Otte Brahe
Otte Brahe | |
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The Brahe family | |
| Born | 2 October 1518 Tosterup, Denmark, Kalmar Union |
| Died | 9 May 1571 (aged 52) Denmark, Denmark–Norway |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 12; including Tycho and Sophia |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Jørgen Thygesen Brahe (older brother) Anne Rud (maternal aunt) |
| Family | Brahe |
Otte Brahe (Danish: [ˈotsʰə ˈpʁɑːə]; 2 October 1518 – 9 May 1571) was a Danish (Scanian) nobleman and statesman, who served on the privy council (Rigsraad, "Council of the Realm"). He was married to Beate Clausdatter Bille and was the father of astronomers Tycho and Sophia Brahe.