Emilie of Saxony
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Emilie of Saxony was the third wife of Margrave George the Pious
of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Since his two earlier wives died before his accession, she was the only one to enjoy the title Margravine.
and his wife Catherine of Mecklenburg
. She was a member of the House of Wettin.
On 25 August 1533 she married the much older George of Brandenburg,the future Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who had been recognized as the duke of Silesia
. He also administered Brandenburg-Kulmbach on behalf of Albert
, the son of his deceased brother Casimir
. The marriage prudced the heir he had hoped for: George Frederick
, later Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.
After the death of her husband in 1543, Emilie was the legal guardian of her minor son George Frederick until 1556. She provided him with his profound and humanistic education. However, the regency of Brandenburg-Ansbach
was administered jointly by the reigning Electors of Saxony, Electors of Brandenburg, and the Landgrave of Hesse, Philip I
.
Emilie was described as wise, virtuous and pious. She was a strict Lutheran and actively opposed Catholicism in the territories of her husband and son.. In leter life she retired to her widow seat
.
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George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
George of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from the House of Hohenzollern.- Early life :...
of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Since his two earlier wives died before his accession, she was the only one to enjoy the title Margravine.
Life
Emilie was the daughter of the Duke Henry IV of SaxonyHenry IV, Duke of Saxony
Henry IV the Pious, Duke of Saxony was a Duke of Saxony from the House of Wettin.-Biography:Heinrich was the second son of Albert, Duke of Saxony and his wife Sidonie Podiebrad, princess of Bohemia...
and his wife Catherine of Mecklenburg
Catherine of Mecklenburg
Catherine of Mecklenburg , Duchess of Saxony, was the daughter of the Duke Magnus II of Mecklenburg and Sophie of Pomerania-Stettin. She married on 6 July 1512 in Freiberg Duke Henry the Pious of Saxony...
. She was a member of the House of Wettin.
On 25 August 1533 she married the much older George of Brandenburg,the future Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who had been recognized as the duke of Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
. He also administered Brandenburg-Kulmbach on behalf of Albert
Albert Alcibiades, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
Albert Alcibiades was a Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach, also known as Brandenburg-Bayreuth.Because of his bellicose nature Albert received the cognomen Alcibiades after his death; during his lifetime Albert was known as Bellator .He was a member of the Franconian branch of the House of...
, the son of his deceased brother Casimir
Casimir, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
Casimir of Brandenburg-Bayreuth was Margrave of Bayreuth from 1515 to 1527.- Family background :...
. The marriage prudced the heir he had hoped for: George Frederick
George Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
George Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach was Margrave of Ansbach and Bayreuth, as well as Regent of Prussia. He was the son of George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and a member of the House of Hohenzollern...
, later Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.
After the death of her husband in 1543, Emilie was the legal guardian of her minor son George Frederick until 1556. She provided him with his profound and humanistic education. However, the regency of Brandenburg-Ansbach
Principality of Ansbach
The Principality of Ansbach or Brandenburg-Ansbach was a reichsfrei principality in the Holy Roman Empire centered on the Bavarian city of Ansbach...
was administered jointly by the reigning Electors of Saxony, Electors of Brandenburg, and the Landgrave of Hesse, Philip I
Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse
Philip I of Hesse, , nicknamed der Großmütige was a leading champion of the Protestant Reformation and one of the most important of the early Protestant rulers in Germany....
.
Emilie was described as wise, virtuous and pious. She was a strict Lutheran and actively opposed Catholicism in the territories of her husband and son.. In leter life she retired to her widow seat
Wittum
Wittum , Widum or Witthum is a medieval Latin legal term, known in marital and ecclesiastical law.- Provide for a widow at the wedding :...
.
Offspring
Her children with George were the following- SophieSophie of Brandenburg-AnsbachSophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a princess of Brandenburg-Ansbach and by marriage Duchess of Legnica.- Life :...
(1535–1587)
- married in 1560 Duke Henry XI of LegnicaHenry XI of LegnicaHenry XI of Legnica , was a thrice Duke of Legnica: 1551-1556 , 1559–1576 and 1580-1581.He was the eldest son of Frederick III, Duke of Legnica, by his wife Katharina, daughter of Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.-Early years:...
(1539-1588)- Barbara (1536–1591)
- Dorothy CatherineDorothy Catherine of Brandenburg-AnsbachDorothy Catherine of Brandenburg-Ansbach was a princess of Brandenburg-Ansbach and by marriage burggravine of Meissen.- Life :...
(1538–1604)
- married in 1556 Henry V, Burgrave of PlauenHenry V, Burgrave of PlauenHenry V of Plauen was Burgrave of Meissen and Lord of Plauen and Voigtsberg.- Life :...
, Burgrave of Meissen- George FrederickGeorge Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-AnsbachGeorge Frederick of Brandenburg-Ansbach was Margrave of Ansbach and Bayreuth, as well as Regent of Prussia. He was the son of George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach and a member of the House of Hohenzollern...
(1539–1603), Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
- George Frederick
- married first, in 1558, Princess Elisabeth of Brandenburg-KüstrinElisabeth of Brandenburg-KüstrinElizabeth of Brandenburg-Küstrin , was a princess of Brandenburg-Küstrin and margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Brandenburg-Kulmbach by marriage.- Life :...
(1540-1578) - secondy, in 1579, Princess Sophie of Brunswick-LüneburgSophie of Brunswick-Lüneburgthumb | 235px | Show gate of Wülzburg Castle with the coats of arms of Sophie and her husbandSophie of Brunswick-Lüneburg was a member of the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg and margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach and Brandenburg-Kulmbach and Duchess of Krnov by marriage.- Life :Sophie was the eldest...
(1563-1639)
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Ancestors
External links
- http://genealogy.euweb.cz/wettin/wettin10.html
- http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Womeninpower1540.htm