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Sophia Dorothea of England

Sophia Dorothea of England

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Born 26 MAR 1687 , Hanover
Died 28 JUN 1757 , Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Germany
Parents George I of England (Father) Family
Sophia Dorothea of Celle (Mother) Family
Marriage Frederick William of Prussia Family Page
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In their lifetime
Born in the reign of James II
  • Birth
    26 Mar 1687
    Born at Hanover
  • Age 1
    5 Nov 1688
    Glorious Revolution: William of Orange lands at Brixham
  • Age 1
    13 Feb 1689
    William III and Mary II become joint monarchs
    Reigned 1689–1702
  • Age 2
    16 Dec 1689
    Bill of Rights passed
  • Age 7
    27 Jul 1694
    Bank of England founded
  • Age 14
    8 Mar 1702
    Accession of Queen Anne
    Reigned 1702–1714
  • Age c. 16
    1703
    The Great Storm devastates southern England
  • Age 20
    1 May 1707
    Act of Union joins England and Scotland
  • Age c. 22
    1709
    Daughter Frederica Sophia Wilhelmina born
  • Age c. 25
    1712
    Newcomen builds the first practical steam engine
  • Age 27
    1 Aug 1714
    Accession of George I
    Reigned 1714–1727
  • Age 28
    6 Sep 1715
    First Jacobite rising
  • Age c. 34
    1721
    Robert Walpole becomes the first Prime Minister in all but name
  • Age 40
    11 Jun 1727
    Father George I died
  • Age 40
    11 Jun 1727
    Accession of George II
    Reigned 1727–1760
  • Age 58
    1745–1746
    Second Jacobite rising
    Ended at Culloden on 16 April 1746.
  • Age 65
    Sep 1752
    Britain adopts the Gregorian calendar
    2 September was followed by 14 September.
  • Age 69
    1756–1763
    Seven Years' War begins
  • Age 70
    28 Jun 1757
    Died at Monbijou Palace, Berlin, Germany