Sophia

British  

/ səʊˈfaɪə /

noun

1. 1630–1714, electress of Hanover (1658–1714), in whom the Act of Settlement (1701) vested the English Crown. She was a granddaughter of James I of England and her son became George I of Great Britain and Ireland

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Example Sentences

Sophia A. Nelson, a political journalist and author who followed Fairfax closely, said she was “horrified” and “devastated” by the news.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

For food, my colleague Sophia Kercher recommends South LA Cafe, which is located at the museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Her dad Darren and mum Amanda are now separated but both help care for Sophia.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The tiles were on a panel by the tomb of Ottoman Sultan Selim II in the garden of the Hagia Sophia.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

But this marriage turned out to be particularly important: Frederick’s daughter Sophia married the Elector of Hanover and was the mother of George I of England.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin