Princess Charlotte Wilhelmine of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld

German princess, consort of Duke

Princess Charlotte Wilhelmine of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld - German princess, consort of Duke
Born

1685
340 years ago

Died

April 5th, 1767
258 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born into the Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld family, this princess became the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg as the consort of Ernest Frederick. Her marriage strengthened the political relationships between families of German nobility. While little is recorded about her personal life, her position contributed to the lineage that eventually connected to later European royalty. She remained in her role until her death in 1767.

Became Duchess of Saxe-Coburg by marriage

Strengthened noble alliances through marriage

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