Sophie of Legnica
Daughter of Duke Frederick II
About Sophie of Legnica
Lived 1525 – 1546 (aged 20–21).
Princess Sophie of Legnica (1525 – 6 February 1546) was wife and consort of the Elector of Brandenburg.
Early life Born into the House of Schlesien-Piast, she was the daughter of Frederick II, Duke of Legnica, Brzeg, and Wohlau, and his second wife, Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach (1485 – 1537).
Biography Sophie, who was brought up as a Protestant, married the future Elector John George of Brandenburg on 15 February 1545. She died before he acceded to the Electorate and never reigned as Electress of Brandenburg. Her son (and only child) Joachim Frederick did, however, accede to the Electorate in 1598.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sophie of Legnica?
daughter of Duke Frederick II
When was Sophie of Legnica born?
Sophie of Legnica was born in 1525.
When did Sophie of Legnica die?
Sophie of Legnica died on 6 February 1546.
Sources & further reading
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