From whom did Sophia's husband inherit the title of Elector?
From his father
From his grandfather
From his brother
It was created for him
Answer
Sophia's husband, Frederick III, was the Elector of Brandenburg. The title of Elector was created for him by the Holy Roman Emperor. Frederick was a member of the Hohenzollern dynasty, which ruled Brandenburg for centuries. He was also the founder of the Kingdom of Prussia, which was a major European power for over two centuries.
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