11 Facts About Sophia Schliemann

Sophia Schliemann, born Sophia Engastromenou was the Greek second wife of the businessman and amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann.

Sophia Schliemann's father was a "well-known Greek banker who at one time was the largest individual shareholder of the Pennsylvania Railroad".

Sophia Schliemann was only briefly present during the 1873 excavations of Hisarlik, during which she was assaulted by a foreman.

Sophia Schliemann departed the site after a month due to the unexpected death of her father.

Sophia Schliemann edited Schliemann's autobiography and published it in 1892.

Sophia Schliemann spent the rest of her life as a member of Athenian high society and sponsor of charitable endeavors.

Sophia Schliemann served on its board of directors from 1919 until her death in 1932.

Sophia Schliemann died on 27 October 1932 at the age of 80,13 days after suffering a heart attack.

Sophia Schliemann was buried with state honors in the family tomb at the First Cemetery of Athens next to her husband, whom she outlived by 42 years.

Sophia Schliemann was a central character in Irving Stone's 1975 historical novel The Greek Treasure.

Sophia Schliemann inspired the 2013 novel Sophia: A Woman's Search for Troy by Nancy Joaquim.