Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony
Danish princess from the House of Oldenburg
Died when: 52 years 313 days (634 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Anne of Denmark (Danish and German: Anna;Haderslev, 22 November 1532 – Dresden, 1 October 1585) was a Danish princess from the House of Oldenburg.
Through her marriage with Augustus of Saxony she became Electress of Saxony.She was renowned for her knowledge of plants and her skill in the preparation of herbal remedies, and contributed to the development of farming and horticulture in Saxony.
She was a major influence in the introduction of orthodox Lutheranism and played a role in the decision to persecute Calvinists.
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