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Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Duchess consort of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was born on February 23, 1540 in Cölln, Germany and died on October 21, 1602, aged 62.

Born

February 23, 1540

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died aged 62.

Died: October 21, 1602

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Birthplace
Cölln, Germany, Cologne, Germany
Professions
aristocrat
Citizenship
Germany

More about Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Zodiac sign
Pisces

Family

Child
Elisabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Father
Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg
Child
Sophie Hedwig of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Mother
Hedwig Jagiellon, Electress of Brandenburg
Child
Maria of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Spouse
Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Sibling
John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Sibling
Barbara of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brieg
Child
Henry Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg

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Questions people ask

How old was Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel when they died?

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died aged 62.

When is Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel’s birthday?

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel’s recorded birthday is February 23.

Where was Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel born?

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was born in Cölln, Germany; Cologne, Germany.

When did Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel die?

Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died on October 21, 1602.