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Court Visit and Selection
- When
- July 1856
- Where
- Monrepos castle, outside Nassau
Prince Oscar visited Sophia at Monrepos castle in July 1856, following a tour of European courts to find a suitable partner.
Oscar traveled to various royal courts in 1855–56 to find a marriage partner. He visited Sophia at her sister Marie's summer residence, Monrepos castle, outside Nassau. The choice was based on personal preference, as Oscar had freedom to select a princess he liked.
Sources
- Sophia of Nassau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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