Sophia of Prussia

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Sophia of Prussia
Queen Sophia, in 1915 by Georgios Jakobides.
Queen consort of the Hellenes
Tenure 18 March 1913 – 11 June 1917
Tenure 19 December 1920 – 27 September 1922
Born (1870-06-14)14 June 1870
New Palace, Potsdam, Prussia
Died 13 January 1932(1932-01-13) (aged 61)
Frankfurt, Prussia, Weimar Republic
Spouse Constantine I of Greece (m 27 October 1889)
Issue George II, King of Greece
Alexander, King of Greece
Helen, Queen Mother of Romania
Paul, King of Greece
Irene, Duchess of Aosta
Katherine, Lady Brandram
Full name
Sophie Dorothea Ulrike Alice
House Hohenzollern
Father Frederick III, German Emperor
Mother Victoria, Princess Royal
Signature

Sophia of Prussia (Sophie Dorothea Ulrike Alice; 14 June 1870 – 13 January 1932) was Queen of Greece from 1913 to 1917 and from 1920 to 1922 as the wife of King Constantine I.




Issue[edit]

  1. George II of Greece (July 20, 1890 –April 1, 1947) married Princess Elisabeth of Romania but had no issue.
  2. Alexander of Greece (August 1, 1893 – October 25, 1920) married Aspasia Manos but had no issue.
  3. Princess Helen of Greece and Denmark (2 May 1896 – 28 November 1982) married Carol, Crown Prince of Romania but had no issue.
  4. Paul of Greece (December 14, 1901 – March 6, 1964) married Princess Friedrike of Hanover and had issue.
  5. Princess Irene of Greece and Denmark (13 February 1904 – 15 April 1974) married Prince Aimone, Duke of Aosta and had issue.
  6. Princess Katherine of Greece and Denmark (4 May 1913 – 2 October 2007) married Major Richard Brandram and had issue.

Titles and styles[edit]

  • 14 June 1870 – 27 October 1889 Her Royal Highness Princess Sophie of Prussia.
  • 27 October 1889 – 18 March 1913 Her Royal Highness The Crown Princess of Greece, Duchess of Sparta.
  • 18 March 1913 – 27 September 1922 Her Majesty Queen.


Honours[edit]


Sophia of Prussia
Born: 14 June 1870 Died: 13 January 1932
Greek royalty
Preceded by Queen consort of the Hellenes
18 March 1913 – 11 June 1917
Succeeded by
Aspasia Manos (untitled)
Preceded by
Aspasia Manos (Royal Consort)
Queen consort of the Hellenes
19 December 1920 – 27 September 1922
Succeeded by