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Jun 14, 2024 · Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Augusta Marie Luise Katharina; 30 September 1811 – 7 January 1890) was the Queen of Prussia and the first German Empress as the consort of William I, German Emperor.
Jun 10, 2024 · Charles Augustus was the Grossherzog (grand duke) of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, an enlightened ruler, and patron of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. He made his court and the University of Jena leading intellectual centres of Germany during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
5 days ago · Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach 1811–1890: Maximilian I 1832–1867 Emperor of Mexico: Karl Ludwig of Austria 1833–1896: Franz Joseph 1830–1916 President of the German Confederation Emperor of Austria r. 1848–1916: Elisabeth of Austria 1837–1898: Victoria 1840–1901 Princess Royal: Frederick III 1831–1888 German Emperor r. 1888 ...
4 days ago · The woman selected to be his wife, Princess Augusta of Saxe-Weimar, had been raised in the more intellectual and artistic atmosphere of Weimar, which gave its citizens greater participation in politics and limited the powers of its rulers through a constitution; Augusta was well known across Europe for her liberal views.
Jun 11, 2024 · The son of the future king and emperor William I and Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, he was the first Prussian prince to attend a university; he received a thorough military education as well. In 1858 he married the British princess royal, Victoria (1840–1901; from 1888 called the “empress Frederick”).
2 days ago · Hohenzollern Castle, near Hechingen, was built in the mid-19th century by Frederick William IV of Prussia on the remains of the castle founded in the early 11th century. Alpirsbach Abbey, founded by the Hohenzollerns in 1095. Zollern, from 1218 Hohenzollern, was a county of the Holy Roman Empire.
Jun 10, 2024 · Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach - The first German Empress (Part one) - History of Royal Women. 14. People were thrilled to see HRH The Princess of Wales return to the public eye today for Trooping the Colour. She matched with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. 1. Saluting some special Fathers on Father's Day!
