Ebba Brahe
Ebba Brahe | |
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Oval miniature portrait of Ebba Brahe in gouache on parchment, 17th century | |
| Born | 16 March 1596 |
| Died | 5 January 1674 (aged 77) |
| Other names | Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe |
| Spouse(s) | Jacob De la Gardie (m. 1618–52; his death) |
| Partner | Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden |
| Children | 14, including: Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie Maria Sofia De la Gardie Axel Julius De la Gardie |
| Parent(s) | Magnus Brahe Britta Stensdotter Leijonhuvud |
| Relatives | Margareta Brahe (paternal cousin) Per Brahe the Younger (paternal cousin) |
Ebba Magnusdotter Brahe (16 March 1596 – 5 January 1674) was a Swedish countess, landowner, and courtier. She is foremost known for being the love object of King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, who wished to marry her prior to his own marriage, a plan which was however never realized. Their love affair, the subject of fiction, has become famous in Swedish romantic history and is documented in their preserved correspondence.