Queen Sofía of Spain
Queen consort of Spain
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.
Sofía | |
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![]() Sofía in 2009 | |
Queen consort of Spain | |
Tenure | 22 November 1975 – 19 June 2014 |
Anointing | 27 November 1975 |
Born | Princess Sophia of Greece and Denmark 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 | ![]() |
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]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 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.