Sophia

British

/ səʊˈfaɪə /

noun

1630–1714, electress of Hanover (1658–1714), in whom the Act of Settlement (1701) vested the English Crown. She was a granddaughter of James I of England and her son became George I of Great Britain and Ireland

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For years, Harvard’s Sophia Freund prize—given to the student with the highest GPA—had just one or two winners.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

One shot shows Sophia Loren lifting a champagne glass beneath the adoring gaze of fans.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Sophia A. Nelson, a political journalist and author who followed Fairfax closely, said she was “horrified” and “devastated” by the news.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

For food, my colleague Sophia Kercher recommends South LA Cafe, which is located at the museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

In each one, Sophia is painted with a different look.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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