Princess Anna Sophie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt

Princess and Countess of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt

Princess Anna Sophie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt - Princess and Countess of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt
Born

September 9th, 1700
324 years ago

Died

1780
245 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born in 1700, this princess from the Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt principality played a significant role in the European nobility of her time. She married Count Ernst von Isenburg-Birstein, strengthening the alliances of the Schwarzburg family. Anna Sophie had a notable influence in court politics and was involved in various noble circles throughout her life. Her lineage continued to impact the region and contributed to the historical narrative of German nobility.

Married Count Ernst von Isenburg-Birstein

Influenced court politics in 18th century Germany

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