Sophia Brahe

Sophia Brahe
Sophia Brahe
	Portrait from 1602
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 (m. 1579; died 1588); Erik Lange (m. 1602; died 1613);
Children	Tage Thott

Sophia (or Sophie) Thott Lange (née Brahe; 24 August 1559 or 22 September 1556^[1] – 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.

^ probably in 1559 following Christianson 2000, p. 258, some others scholars give 1556, both dates match his horoscope (Det Kongelige Bibliotek).

[:1-1] robably in 1559 following Christianson 2000, p. 258, some others scholars give 1556, both dates match his horoscope (Det Kongelige Bibliotek).

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Sophia Brahe
Portrait from 1602
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 (m. 1579; died 1588) Erik Lange (m. 1602; died 1613)
Children	Tage Thott