Hedwig of Denmark
Princess Hedwig of Denmark (5 August 1581 – 26 November 1641) was the youngest daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow, and Electress of Saxony from 1602 to 1611 as the wife of Christian II. The marriage was childless, and her husband was succeeded by his brother John George. After Christian's death in 1611, the Dowager Electress Hedwig held a powerful position in Saxony.
| Hedwig of Denmark | |
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| Electress consort of Saxony | |
| Tenure | 1602–1611 |
| Born | 5 August 1581 Frederiksborg Palace, Hillerød, Kingdom of Denmark |
| Died | 26 November 1641 (aged 60) Schloss Lichtenburg, Prettin, Electorate of Saxony |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Christian II, Elector of Saxony |
| House | Oldenburg |
| Father | Frederick II of Denmark |
| Mother | Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow |
| Religion | Lutheranism |
| Danish Royalty |
| House of Oldenburg Main Line |
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| Frederick II |
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