Ebba Brahe
Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (16 March 1596 – 5 January 1674) was a Swedish countess, landowner, and courtier. She is foremost known for being the love object of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and because he wished to marry her prior to his marriage, plans which were however never realized. Their love affair has been famous in the Swedish romantic history and the subject of fiction, and are documented in their preserved correspondence.
Ebba Brahe | |
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Ebba Brahe | |
| Born | 16 March 1596 |
| Died | 5 January 1674 (aged 77) |
| Other names | Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe |
| Spouse(s) | Jacob De la Gardie (m. 1618–52; his death) |
| Partner | Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
| Children | 14, including: Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie Maria Sofia De la Gardie Axel Julius De la Gardie |
| Parent(s) | Magnus Brahe Britta Stensdotter Leijonhuvud |
| Relatives | Margareta Brahe (paternal cousin) Per Brahe the Younger (paternal cousin) |
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