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Sophia Brahe

1556 – 1643

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Wikipedia Summary

Sophia Thott Lange, 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.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
September 22, 1556
Knutstorp Castle
Date of death
January 1, 1643
Helsingør
Citizenship

Kingdom of Denmark

Occupations & fields
astronomerhistorianestate ownergenealogist
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