Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz
Princess Augusta Reuss, Junior Line (Auguste Reuss; 26 May 1822 – 3 March 1862) was Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin as the first spouse of Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
| Princess Augusta | |
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 Portrait by Friedrich Kaulbach, 1856 | |
| Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | |
| Reign | 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862 |
| Born | 26 May 1822 Klipphausen, Kingdom of Saxony |
| Died | 3 March 1862 (aged 39) Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
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| Spouse | Frederick Francis II |
| Issue | Frederick Francis III Duke Paul Frederick Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna of Russia Duke Nikolaus Duke John Albert Duke Alexander |
| House | Reuss Junior Line |
| Father | Heinrich LXIII, Prince Reuss of Köstritz |
| Mother | Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Wernigerode |
Early life
Princess Augusta, third child and second daughter of Prince Heinrich LXIII Reuss-Köstritz, and his first wife, Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Wernigerode, was born at Klipphausen, Kingdom of Saxony.[1]
Her family belonged to the Junior line of the House of Reuss.
Marriage
On 3 November 1849 in Ludwigslust, Augusta married Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin son of Paul Frederick, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.[1] Together they had six children.[2]
- Frederick Francis III (1851–1897) father of Alexandrine, Queen of Denmark and Cecile, last Crown Princess of Prussia.
- Paul Friedrich (1852–1923) married Princess Marie of Windisch-Grätz.
- Marie (1854–1920) married Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovich of Russia. Their son Cyril became pretender to the Russian throne after the assassination of his cousin Nicholas II of Russia.
- Nikolaus (1855–1856).
- John Albert (1857–1920) Imperial regent of the Duchy of Brunswick; married Princess Elisabeth Sybille of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.
- Duke Alexander (1859–1859).
Death
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Augusta's early death raised some questions in the court. It was said that Augusta died of "bronchial problems associated with heart disease".[3] One biographer said, she died of a type of fever.[4]
Augusta was buried in the gardens of Schwerin Castle and by 1905 a memorial portrait was built by sculptor Wilhelm Wandschneider.
Titles and styles
- 26 May 1822 – 3 November 1849: Her Serene Highness Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz
- 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862: Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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References
- C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings, volume 1, page 415.
- C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings, volume 1, page 416.
- Jürgen Bochert, "Mecklenburgs Großherzöge" (1992).
- Ludwig von Hirschfield,"Friedrich Franz II vom Meckl.-Schwerin und seine Vorgänger", Leipzig (1891).
Princess Augusta Reuss of Köstritz House of Reuss-Köstritz Cadet branch of the House of Reuss Born: 26 May 1822 Died: 3 March 1862 | ||
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| Vacant Title last held by Princess Alexandrine of Prussia |
Grand Duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 3 November 1849 – 3 March 1862 |
Vacant Title next held by Princess Anna of Hesse and by Rhine |
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