Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg

Dorothea of Denmark, Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg, was born on June 29, 1546, in Kolding. She held citizenship in Norway, Denmark, and Germany. Dorothea was the daughter of Christian III of Denmark and Dorothea of Saxe-Lauenburg. She passed away on January 6, 1617, in Celle.

Throughout her life, Dorothea held various roles, such as a politician, queen consort, and regent. She was known as the Duchess of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1561 until 1592 and served as regent for her son George from 1592 to 1596.

Dorothea was the mother of several children, including Sophie of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Christian, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Ernest II, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Augustus the Elder, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Margaret of Brunswick-Lüneburg, Frederick Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Frederick IV, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.