Christine of Hesse

Christine of Hesse (29 June 1543 – 13 May 1604) was Duchess consort of Holstein-Gottorp as the spouse of Duke Adolf of Holstein-Gottorp. She exerted some political influence as a widow after 1586.

Christine of Hesse
Duchess consort of Holstein-Gottorp
Tenure17 December 1564 – 1 October 1586
Born29 June 1543
Kassel
Died13 May 1604(1604-05-13) (aged 60)
Kiel
SpouseAdolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
HouseHouse of Hesse
FatherPhilip I, Landgrave of Hesse
MotherChristine of Saxony
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