Episode 5 of 5
A Dynastic Betrothal
- When
- unknown
- Where
- Sweden and Denmark
Sophia Magdalena was betrothed to Gustav in childhood, with the Riksdag arranging the match to secure peace between Sweden and Denmark.
Betrothed at age five to the Swedish heir apparent, Sophia Magdalena was brought up to become Queen of Sweden. The Riksdag of the Estates, not the royal family, arranged the marriage to create peace between two realms with a long history of war and strained relations since the Danish candidate lost the 1743 election of a Swedish heir.
Sources
- Sophia Magdalena of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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