Elisabeth of Brandenburg
Duchess of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen
Born
August 24th, 1510
515 years ago
Died
May 25th, 1558
467 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Born in 1510, Elisabeth served as Duchess of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen. She married Duke Eric I, consolidating political ties in the region. Throughout her life, she engaged in the governance of her duchy, exerting influence on local affairs and maintaining stability within her realm.
Married Duke Eric I of Brunswick-Calenberg-Göttingen
Governed the duchy during her husband's reign
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