Electress Sophia of Hanover | The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain
Lucy Worsley discusses the life and character of Sophia of Hanover, the closest Protestant heir.
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- Clip length: 3'03''
- Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
- History | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | Power: Monarchy and Democracy in Britain c.1000 to 2014 | c.1485-c.1800
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Four
- Programme: The First Georgians: The German Kings Who Made Britain
- Episode: One
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