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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.
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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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.
Feb 21, 2023 · Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the wife of King George I of England, but her marriage was a nightmare of betrayal, abuse, and imprisonment. Learn about her tragic facts, from her illegitimate birth to her mysterious death, in this article.
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover (26 March [O.S. 16 March] 1687 – 28 June 1757) was Queen in Prussia and Electress of Brandenburg during the reign of her husband, King Frederick William I, from 1713 to 1740.
Learn about the life and marriage of Sophia Dorothea, the duchess of Ahlden and the "uncrowned queen" of England. Discover how she became involved with Philip von Konigsmarck and why she was imprisoned and divorced by her husband George I.
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Oct 30, 2014 · The first royal wife in this five part series is Sophia Dorothea of Celle – the Queen that never was. She married George I at a time when he was still only the heir to the Duchy of Hanover.
