Princess Sophie of Greece and Denmark

Royalty and philanthropist

Princess Sophie of Greece and Denmark - Royalty and philanthropist
Born

June 26th, 1914
110 years ago

Died

2001
24 years ago — 87 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Greece

Links & References

Born into European royalty in 1914, a member of the Greek and Danish royal families. This princess spent much of her life in Greece and became involved in various charitable activities. During her lifetime, she supported refugee welfare and health initiatives. The close ties to multiple royal families through marriage and her philanthropic efforts positioned her uniquely within the European aristocracy.

Engaged in charitable work for refugees

Supported health initiatives in Greece

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