Sophie of Solms-Laubach
Sophie of Solms-Laubach (15 May 1594 – 16 May 1651), was a German regent, Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach by marriage to Joachim Ernst, and regent during the minority of her son from 1625 until 1639.
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| Born | 15 May 1594 Laubach |
| Died | 16 May 1651 (aged 57) Plötzkau |
| Noble family | Solms-Laubach |
| Spouse(s) | Joachim Ernst, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach |
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| Father | John George I, Count of Solms-Laubach |
| Mother | Margarethe of Schönburg-Glauchau |
Life
Sophie's parents were Count John George I of Solms-Laubach (1547–1600) and Margarethe of Schönburg-Glauchau (1554–1606). She married Margrave Joachim Ernst of Brandenburg-Ansbach in 1612.
After her husband's death in 1625, she took over the reign of the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach, as guardian and regent for her minor son Frederick. Frederick died in 1634 in the Battle of Nördlingen, shortly after he came of age. Sophie then continued reigning as regent for her son Albert, until he came of age in 1639. She was supported during her reign by Frederick of Solms-Rödelheim.
Offspring
Sophie of Solms-Laubach had a daughter and four sons:
- Sophie (1614–1646), married to Erdmann August of Brandenburg-Bayreuth
- Frederick (1616–1634), Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
- Albert (1617-1617)
- Albert (1620–1667), Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach
- Christian (1623–1633)
Sophie of Solms-Laubach Born: 15 May 1594 Died: 16 May 1651 | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Sophie of Brunswick-Lüneburg |
Margravine of Brandenburg-Ansbach 14 October 1612 - 7 March 1625 |
Vacant Title next held by Henriette Louise of Württemberg-Mömpelgard |
References
- M. Spindler, A. Kraus: History of Franconia until the end of the 18th Century, Munich, 1997, ISBN 3-406-39451-5
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