Elizabeth of Denmark, Electress of Brandenburg
Elizabeth of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden (24 June 1485 – 10 June 1555) was a Danish princess who became Electress of Brandenburg as the spouse of Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg. She was the daughter of King Hans of Denmark, Norway and Sweden and his spouse, Christina of Saxony.
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Sculpture of Elizabeth from the altarpiece by Claus Berg in St. Canute's Cathedral, Odense (c. 1530) | |
Electress consort of Brandenburg | |
Tenure | 10 April 1502 – 11 July 1535 |
Born | 24 June 1485 Nyborg Castle |
Died | 10 June 1555 69) Berlin | (aged
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House | Oldenburg |
Father | John of Denmark |
Mother | Christina of Saxony |
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