Sophia Jagiellon

Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach

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

Links & References

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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