Ebba Brahe

Ebba Brahe
Ebba Brahe
Born16 March 1596
Died5 January 1674(1674-01-05) (aged 77)
Other namesEbba Magnusdotter Brahe
Spouse(s)Jacob De la Gardie
(m. 1618–52; his death)
PartnerGustavus Adolphus of Sweden
Children14, including:
Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie
Maria Sofia De la Gardie
Axel Julius De la Gardie
Parent(s)Magnus Brahe
Britta Stensdotter Leijonhuvud
RelativesMargareta Brahe (paternal cousin)
Per Brahe the Younger (paternal cousin)

Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (16 March 1596 – 5 January 1674) was a Swedish countess, landowner, and courtier. She is foremost known for being the love object of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and because he wished to marry her prior to his marriage, plans which were however never realized. Their love affair has been famous in the Swedish romantic history and the subject of fiction, and are documented in their preserved correspondence.