Sophie Amalie Moth
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Sophie Amalie Moth (born 1654 – died January 17, 1719) was Christian V of Denmark’s acknowledged official mistress.[1] Sophie bore him five children, each of whom he acknowledged publicly. Consistent with the practice of his father and grandfather, all were given the surname Gyldenløve. Sophie Amalie's 5 acknowledged illegitimate children by Christian V were:
- Christiane (1672),
- Christian (1674),
- Sophie Christiane (1675),
- Anna Christiane (1676), and
- Ulrik Christian (1678).
Sophie Amalie was appointed countess of Samsoe in 1677, which chancellor Peder Griffenfeld lost after falling from favor.
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- ^ Although married in 1667 to Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Cassel, Christian V took a 16-year-old lover, Sophie Amalie.
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