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Sophia Dorothea of Celle

1666–1726 · Hanover

Wife of George I of Great Britain. Born at Celle Castle. Died at Ahlden House.

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Locked up for 30 years

George I's wife Sophia Dorothea was accused of an affair with Count Philip Christoph von Königsmarck, who vanished in 1694, probably murdered. George divorced her and she spent the last 30 years of her life imprisoned at Ahlden Castle.

Family

Father: George William of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Celle
Mother: Éléonore Desmier d'Olbreuse
Married: George I of Great Britain 1682
Children (2): George II of Great Britain 1683
Sophia Dorothea of Hanover 1687

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Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the 25× great-granddaughter of Charlemagne.
Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the 3× great-grandmother of Victoria.
Sophia Dorothea of Celle was the fifth cousin once removed of Louis XIV of France.