Sophia of Hanover died on 8 June 1714, aged 84. She was the Electress of Hanover and mother of King George I of Great Britain. Her death triggered the succession of the House of Hanover to the British throne, as she was the next Protestant in line of succession after the death of Queen Anne.
Sophia of Hanover: From Royalty to Powerhouse - A Quiz on the Remarkable Electress Consort