Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld

German Princess, mother of Queen Victoria

Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld - German Princess, mother of Queen Victoria
Born

August 17th, 1786
238 years ago

Died

1861
164 years ago — 75 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born into the Saxe-Coburg family, this princess married Edward, Duke of Kent, the fourth son of King George III. The union produced one daughter, who later became Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. The princess served a pivotal role in the family circle, fostering connections between the German and British royal families. Her lineage had a lasting influence on European monarchies. She passed away in 1861.

Mother of Queen Victoria

Influenced British royal lineage

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