Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg
| Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
| Issue | Christina, Queen of Sweden |
| House | House of Hohenzollern |
| Father | John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Anna of Prussia |
Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg was a German princess and the wife of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden. She was born to John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg and Anna of Prussia. Maria Eleonora and Gustavus Adolphus had one child together, Christina, Queen of Sweden.
Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]
Maria Eleonora married Gustavus Adolphus in a lavish ceremony in 1620. Their daughter, Christina, was born in 1626 and later became the Queen of Sweden.
Life in Sweden[edit | edit source]
Maria Eleonora struggled with the loss of her husband, who died in battle in 1632. She faced challenges as the mother of a young queen and regent of Sweden.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After the death of Gustavus Adolphus, Maria Eleonora's mental health deteriorated, and she was known for her emotional instability. She spent her later years in exile in Germany and died in 1655.
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