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Leia Organa (Skywalker Solo) was born in 19 BBY and died in 35 ABY.

Leia Skywalker Organa Solo is a galactic stateswoman, military leader and Force-sensitive trailblazer who rose from secret Princess of Alderaan to a founding figure of the Rebel Alliance and New Republic. Twin sister of Luke Skywalker and daughter of Anakin Skywalker, she’s famed for delivering the stolen Death Star plans, leading vital strikes at Yavin, Hoth and Endor, and serving decades as senator, diplomat and Resistance General. Beyond her storied military achievements, she married smuggler-turned-hero Han Solo, mothered Ben Solo (later Kylo Ren), and ultimately sacrificed herself through a final Force projection to guide a new generation of Jedi and spark hope across the galaxy.

~19 BBY - Birth

Leia Organa is born to Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker on Polis Massa.

~19 BBY - Adoption

After her birth, she is secretly adopted by Senator Bail Organa and Queen Breha of Alderaan, becoming Princess Leia Organa.

~0 BBY - Rebel Mission and Battle of Yavin

As a Rebel leader, Leia obtains the Death Star plans, is captured by Darth Vader, but is rescued; her leadership helps secure the Rebel victory at Yavin 4.

~3 ABY - Battle of Hoth and Dagobah Training

Leia commands Rebel defenses on Hoth, then joins Luke in part of his Jedi training on Dagobah under Yoda’s guidance.

~3 ABY - Rescue of Han Solo

Leia helps orchestrate Han Solo’s rescue from Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine.

~4 ABY - Battle of Endor

She leads a strike team on the forest moon of Endor, facilitating the destruction of the second Death Star and Emperor Palpatine.

~5 ABY - Founding of the New Republic

Leia becomes a leading senator in the New Republic, working to establish a democratic government in the galaxy.

~9 ABY - Marriage to Han Solo

She weds the smuggler-turned-hero Han Solo, forging one of the Rebellion’s most iconic partnerships.

~9 ABY - Birth of Ben Solo

The couple welcomes their son, Ben Solo, who would later fall to the dark side as Kylo Ren.

~28 ABY - Political Revelation

While serving in the New Republic Senate, Leia’s heritage as Darth Vader’s daughter is publicly revealed, straining her political alliances.

~34 ABY - Resistance Leadership

Leia rises to General of the Resistance against the First Order, survives the Hosnian Cataclysm and leads key defenses on D’Qar and at Crait.

~35 ABY - Final Sacrifice

Leia projects her likeness across the galaxy from Ahch-To to inspire the Resistance in their final stand; the exertion ends her life, but her spirit endures.

 

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