| Sophia of Cleves | |
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| House | House of La Marck (by birth) |
| Father | William of Julich-Cleves-Berg |
| Mother | Sophia of Guelders |
| Born | 12 June 1541 Duchy of Guelders |
| Died | 16 August 1553 (aged 12) Bletchingly Palace, England |
| Religion | Anglican |
Sophia of Cleves (12 June 1541 - 16 August 1553) was the third daughter of Sophia, Duchess of Guelders and William of Julich-Cleves-Berg. She was the elder twin sister of Anna of Cleves
Early Life[]
Like her two elder sisters, Sophia of Cleves was raised in England after her mother died, months after the birth of her and her younger twin sister. From birth, it was clear that she was the weaker of the two. As a young child, she and Anna were inseparable, and when Sophia fell ill at the age of 12, Anna had to be restrained from entering the sick room. Sophia died months later, from what appears to be smallpox and Anna fell in a deep depression. Like her sisters, she was tutored by Lady Cromwell.