Sophie Elisabeth von Anhalt-Dessau

Sophie Elisabeth of Anhalt-Dessau was a German princess of the House of Ascania. She was the last abbess of Gernrode (r.1593-1614). After leaving the abbey, Sophie Elisabeth married George Rudolf of Liegnitz and was duchess of Liegnitz until her death in 1620.

Occupation

nun

Citizenship

Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth

Born

February 10, 1589

Died

February 9, 1622