Sophia Brahe
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Summary
Sophia Brahe was born on September 22, 1556[1], in Knutstorp Castle[2]. She died on January 1, 1643[3], in Helsingør[4]. She worked as an astronomer[5], historian[6], estate owner[7], and genealogist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (622 views/month, #7,259 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 24, 1559[10]
- Father: Otte Brahe[11]
- Mother: Beate Clausdatter Bille[12]
- Spouse: Otte Andersen Thott[13], Erik Lange[14]
- Child: Tage Ottesen Thott til Eriksholm[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[16]
- Native language: Danish[17]
- Influenced by: Tycho Brahe[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Commons category: Sophie Brahe[20]
- Archives at: Lund University Library[21], Uppsala University Library[22]
- Family name: Brahe[23]
- Given name: Sophia[24], Sophie[25]
- Described by source: Kvinde kend din historie[26], The History of Nordic Women's Literature[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[28]
- Nickname: Urania[29]
- Name in native language: Sophie Brahe[30]
- Sibling: Tycho Brahe[31], Jørgen Ottesen Brahe[32], Axel Ottesen Brahe[33], Steen Brahe[34], Knud Brahe[35]
- Maintained by WikiProject: Project Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon[36]
Why It Matters
Sophia Brahe has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Sophia Brahe born?
Sophia Brahe was born in Knutstorp Castle[2].
Where did Sophia Brahe die?
Sophia Brahe passed away in Helsingør[4].
Who were Sophia Brahe's parents?
Sophia Brahe's father was Otte Brahe[11]. Sophia Brahe's mother was Beate Clausdatter Bille[12].
Who was Sophia Brahe married to?
Sophia Brahe's spouses include Otte Andersen Thott[13] and Erik Lange[14].
What did Sophia Brahe do for work?
Sophia Brahe worked as an astronomer[5], historian[6], estate owner[7], and genealogist[8].