Magdalena Sibylla of Holstein-Gottorp

Magdalena Sibylle of Holstein-Gottorp (also spelled Magdalena Sibylla; 24 November 1631 at Gottorp Castle – 22 September 1719 in Güstrow) was a Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp by birth and by marriage Duchess of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. From 1654 to 1695, she was the consort of Duke Gustav Adolph of Mecklenburg-Güstrow.

Magdalena Sibylle of Holstein-Gottorp
Magdalena Sibylle of Holstein-Gottorp
Born24 November 1631
Gottorp Castle
Died22 September 1719 (aged 87)
Güstrow
SpouseGustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
IssueChristine of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Charles of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Hedwig of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
HouseHouse of Oldenburg
FatherFrederick III, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
MotherDuchess Marie Elisabeth of Saxony

Background

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Magdalene Sybille was the daughter of Duke Frederick III of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (1597–1659) and his wife Marie Elisabeth of Saxony (1610–1684).

Widowhood

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After her husband's death, she remained a widow for 26 years. She retained a small court in Güstrow. However, after the Mecklenburg-Güstrow line of Dukes had died out, the court in Güstrow lost its former glory and significance.

Marriage and issue

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On 28 December 1654, she married Gustav Adolph, the ruling Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. They had eleven children but no surviving male heirs. This leads to a succession dispute that was settled by the Partition of Hamburg (1701), which redivided the interior of the Duchy of Mecklenburg among the surviving lines.

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References

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  • Johann Stieber: 'Merckwürdige und erbauliche Lebensbeschreibung der … Fürstin Magdalena Sibylla, verwitwete regierende Fürstin zu Mecklenburg, Rostock, 1745

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