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Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg (-1504)

"Sophie of Pomerania-Stettin (c. 1460 – 26 April 1504, Wismar), was Duchess of Mecklenburg by marriage from 1478 to 1504.

She was the daughter of Eric II of Pomerania-Wolgast (d. 1474) and his wife Sophia of Pomerania-Stolp (d. 1497).

Her brother was Bogislaw X (1454-1523), who ruled the country for almost fifty years as a unified territory. Under Bogislaw X, Pomerania experienced a golden age: Szczecin was made the residence in 1491, the ducal administration was organised in a chancery, a well-regulated tax collection was introduced and peace and stability were maintained. For political reasons, the Duchy of Mecklenburg was anxious to see a merger with the House of Pomerania." - (en.wikipedia.org 27.06.2020)

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Wife of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg
mother of Catherine of Mecklenburg [daughter of], Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg [father of]
mother of Albrecht VII, Duke of Mecklenburg [son of], Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg [father of]
mother of Heinrich V. zu Mecklenburg-Schwerin [son of], Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg [father of]

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