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 5, 1581
Frederiksborg Palace
Date of death
November 26, 1641
Castle Lichtenburg
Citizenship
Electorate of Saxony
Occupations & fields
aristocrat
- Field and occupation
- Princezná Dánska
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