Sophie of Hanover was born on March 14, 1630, in Germany. She was the daughter of Elector Frederick V of the Palatinate and Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of King James I of England. Sophie became the Electress of Hanover through her marriage to Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland in 1658. Sophie is notable for being the mother of King George I of Great Britain, making her an important figure in the lineage of the British royal family. She was also a prominent intellectual and corresponded with many leading thinkers of her time, contributing to the cultural life of her era.