Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp

Regent of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp

Summary

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp is a human[1]. She was born in Gottorf Castle[2]. She was born on June 1, 1569[3]. She passed away in Schwerin[4]. She died on November 14, 1634[5]. She worked as a consort[6] and regent[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gottorf Castle[2], Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp…
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp died in Schwerin[4].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp was born on June 1, 1569[3].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp died on November 14, 1634[5].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp is buried at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[9].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's father was Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Christine of Hesse[11].
  • Among Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's spouses was Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg[12].
  • A child of Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp was Duke Adolf Friedrich I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[13].
  • A child of Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp was John Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg[14].
  • A child of Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp was Anna Sophia von Mecklenburg-Schwerin[15].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[16].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's professions included consort[6].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's professions included regent[7].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp held the position of regent[17].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp is recorded as female[18].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's family is recorded as Duke of Holstein-Gottorp[20].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's noble title is recorded as duchess[21].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's Commons category is recorded as Sophie von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[22].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's given name is recorded as Sofia[23].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's given name is recorded as Sophia[24].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Sophia von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's place of birth was Gottorf Castle[2]. She was born on June 1, 1569[3]. Her father was Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10]. Her mother was Christine of Hesse[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include consort[6] and regent[7]. Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp held the position of regent[17].

Personal Life

Among Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's spouses was Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg[12]. Children include Duke Adolf Friedrich I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[13], a Lutheran pastor[28], 1588–1658[29], of Germany[30]; John Albert II, Duke of Mecklenburg[14], a ruler[31], 1590–1636[32], of Germany[33]; and Anna Sophia von Mecklenburg-Schwerin[15], 1591–1648[34].

Death and Burial

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp died on November 14, 1634[5]. She passed away in Schwerin[4]. She is buried at Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[9].

Why It Matters

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp born?

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp was born in Gottorf Castle[2].

Where did Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp die?

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp passed away in Schwerin[4].

Who were Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's parents?

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's father was Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10]. Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Christine of Hesse[11].

Who was Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp married to?

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp's spouses include Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg[12].

What did Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp do for work?

Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp worked as consort[6] and regent[7].

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  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Johann VII, Duke of Mecklenburg
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