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Silvia

Queen of Sweden (1976– ), born in Heidelberg, SWC Germany, the daughter of a West German businessman and his Brazilian wife. She studied at the Interpreters' School in Munich, graduating in 1969 as an interpreter in Spanish. In 1971 she was appointed chief hostess in the Organization Committee for the Olympic Games in Munich (1972), where she met Carl Gustaf, then heir to the Swedish throne. They were married in 1976.

Silvia may refer to:

A female given name of Latin origin, more commonly spelled Sylvia. Notable Silvias include:

Religion

Rhea Silvia, a figure in Roman Mythology, mother of Romulus and Remus Saint Silvia (6th century), the mother of St. Gregory the Great

Politics

Queen Silvia of Sweden Silvia Gašparovičová, first lady of Slovakia

Other

Silvia Saint, a porn star Silvía Night, a fictional character from Iceland Nissan Silvia, an automobile sold in Japan Sexy Silvia, a character from Viewtiful Joe.

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