Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria (1845–1927)
| Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maria Theresa c. 1870 | |||||
| Born | 15 July 1845 Vienna, Austria | ||||
| Died | 8 October 1927 (aged 82) Tübingen, Germany | ||||
| Burial | Altshausen, Germany | ||||
| Spouse | |||||
| Issue | Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg Duchess Marie Amélie Maria Isabella, Princess of Saxony Duke Robert Duke Ulrich | ||||
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| Father | Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen | ||||
| Mother | Princess Hildegard of Bavaria | ||||
| Religion | Roman Catholicism | ||||
Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria[1](15 July 1845 – 8 October 1927) was a member of the Habsburg-Lorraine. Through her marriage to Duke Philipp of Württemberg, she became Duchess of Württemberg.[2]
Early life
Maria Theresa was born in Vienna, the eldest daughter of Archduke Albrecht, Duke of Teschen, and Princess Hildegard of Bavaria.[3] Her father was a renowned field marshal in the Austrian army, while her mother was the daughter of King Ludwig I of Bavaria. She grew up in the strict royal education of Vienna. In 1864, after her mother's death, she assumed the role of managing the household and assisting her father in diplomatic affairs.
Notably, she once owned a portion of the renowned jewelry collection of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, including the handcrafted diamond and pearl jewelry. These treasures were not only her personal possessions, but also symbols of her privileged status at the Viennese court at the time.[4]
Marriage
On January 18, 1865, she married Duke Philipp of Württemberg in Vienna[5]. The couple had five children:
- Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg (23 December 1865 – 31 October 1939) he married Archduchess Margarete Sophie of Austria They had seven children.
- Duchess Marie Amélie of Württemberg (24 December 1865 – 16 December 1883) died at the age of seventeen.
- Duchess Maria Isabella of Württemberg (30 August 1871 – 24 May 1904) she married Prince Johann Georg of Saxony
- Duke Robert of Württemberg (14 January 1873 – 12 April 1947) he married Archduchess Maria Immakulata of Austria
- Duke Ulrich of Württemberg (13 June 1877 – 13 June 1944)
Death
She died on October 8, 1927, in Tübingen, Germany, at the age of 82. She was buried in the royal crypt at Altshausen Castle, the resting place of members of the Württemberg dynasty.[6]
Ancestry
| Ancestors of Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria (1845–1927) |
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References
- ^ "Family tree of Emperor Leopold II of Holy Roman Empire". Geneanet. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "The Württemberg family". beyondarts.at. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ The Book of Kings: The royal houses. Garnstone Press. 1973. ISBN 978-0-900391-19-4.
- ^ Lazazzera, Milena (2023-10-12). "Want the Empress Sisi look? Rare jewels linked to the Austrian Habsburg dynasty set to be auctioned in once-in-a-lifetime royal sale". Tatler. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature & General Information. Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, Limited. 1962.
- ^ "Altshausen Palace - Megaconstrucciones.net English Version". Web Megaconstrucciones. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
Further reading
- Andreas Nierhaus: Das Wiener Palais Württemberg (Hotel Imperial). Brandstätter Verlag, Vienna 2014. [German/English].
- Brigitte Hamann: Die Habsburger. Ein biographisches Lexikon. Amalthea Signum Verlag, Vienna 1988. [German].
- Brigitte Hamann: Die Habsburger. Ein biographisches Lexikon. Amalthea Signum Verlag, Vienna 1988. [German].