Maria Sofia De la Gardie

Maria Sofia De la Gardie
Born1627
Died22 August 1694(1694-08-22) (aged 66–67)
Spouse(s)Gustaf Gabrielsson Oxenstierna
(m. 1643–48; his death)
Children3
Parent(s)Jacob De la Gardie
Ebba Brahe

Maria Sofia De la Gardie (1627 – 22 August 1694) was a Swedish countess, courtier, banker and 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.

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