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Was Sophia's succession to the throne defined by her Protestant descendants?

  • Yes

  • No

  • It was defined by her Catholic descendants

  • It was not defined by religion

Answer

Yes, Sophia's succession to the throne was defined by her Protestant descendants. This is because the Act of Settlement of 1701, which established the succession to the British throne, stated that the throne would pass to the Protestant descendants of Sophia, Electress of Hanover.
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