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Hedvig Sophia of Sweden

Swedish princess (1681-1708) · Sweden · On the map · Politicians · Died at 27

Hedvig Sophia Augusta of Sweden, Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, was the eldest child of Charles XI of Sweden and Ulrike Eleonore of Denmark.

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She was heiress presumptive to the Swedish throne from her birth until that of her brother one year later and again from the start of his reign as King of Sweden, in 1697, until her death and the regent of the duchy of Holstein-Gottorp for her minor son from 1702 to 1708. Some sources refer to her as Sofia.

Country
Sweden
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1681 to 1708 · aged 27