Dorothea of Saxony

Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1563-1587)
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Dorothea of Saxony

Summary

Dorothea of Saxony is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Dresden[2]. She was born on October 4, 1563[3]. She died in Wolfenbüttel[4]. She died on February 13, 1587[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Dorothea of Saxony was born in Dresden[2].
  • Dorothea of Saxony passed away in Wolfenbüttel[4].
  • Dorothea of Saxony was born on October 4, 1563[3].
  • Dorothea of Saxony died on February 13, 1587[5].
  • Burial took place at Marienkirche[8].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's father was Augustus, Elector of Saxony[9].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's mother was Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[10].
  • Dorothea of Saxony was married to Duke Heinrich Julius I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[11].
  • A child of Dorothea of Saxony was Dorothea Hedwig of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[12].
  • Dorothea of Saxony held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • Dorothea of Saxony worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Dorothea of Saxony is recorded as female[14].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's family is recorded as House of Wettin[16].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's family is recorded as Albertine branch[17].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's noble title is recorded as duchess[19].
  • The cause of death was puerperal disorders[20].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's family name is recorded as Sachsen[21].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's given name is recorded as Dorothea[22].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Dorothea von Sachsen'}[25].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's sibling is recorded as Anna of Saxony[26].
  • Dorothea of Saxony's sibling is recorded as Elisabeth of Saxony[27].

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Origins and Family

Dorothea of Saxony was born in Dresden[2]. She was born on October 4, 1563[3]. Her father was Augustus, Elector of Saxony[9]. Her mother was Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[10].

Career and Affiliations

Dorothea of Saxony worked as an aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Dorothea of Saxony was married to Duke Heinrich Julius I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[11]. A child of her was Dorothea Hedwig of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[12].

Death and Burial

Dorothea of Saxony died on February 13, 1587[5]. She died in Wolfenbüttel[4]. The cause of death was puerperal disorders[20]. Burial took place at Marienkirche[8].

Why It Matters

Dorothea of Saxony has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

FAQs

Where was Dorothea of Saxony born?

Dorothea of Saxony's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Dorothea of Saxony die?

Dorothea of Saxony passed away in Wolfenbüttel[4].

Who were Dorothea of Saxony's parents?

Dorothea of Saxony's father was Augustus, Elector of Saxony[9]. Dorothea of Saxony's mother was Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony[10].

Who was Dorothea of Saxony married to?

Dorothea of Saxony's spouses include Duke Heinrich Julius I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[11].

What did Dorothea of Saxony do for work?

Dorothea of Saxony worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Noble title duke, duchess
    Occupation aristocrat
    Country of citizenship Holy Roman Empire
    Mother Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony
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