At what age was Sophia Magdalena betrothed to Gustav III?
Five
Ten
Fifteen
Twenty
Answer
Sophia Magdalena of Denmark was betrothed to Gustav III of Sweden at the age of five. This was a common practice in royal families at the time, as it helped to secure alliances between countries. The marriage was not to take place until Sophia Magdalena was of a more appropriate age, but it was still seen as a significant event.
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