Hedwig of Denmark

electress consort of Saxony (1581-1641)
Person human Q452932
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Hedwig of Denmark

Summary

Hedwig of Denmark is a human[1]. Born in Frederiksborg Palace[2], she… she was born on August 5, 1581[3]. She died in Castle Lichtenburg[4]. She died on November 26, 1641[5]. She worked as an aristocrat[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hedwig of Denmark was born in Frederiksborg Palace[2].
  • Hedwig of Denmark died in Castle Lichtenburg[4].
  • Hedwig of Denmark was born on August 5, 1581[3].
  • Hedwig of Denmark was born on August 5, 1581[8].
  • Hedwig of Denmark died on November 26, 1641[5].
  • Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[9].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's father was Frederick II of Denmark[10].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[11].
  • Among Hedwig of Denmark's spouses was Christian II[12].
  • Hedwig of Denmark held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[13].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Hedwig of Denmark was a member of Q2459308[14].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[15].
  • Hedwig of Denmark is recorded as female[16].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's family is recorded as House of Oldenburg[18].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's noble title is recorded as queen[19].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's noble title is recorded as princess[20].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's Commons category is recorded as Hedwig of Denmark[21].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's given name is recorded as Hedwig[22].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Hedevig af Danmark'}[23].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's sibling is recorded as Augusta of Denmark[24].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's sibling is recorded as Elizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[25].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's sibling is recorded as Anne of Denmark[26].
  • Hedwig of Denmark's sibling is recorded as Ulrik of Denmark[27].

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Origins and Family

Hedwig of Denmark's place of birth was Frederiksborg Palace[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 5, 1581[3]. Her father was Frederick II of Denmark[10]. Her mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[11].

Career and Affiliations

Hedwig of Denmark worked as an aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Hedwig of Denmark was married to Christian II[12]. Her religion is recorded as Lutheranism[15].

Death and Burial

Hedwig of Denmark died on November 26, 1641[5]. She passed away in Castle Lichtenburg[4]. Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Hedwig of Denmark ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hedwig of Denmark born?

Born in Frederiksborg Palace[2], Hedwig of Denmark…

Where did Hedwig of Denmark die?

Hedwig of Denmark passed away in Castle Lichtenburg[4].

Who were Hedwig of Denmark's parents?

Hedwig of Denmark's father was Frederick II of Denmark[10]. Hedwig of Denmark's mother was Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[11].

Who was Hedwig of Denmark married to?

Hedwig of Denmark's spouses include Christian II[12].

What did Hedwig of Denmark do for work?

Hedwig of Denmark worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of burial Freiberg Cathedral
    Father Frederick II of Denmark
    Sibling Augusta of Denmark, Elizabeth of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, Anne of Denmark +3
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