Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz
| Augusta Reuss of Köstritz | |||||
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Princess Augusta in 1856 painted by Friedrich Kaulbach | |||||
| Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | |||||
| Tenure | 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862 | ||||
| Born |
26 May 1822 Klipphausen, Kingdom of Saxony | ||||
| Died |
3 March 1862 (aged 39) Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin | ||||
| Burial | Schwerin Castle | ||||
| Spouse | Frederick Francis II | ||||
| Issue |
Frederick Francis III Duke Paul Frederick Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia Duke Nikolaus Duke John Albert Duke Alexander | ||||
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| House |
House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin House of Reuss Junior Line | ||||
| Father | Heinrich LXIII, Prince Reuss of Köstritz | ||||
| Mother | Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Wernigerode | ||||
Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz (Auguste Reuss; 26 May 1822 – 3 March 1862) was the consort and first wife of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
Early life
Princess Augusta, third child and second daughter of Prince Heinrich LXIII Reuss-Köstritz, and his first wife, Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Wernigerode, was born at Klipphausen, Kingdom of Saxony.[1]
Her family belonged to the Junior line of the House of Reuss.
Marriage
On 3 November 1849 in Ludwigslust, Augusta married Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin son of Paul Frederick, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.[1] Together they had six children.[2]
- Frederick Francis III (1851–1897) father of Alexandrine, Queen of Denmark and Cecile, last Crown Princess of Prussia.
- Paul Friedrich (1852–1923) married Princess Marie of Windisch-Grätz.
- Marie (1854–1920) married Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia. Their son Cyril became pretender to the Russian throne after the assassination of his cousin Nicholas II of Russia.
- Nikolaus (1855–1856).
- John Albert (1857–1920) Imperial regent of the Duchy of Brunswick; married Princess Elisabeth Sybille of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
- Duke Alexander (1859–1859).
Death
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Augusta Memorial at Schwerin.
Augusta's early death raised some questions in the court. It was said that Augusta died of "bronchial problems associated with heart disease".[3] One biographer said, she died of a type of fever.[4]
Augusta was buried in the gardens of Schwerin Castle and by 1905 a memorial portrait was built by sculptor Wilhelm Wandschneider.
Titles, styles, honours and arms
Titles and styles
- 26 May 1822 – 3 November 1849: Her Serene Highness Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz
- 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862: Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Ancestry
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References
- 1 2 C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings, volume 1, page 415.
- ↑ C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings, volume 1, page 416.
- ↑ Jürgen Bochert, "Mecklenburgs Großherzöge" (1992).
- ↑ Ludwig von Hirschfield,"Friedrich Franz II vom Meckl.-Schwerin und seine Vorgänger", Leipzig (1891).
- ↑ Kneschke, E.H. (1861). Neues allgemeines Deutsches adels-lexicon: im vereine mit mehreren historikern. F. Voight. p. 503. Retrieved 2014-11-17.
- ↑ Biedermann, J.G. (1748). Geschlechtsregister des Hochadelichen Patriciats zu Nürnberg. Dietzel. Retrieved 2014-11-17.
- Genealogics - Leo van de Pas Princess Auguste Reuss-Schleiz-Köstritz
- thePeerage.com Auguste Prinzessin Reuss zu Köstritz
| Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz Cadet branch of the House of Reuss Born: 26 May 1822 Died: 3 March 1862 | ||
| German royalty | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Princess Alexandrine of Prussia |
Grand Duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862 |
Vacant Title next held by Princess Anna of Hesse and by Rhine |
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