Sophia Hedwig

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Sophia Hedwig (August 28, 1677 - March 13, 1735) was a Danish princess, the daughter of King Christian V and his queen-consort, Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Cassel. She was long betrothed to her cousin King Charles XII of Sweden, but they never married. Sophia Hedwig remained unwed and devoted herself to philanthropic and social concerns. She was also a talented portrait painter. Many of her works are preserved in the Danish Royal Collection at Rosenborg Castle. She died at the age of 57.

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G.Greer, The Obstacle Race (1979)