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   Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle (15 September 1666 – 13 November 1726) was the repudiated wife of future King George I of Great Britain.

   • Burial: May 1727, Stadtkirche, Celle
   • House: Hanover

   • Father: George William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
   • Mother: Éléonore Desmier d'Olbreuse

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Sophia Dorothea (born Sept. 13, 1666—died Nov. 23, 1726, Schloss Ahlden, Lower Saxony) was the wife of George Louis, elector of Hanover (George I of Great Britain), who accused her of infidelity and imprisoned her for 32 years. The only child of George William, duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle, by a Huguenot lady named Eleanore d’Olbreuze ...

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   Who is Sophia Dorothea?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Sophia Dorothea (born Sept. 13, 1666—died Nov. 23, 1726, Schloss Ahlden, Lower Saxony) was the wife of George Louis, elector of Hanover (George I of Great Britain), who accused her of infidelity and imprisoned her for 32 years.

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   Was Sophia Dorothea a heiress?

   • Even though George became the King of Great Britain and Ireland, Sophia was never crowned, and ended her life looked up in a tower, bitter and resentful. The funny thing is that Sophia Dorothea could easily have been the heiress to the Duchy of Hanover herself.

   The Wives of the Georgian Kings: Sophia Dorothea of Celle

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   How did Sophia Dorothea die?

   • Sophia Dorothea grew overweight, and was frequently plagued by febrile colds and indigestion. In early 1726, she suffered a stroke; in August of that year she went to bed with a severe colic, and refused all food and treatment. She died shortly before midnight on 13 November 1726, aged 60.

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   Did George I and Sophia Dorothea have a good relationship?

   • George I and Sophia Dorothea may not have had the best of relationships, but their son, George Augustus, and his wife were much happier together. Look out for the next instalment in this series to read about the second Georgian Queen – Caroline of Ansbach.

   The Wives of the Georgian Kings: Sophia Dorothea of Celle

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   Feb 21, 2023 · Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the wife of the future King George I of England, yet this fairy-tale existence turned to tragedy early on. From a horrific betrayal to a 300-year-old murder mystery that is unsolved to this day, Sophia's life is not one you want to miss.

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   Oct 3, 2017 · Sophia Dorothea was born in Celle, Germany on September 15, 1666 to George William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and his mistress, a Frenchwoman, Éléonore Marie Desmier d’Olbreuse. Éléonore met George William in 1664 and the Duke immediately fell in love with her, cementing her German relocation.

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   Nov 15, 2023 · George I, Hanoverian King of Britain. After years of robust health and acclaim across mainland Europe, the 83-year-old Sophia Dorothea was caught in a rain shower and she fell ill. She died on 8th June 1714. Forty-nine-year-old Queen Anne survived until 1st August 1714.

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   Oct 30, 2014 · Sophia Dorothea was extremely distressed by her husband’s behaviour, and planned to leave him and elope with Count Königsmarck. ... Despite being over 70 years old, Sophia was as fit as a ...

9. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasSophia Dorothea of Brunswick-Celle (1666–1726)

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   Duchess of Ahlden and the "uncrowned queen" of England. Name variations: Sophie of Brunswick-Zell; Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneberg or Luneberg; princess of Ahlden; electress of Hanover. Born on September 5, 1666, at Celle Castle, Germany; died on November 13, 1726, at Castle of Ahlden, Hanover, Germany; interred at Celle Church, Germany ...