Birth of Sophia Dorothea of Zell1666
Birth of Sophia Dorothea of Zell, daughter of George William, Duke of Brunswick
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Sophia Dorothea of Zell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sophia Dorothea of Zell, based on 8 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
8 records1666–17147 events3 places
Chronological biography
1666
1682
Marriage21 November 1682
Marries George I
1694
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of Zell1694
Sophia Dorothea is imprisoned for infidelity with von Konigsmark, a Swedish Colonel
Arrest of Sophia Dorothea of ZellDecember 1694
Sophia Dorothia is arrested by George in the castle of Ahlden until her death
DivorceDecember 1694
George I divorces Sophia Dorothea on the grounds of adultery
1701
Legislation1701
The Act of Settlement passes the crown on the death of Anne to Sophia. Ensures a Protestant succession
Reform of Monarchy1701
The Act of Settlement passes the crown on the death of Anne to Sophia
1714
Death of Sophia Dorothea of Zell30 May 1714
Sophias death makes her son, the Elector George Ludwig, heir to the British crown
Titles and roles
Queen
Record provenance
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