Sophia of Hanover

Princess of the Palatinate, Electress of Hanover, heir presumptive and ancestor of British monarchs following the Act of Settlement 1701
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Sophia of Hanover
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Sophia of Hanover

Summary

Sophia of Hanover is a human[1]. Born in The Hague[2], she… she was born on October 14, 1630[3]. She died in Hanover[4]. She died on June 8, 1714[5]. She worked as a politician[6] and ruler[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Sophia of Hanover was born in The Hague[2].
  • Sophia of Hanover passed away in Hanover[4].
  • Sophia of Hanover was born on October 14, 1630[3].
  • Sophia of Hanover was born on January 1, 1630[9].
  • Sophia of Hanover died on June 8, 1714[5].
  • Sophia of Hanover died on January 1, 1714[10].
  • Burial took place at Welf family mausoleum[11].
  • Sophia of Hanover's father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[12].
  • Sophia of Hanover's mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[13].
  • Among Sophia of Hanover's spouses was Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was George I of Great Britain[15].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was Maximilian William of Brunswick-Lüneburg[16].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was Sophia Charlotte of Hanover[17].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was Ernest Augustus, Duke of York and Albany[18].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was Friedrich August Hanover, Prince of Hanover[19].
  • A child of Sophia of Hanover was Christian Heinrich Hanover[20].
  • Sophia of Hanover held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • Sophia of Hanover's professions included politician[6].
  • Sophia of Hanover worked as a ruler[7].
  • Sophia of Hanover held the position of Electress[22].
  • Sophia of Hanover is recorded as female[23].
  • Sophia of Hanover's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sophia of Hanover's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[25].
  • Sophia of Hanover's noble title is recorded as duchess[26].
  • Sophia of Hanover's noble title is recorded as princess[27].

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Origins and Family

Sophia of Hanover was born in The Hague[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 14, 1630[3] and January 1, 1630[9]. Her father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[12]. Her mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and ruler[7]. Sophia of Hanover held the position of Electress[22].

Personal Life

Among Sophia of Hanover's spouses was Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14]. Children include George I of Great Britain[15], a politician[28], 1660–1727[29], of Electorate of Hanover[30], awarded the Order of the Garter[31], specialised in politics[32]; Maximilian William of Brunswick-Lüneburg[16], an aristocrat[33], 1666–1726[34], of Germany[35]; Sophia Charlotte of Hanover[17], a collector[36], 1668–1705[37], of Electorate of Hanover[38]; Ernest Augustus, Duke of York and Albany[18], a Catholic priest[39], 1674–1728[40], of Germany[41], awarded the Order of the Garter[42]; Friedrich August Hanover, Prince of Hanover[19], a military officer[43], 1661–1690[44]; and Christian Heinrich Hanover[20], a soldier[45], 1671–1703[46].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 8, 1714[5] and January 1, 1714[10]. Sophia of Hanover passed away in Hanover[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[47]. She is buried at Welf family mausoleum[11].

Why It Matters

Sophia of Hanover has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Sophia of Hanover born?

Sophia of Hanover's place of birth was The Hague[2].

Where did Sophia of Hanover die?

Sophia of Hanover passed away in Hanover[4].

Who were Sophia of Hanover's parents?

Sophia of Hanover's father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[12]. Sophia of Hanover's mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[13].

Who was Sophia of Hanover married to?

Sophia of Hanover's spouses include Ernest Augustus, Elector of Brunswick-Lüneburg[14].

What did Sophia of Hanover do for work?

Sophia of Hanover worked as politician[6] and ruler[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [47] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . Dictionary of Women Worldwide. wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Manner of death natural causes
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