Princess Leopoldine Marie of Anhalt-Dessau
Leopoldine Marie, Princess of Anhalt-Dessau (12 December 1716, in Dessau – 27 January 1782, in Kołobrzeg) was Princess of Anhalt-Dessau by birth and Margravine of Brandenburg-Schwedt by virtue of marriage.
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| Born | 12 December 1716 Dessau, Anhalt-Dessau, Holy Roman Empire (now Dessau, Germany) |
| Died | 27 January 1782 (aged 65) Kołobrzeg, Prussia, Holy Roman Empire (now Kołobrzeg, Poland) |
| Noble family | Ascania |
| Spouse(s) | Frederick Henry, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt |
| Father | Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau |
| Mother | Anna Louise Föhse |
Early life
She was born in Oranienbaum palace as the fourth daughter and ninth child of Prince Leopold I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau and his initially morganatic wife, Anna Louise Föhse.[1]
Life
After becoming a widow in 1788, Margraviate of Brandenburg-Schwedt was incorporated into the Kingdom of Prussia. Since then, her former home, Schwedt palace was used by the Prussian royal family as their summer residence.
Marriage and issue
She married on 13 February 1739 Frederick Henry, Margrave of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1709-1788), who became the last Margrave. They had two daughters:
- Louise (10 August 1750 – 20 December 1811), who married her cousin, Prince Leopold III of Anhalt-Dessau (10 August 1740 – 9 August 1817).
- Friederike Charlotte (18 August 1745 – 23 January 1808), the last Abbess of Herford Abbey.[2]
Death
She died in Kolberg on 27 January 1782 at the age of 65.
References
- "Leopoldine, Prinzessin von Anhalt-Dessau". Genealogics. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- "Heinrich Friedrich, Markgraf von Brandenburg-Schwedt". Genealogics. Retrieved 16 April 2023.