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What title did Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte hold in Norway?

  • Queen of Norway

  • Duchess of Norway

  • Princess of Norway

  • Lady of Norway

Answer

As the spouse of King Christian V, Hedvig Elisabeth Charlotte assumed the title of Queen of Norway upon their marriage in 1667. She did not play an active role in Norwegian politics or governance, as the Danish monarchs ruled Norway at the time, known as the Danish-Norwegian dual monarchy. Her influence was largely confined to social events and cultural patronage.
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