Friederike Wilhelmine Prussian

Friederike Wilhelmine Prussian

German princess of the Hohenzollern dynasty
Date of Birth: 30.09.1796
Country: Germany

Content:
  1. Princess Frederica Wilhelmina of Prussia
  2. Marriage to Duke Leopold IV of Anhalt-Dessau
  3. Titles and Honors
  4. - Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Catherine (August 10, 1834)

Princess Frederica Wilhelmina of Prussia

Early Life and Family

Frederica Wilhelmina was born on September 30, 1796, as the daughter of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia and Princess Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. She had two nicknames: "Filtzis" and "Filtsi."

Marriage to Duke Leopold IV of Anhalt-Dessau

On May 17, 1816, Frederica Wilhelmina became engaged to Duke Leopold IV of Anhalt-Dessau, a match arranged by the Prussian court. On April 18, 1818, they were married, strengthening Prussia's influence over Anhalt-Dessau.

Titles and Honors

- Her Royal Highness Princess Frederica Wilhelmina of Prussia (September 30, 1796 - April 18, 1818)

- Her Royal Highness Duchess of Anhalt-Dessau (April 18, 1818 - January 1, 1850)

- Her Royal Highness Duchess of Anhalt-Köthen (November 27, 1847 - January 1, 1850)

- Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Catherine (August 10, 1834)

Legacy

Frederica Wilhelmina passed away on January 1, 1850, in Dessau. She was buried in the Church of St. Mary in Dessau.

© BIOGRAPHS