Queen Sofía of Spain
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| Sophia of Greece and Denmark | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The Queen in 2009 | |
| Queen consort of Spain | |
| Tenure | 22 November 1975 – 19 June 2014 |
| Anointing | 27 November 1975 |
| Born | 2 November 1938 Tatoi Palace, Athens, Kingdom of Greece |
| Spouse | Juan Carlos I of Spain (m. 1962) |
| Issue | |
| House | Glücksburg |
| Father | Paul of Greece |
| Mother | Frederica of Hanover |
| Religion | Roman Catholic prev. Greek Orthodox |
| Signature |  |
Sophia of Greece and Denmark (Greek: Σοφία, Spanish: Sofía; born 2 November 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family who was Queen of Spain during the reign of her husband, King Juan Carlos I, from 1975 to 2014.
She became queen upon her husband's accession in 1975.[1] On 19 June 2014, Juan Carlos abdicated in favor of their son Felipe VI.[2]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser XV. "Spanien". C.A. Starke Verlag, 1997, pp. 20, 100-101. (German). ISBN 978-3-79800-814-4
- ↑ "Spain will have two kings and two queens". Retrieved 14 June 2014.
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