Countess Palatine Maria Euphrosyne of Zweibrücken
Swedish princess and noble figure
Born
February 14th, 1625
400 years ago
Died
1687
338 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Born as a German noble, this individual became a significant figure in Swedish history through marriage. The marriage to a member of the Swedish royal family established a connection between her lineage and the Swedish crown. Over the years, she participated in various court activities, playing a role in the cultural and political landscape of her time. Her descendants continued her legacy, contributing to the historical narrative of both Sweden and Germany.
Married to Duke Charles Gustav of Sweden
Influenced the Swedish court's cultural life
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