Sophia Brahe

Sophia Brahe
Portrait from 1602
Born24 August 1559 (or 22 September 1556)
Knutstorp, Denmark–Norway
Died1643 (aged 83–84)
Helsingør, Denmark–Norway
Known forWorking with her brother Tycho Brahe on making astronomical observations, creating exceptional gardens at Trolleholm Castle, genealogist of Danish noble families
Spouses
  • Otto Thott
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    (m. 1579; died 1588)​
  • Erik Lange
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    (m. 1602; died 1613)​
ChildrenTage 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.

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