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Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach

1614 – 1646

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Lived 1614 – 1646 (aged 32). Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a ruler.

Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach (10 June 1614 – 3 December 1646) was a German noblewoman of the house of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

Life She was the eldest child of Sophie of Solms-Laubach and her husband Joachim Ernst, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach. In Ansbach on 8 December 1641, she married Erdmann August, Hereditary Prince of Brandenburg-Bayreuth - since his father and her father were brothers, they were first cousins. Sophie and Erdmann August had only one child, Christian Ernst (b. Bayreuth, 6 August 1644 - d. Erlangen, 20 May 1712), who became Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth.

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Important facts

Born
10 January 1614, Ansbach
Birth century
17th century
Died
3 December 1646, Bayreuth
Occupation
Ruler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach?

(1614-1646)

When was Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach born?

Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach was born on 10 January 1614 in Ansbach.

When did Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach die?

Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach died on 3 December 1646 in Bayreuth.

What was Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach's occupation?

Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a ruler.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach

· Wikidata: Q6411475

· DBpedia: Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1614–1646)

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