Sophie Dorothea of Prussia was born on June 14, 1687, in Berlin, Germany. She was the daughter of Frederick I of Prussia and Sophia Charlotte of Hanover. Sophie Dorothea became the Duchess of Saxe-Meiningen through her marriage to Bernhard I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen in 1706. Throughout her life, she was known for her intelligence and cultural interests. Sophie Dorothea played a significant role in the court's social life and was involved in various artistic endeavors. She passed away on March 28, 1757, leaving a legacy of cultural influence in her region.