Augusta of Denmark
Princess Augusta of Denmark (8 April 1580 – 5 February 1639) was the Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp as the wife of Duke John Adolf. She was the third daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophia of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. She was politically influential during the reign of her son, Duke Frederick III.
| Augusta of Denmark | |
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c.1601 | |
| Duchess consort of Holstein-Gottorp | |
| Tenure | 30 August 1596 - 31 March 1616 |
| Born | 8 April 1580 Koldinghus |
| Died | 5 February 1639 (aged 58) Husum Castle |
| Spouse | John Adolf, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp |
| Issue | Frederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp Elisabeth Sofie Adolf Dorothea Augusta of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp Hedwig Anna John X of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp Christian |
| House | Oldenburg |
| Father | Frederick II of Denmark |
| Mother | Sophia of Mecklenburg-Güstrow |
| Danish Royalty |
| House of Oldenburg Main Line |
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| Frederick II |
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