Sophie of Legnica
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Sophie of Legnica was a daughter of Duke
Frederick II
of Legnica, Brzeg and Wohlau
and his second wife Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach
(1485 – 1537).
Sophie, who was brought up as a Protestant, married the future Elector John George
of Brandenburg on 15 February 1545. She died before he acceded to the Electorate and never reigned as Electress of Brandenburg. Her son (and only child) Joachim Frederick did, however, accede to the Electorate in 1598.
Duke
A duke or duchess is a member of the nobility, historically of highest rank below the monarch, and historically controlling a duchy...
Frederick II
Frederick II of Legnica
Frederick II of Legnica , also known as the Great of Legnica , was a Duke of Legnica from 1488 , of Brzeg from 1521...
of Legnica, Brzeg and Wohlau
Duchy of Legnica
The Duchy of Legnica or Duchy of Liegnitz was one of the Duchies of Silesia. Its capital was Legnica in Lower Silesia....
and his second wife Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach
Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach
Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach was a princess of Brandenburg-Ansbach and was by marriage Duchess of Legnica.- Life :...
(1485 – 1537).
Sophie, who was brought up as a Protestant, married the future Elector John George
John George, Elector of Brandenburg
John George of Brandenburg was a Prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg and a Duke of Prussia...
of Brandenburg on 15 February 1545. She died before he acceded to the Electorate and never reigned as Electress of Brandenburg. Her son (and only child) Joachim Frederick did, however, accede to the Electorate in 1598.