Emilie of Saxony
Emilie of Saxony (27 July 1516 – 9 April 1591) was the third wife of Margrave George the Pious of Brandenburg-Ansbach. Since his two earlier wives died before his accession, she was the only one to hold the title of Margravine.
| Emilie of Saxony | |
|---|---|
| Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach | |
Lucas Cranach the Elder - Emilie of Saxony, detail of a painting from 1535, oil on a poplar panel, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna | |
| Tenure | 1536–1543 |
| Born | 27 July 1516 Freiberg |
| Died | 9 April 1591 (aged 74) Ansbach |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Sophie, Duchess of Legnica Barbara Dorothy Catherine, Burgravine of Meissen George Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach |
| House | Wettin |
| Father | Henry IV, Duke of Saxony |
| Mother | Catherine of Mecklenburg |
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