Sophia of Gloucester

Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester

Daughter of Prince William, Duke of Gloucester (1743-1805) by his wife Maria Walpole (1736-1807).

Born: Glocester House, London 29. May 1773

Baptised: Gloucester House 26. Jun 1773

Godparents:

• Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland (her paternal uncle)

• The Duchess of Cumberland (born Lady Anne Luttrell, his wife)

• Queen Caoline Matilda of Denmark (her paternal aunt)

Died: Blackheath, Kent 29. Nov 1844

Buried: St. George’s Chapel, Windsor

Detlev Schwennicke "Europäische Stammtafeln. Neue Folgen", Vol. I/1, 1998, Vittorio Klostermann; Alison Weir: “Britain’s Royal Families”, Vintage Books 2008; for christening and godparents see Yvonne’s Royalty Home Page http://users.uniserve.com/~canyon/christenings.htm#Christenings