Sophia of the Palatinate (1630-1714) was a German princess and a significant figure in European history. She was the daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of King James I of England. Sophia is best known for her role in the succession to the British throne, as she was the mother of George I of Great Britain. Sophia's lineage made her a key figure in the House of Hanover, which became the ruling dynasty in Britain after the Glorious Revolution. Her claim to the throne was based on the Act of Settlement 1701, which aimed to ensure a Protestant succession.