Princess Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg
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For other people with similar names, see Hedwig of Brandenburg and Hedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel.
Hedwig Sophia of Brandenburg (14 July 1623, Berlin – 26 June 1683, Schmalkalden) was Landgravine consort of Hesse-Kassel by marriage to William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, and regent from 1663 until 1677 during the minority of her sons, William VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel and Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.
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Hedwig Sophia of Brandenburg | |
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Landgravine consort of Hesse-Kassel | |
Tenure | 1649 – 16 July 1663 |
Born | 14 July 1623 Berlin |
Died | 26 June 1683 (aged 59) Schmalkalden |
Spouse | William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel (m. 1649; died 1663) |
Issue | Charlotte Amelie, Queen of Denmark William VII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Luise Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel Philip, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal Georg Elisabeth Henriëtte, Electoral Princess of Brandenburg |
House | Hohenzollern |
Father | George William, Elector of Brandenburg |
Mother | Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate |
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