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Sophia of Nassau

1836 – 1913

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Wikipedia Summary

Sophia of Nassau, also Sofia, was Queen of Sweden and Norway as the wife of King Oscar II. She was Queen of Sweden for 35 years, longer than anyone before her, and the longest-serving queen until 2011, when she was surpassed by Queen Silvia. She is also the most recent woman to have been officially Dowager Queen of Sweden.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
July 9, 1836
Date of death
December 30, 1913
Field and occupation
švédská královna
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