Sabine of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1529–1575)

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Sabine of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1529–1575)

Electress of Brandenburg. Name variations: Sabine von Brandenburg-Ansbach or Anspach. Born on May 12, 1529; died on November 2, 1575; daughter of George of Ansbach (b. 1484) and Hedwig of Munsterberg (d. 1531); became second wife of John George (1525–1598), elector of Brandenburg (r. 1571–1598), on February 12, 1548; children: Sophie of Brandenburg (1568–1622). John George's first wife was Sophie of Liegnitz (1525–1546); his third was Elizabeth of Anhalt (1563–1607).

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