Sophia Jagiellon
Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach
Born
May 6th, 1464
561 years ago
Died
1512
513 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Born into the Polish royal family, served as Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach through marriage. Played a significant role in the political alliances between the Polish and German nobility. Her marriage to George the Constable strengthened relations between the two regions, influencing regional politics during her lifetime.
Married George the Constable of Ansbach
Served as a political figure in the region
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