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Sophia Brahe

Danish astronomer ‧ Tycho Brahe's sister
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. Wikipedia
Born: August 24, 1559, Knutstorp Manor, Sweden
Died: 1643 (age 84 years), Helsingør, Denmark
Siblings: Tycho Brahe
Grandchildren: Otte Thott til Næs and Ove Thott
Spouse: Erik Lange (m. 1602–1613) and Otte Andersen Thott (m. 1579–1588)