Sophie Dorothea of Celle
wife of George I of Great Britain (1666-1726)
1666 — 1726
Quick Facts
Profession
wife of George I of Great Britain (1666-1726)
Born
September 15, 1666
Died
1726 (age ~60)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
socialite, politician
Kingdom of Great BritainBorn in Celle CastleDied in Ahlden House
1666
Born in Celle Castle (1666-09-15)
1726
Died in Ahlden House
About
Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle was the repudiated wife of future King George I of Great Britain. The union with George, her first cousin, was a marriage of state, arranged by her father George William, her father-in-law the Elector of Hanover, and her mother-in-law, Electress Sophia of Hanover, first cousin of King Charles II of England.
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Who is Sophie Dorothea of Celle?+
Sophia Dorothea of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle was the repudiated wife of future King George I of Great Britain. The union with George, her first cousin, was a marriage of state, arranged by her father George William, her father-in-law the Elector of Hanover, and her mother-in-law, Electress Sophia of
What does the name Sophie mean?+
The name Sophie means "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is of French origin.
When was Sophie Dorothea of Celle born?+
Sophie Dorothea of Celle was born on September 15, 1666.
When did Sophie Dorothea of Celle die?+
Sophie Dorothea of Celle died in 1726, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.
The name Sophie is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French Sophie, equivalent to English Sophia of Ancient Greek origin.. Etymology: From the Sophie, the pet form of Sophia or from Sophie. From wisdom.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Sophie — September 15, 1666
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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