Sophie Elisabeth of Anhalt-Dessau | |
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Abbess of Gernrode | |
Reign | 1593 – 1614 |
Predecessor | Dorothea Maria of Anhalt |
Successor | None (Gernrode disestablished) |
Duchess of Liegnitz | |
Reign | 4 November 1614 – 9 February 1620 |
Predecessor | Anna Maria of Anhalt |
Successor | Elisabeth Magdalena |
Born | 10 February 1589 Dessau |
Died | 9 February 1620 (aged 30) Liegnitz |
Spouse | George Rudolf of Liegnitz |
Dynasty | House of Ascania |
Father | John George I of Anhalt-Dessau |
Mother | Dorothea of Mansfeld-Arnstein |
Sophie Elisabeth of Anhalt-Dessau (10 February 1589 – 9 February 1620) 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.