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Maria Sofia De la Gardie
Maria Sofia De la Gardie (1627 – 22 August 1694) was a Swedish noble, countess, courtier, banker and industrialist entrepreneur. She is most known for her industrial enterprises, and she has been referred to as the first female grand entrepreneur of her country. She served as "överhovmästarinna" to Queen Christina of Sweden.
Biography.
Biography Early life.
Maria Sofia De la Gardie was born to count Jacob De la Gardie and Ebba Brahe. She was the sister of Magnus
of Jacob.
- Maria Sofia De la Gardie (1627–1694), industrialist
- Axel Julius De la Gardie (1637–1710), Swedish field marshal, son of Jacob.
- Johanna Eleonora De la Gardie (1661–1708), lady-in-waiting, poet
- Magnus Julius De la Gardie (1668–1710), Swedish general and statesman, son of Axel.
- Brita Sophia De la Gardie (1713–1797), amateur actress, culture personality
- Catherine Charlotte De la Gardie (1723–1763), heroine