Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg
(1628-1685)
Queen consort of Denmark and Norway from 1648 to 1670
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Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Calenberg (24 March 1628 – 20 February 1685) was Queen of Denmark and Norway as the consort of the King Frederick III of Denmark. She is known for her political influence, as well as for her cultural impact: she acted as the adviser of her husband, and introduced ballet and opera to Denmark.
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Sophie Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg 24 March 1628 Herzberg Castle, Lower Saxony
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20 February 1685 (aged 56) Amalienborg Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Christian V of Denmark 1st child with Frederick III of Denmark Male b. 15 Apr 1646 d. 25 Aug 1699 Age: 53 (at death) 1646-1699 Danish, Royalty -
Princess Anna Sophie of Denmark 2nd child with Frederick III of Denmark Female b. 1 Sep 1647 d. 1 Jul 1717 Age: 69 (at death) 1647-1717 Danish, Royalty -
Frederica Amalia 3rd child with Frederick III of Denmark Female b. 11 Apr 1649 Age: 376 1649- Celebrity Baby -
Wilhelmine Ernestine 4th child with Frederick III of Denmark Female b. 21 Jun 1650 Age: 375 1650- Celebrity Baby
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Ulrika Eleonora of Denmark 7th child with Frederick III of Denmark Female b. 11 Sep 1656 d. 26 Jul 1693 Age: 36 (at death) 1656-1693 Danish, Royalty -
Dorothea 8th child with Frederick III of Denmark Female b. 16 Nov 1657 Age: 367 1657- Celebrity Baby
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George I of Great Britain · Nephew · 1660-1727 · King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1714 to 1727
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