Landgravine Magdalena Sibylla of Hesse-Darmstadt was regent of the Duchy of Württemberg from 1677 to 1693, and was a prominent German composer of baroque hymns.
Background
Magdalena Sibylla, Duchess of Württemberg was born in Darmstadt, the daughter of Louis VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt and Duchess Maria Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp. She was born in Darmstadt. As a child she lost her mother and came into the care of her aunt, the Queen Dowager Hedwig Eleonora of Sweden.
Career
In Stockholm, she manifested deep religious beliefs. On the occasion of a visit to the Württemberg crown prince William Louis she became engaged to him. Eleonore Dorothea (1674–1683)
Eberhardine Luise (1675–1707)
Eberhard Louis (1676–1733), the next Duke of Württemberg
Magdalena Wilhelmine (born November 7, 1677 – died October 30, 1742) - married to Charles III William
In 1677 he, too, died of a heart attack.
Through piety and prudence in all decisions, she enjoyed great popularity.
From 1690 to 1692, she employed the composer Johann Pachelbel. After the accession of the heir apparent, she retreated to Kirchheim castle, where she died.