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Sophia Brahe

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Sophia Brahe

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Also known as Sophie Ottesdatter Brahe

Danish horticulturalist

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Sophia Brahe (1556–1643) was a Danish astronomer, historian, estate owner, and genealogist. Born at Knutstorp Castle, she was the daughter of Otte Brahe and Beate Clausdatter Bille. Her siblings included Tycho Brahe and Steen Brahe. Sophia was influenced by Tycho Brahe and held the nickname Urania. She died in Helsingør.

Her archives are held at Lund University Library and Uppsala University Library. Sophia Brahe was a citizen of the Danish Realm and spoke Danish.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1556
Died
1643
Works
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  • Inscriptiones haffnienses latinæ, danicæ et germanicæ, unà cum inscriptionibus amagriensibus, uraniburgicis et stellæburgicis, nec non duabus epistolis, unâ Tychonis Brahe ad Peucerum missâ, alterâ ejusdem sororis Sophiæ Brahe metricâ latinâ ad nobilem Danum Nicolaum Lange chymiæ studiosissimum scriptâ

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Group
Origin
Australia
Active from
1993

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Key facts

Born
24 August 1559 (or 22 September 1556), Knutstorp , Denmark–Norway
Died
1643 (aged 83 – 84), Helsingør , Denmark–Norway
Known for
Working with her brother Tycho Brahe on making astronomical observations, creating exceptional gardens at Trolleholm Castle , genealogist of Danish noble families
Spouses
Otto Thott ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1579 ; died 1588 ) ​ Erik Lange ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1602 ; died 1613 ) ​
Children
Tage Thott

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Encyclopedic overview

Sophia (or Sophie) Thott Lange (née Brahe; 24 August 1559 or 22 September 1556 – 1643), known by her maiden name, was a Danish noblewoman and horticulturalist with knowledge of astronomy, chemistry, and medicine. She worked alongside her brother Tycho Brahe in making astronomical observations.

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