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Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg

1591 – 1617

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About Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg

Lived 1591 – 1617 (aged 26). Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg was a German abbess.

Princess Dorothea of Saxony (7 January 1591 - 17 November 1617) reigned as Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg from 1610 until her death.

Dorothea was born in Dresden to Christian I, Elector of Saxony, and his wife, Princess Sophie of Brandenburg.

Reign On 18 April 1610, Dorothea was elected successor of Princess-Abbess Maria of Quedlinburg. Vogt and patron of the abbey-principality at the time was Dorothea's brother, Christian II, Elector of Saxony. Emperor Rudolf II confirmed her election on 19 July.

Dorothea's relatively short reign was uneventful. She granted additional rights to the town of Quedlinburg and raised the income of preachers and teachers.

The 26-year-old Princess-Abbess died suddenly in Dresden during a visit to her brother. She was buried in Freiberg. As she had not selected her coadjutrix, the chapter elected Duchess Dorothea Sophia of Saxe-Altenburg.

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Important facts

Born
7 January 1591, Dresden
Birth century
16th century
Died
17 November 1617, Dresden
Occupation
Abbess
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Abbess
Also known as
Dorotea di Sassonia

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg?

princess

When was Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg born?

Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg was born on 7 January 1591 in Dresden.

When did Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg die?

Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg died on 17 November 1617 in Dresden.

What was Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg's occupation?

Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg was an abbess.

What nationality was Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg?

Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg

· Wikidata: Q526474

· DBpedia: Dorothea, Abbess of Quedlinburg

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