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When and where did Sophia Magdalena and Gustav III marry?

  • 1766 in Stockholm

  • 1771 in Copenhagen

  • 1756 in Oslo

  • 1766 in Lubeck

Answer

Sophia Magdalena of Denmark and Gustav III of Sweden married on 4 November 1766 in Stockholm. The wedding was the result of a political agreement between Denmark and Sweden. Sophia Magdalena was the sister of Christian VII of Denmark, who was married to Gustav III's sister, Louisa Ulrika. The wedding was a grand affair, and it was attended by many important guests from around Europe.
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