Princess Elisabeth Sybille of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach
| Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach | |
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Elisabeth , c. 1907 | |
| Born | 28 February 1854 Weimar, Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
| Died | 10 July 1908 (aged 54) Schloss Wiligrad near Lübstorf, Germany |
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| House | House of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
| Father | Charles Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
| Mother | Princess Sophie of the Netherlands |
Princess Elisabeth of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (German: Elisabeth Sybille Maria Dorothea Luise Anne Amália von Sachsen-Weimar-Eisenach; 28 February 1854 – 10 July 1908) was a member of the House of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and a Duchess of Mecklenburg by marriage.[1]
Life
Born in Weimar, she was the youngest daughter of Charles Alexander, Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and Princess Sophie of the Netherlands.[2] Elisabeth grew up in a household that was a center for European music, often interacting with composers like Franz Liszt.[3]
As a granddaughter of William II of the Netherlands, she was a prominent figure in the Dutch line of succession during the late 19th century.[4] She was described by contemporaries as an accomplished pianist and a patron of the Weimar conservatory.[5]
Married and later life
On 6 November 1886, she married Duke John Albert of Mecklenburg.[6] The marriage was childless, but the couple was known for their joint interest in German colonial expansion and the arts.[7]
She served as the consort during John Albert's regencies in Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Brunswick.[8] Her influence was instrumental in the design of Schloss Wiligrad, which became a meeting point for the European nobility.[9] Elisabeth died in 1908 after a prolonged illness and was buried with full state honors.[10]
Gallery
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Elisabeth as a young
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Princess Elisabeth , c. 1880
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Elisabeth with her family , c. 1886 or 1887
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Photograph Princess Elisabeth with her husband
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The newspaper published the news of her death.
Ancestry
| Ancestors of Princess Elisabeth Sybille of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach |
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References
- ^ Gothaischer genealogischer Hofkalender. Justus Perthes. 1908. p. 55, 166.
- ^ "Death of a Princess". The New York Times. 11 July 1908.
- ^ Walker, Alan (1996). Franz Liszt: The Final Years. Cornell University Press. p. 223.
- ^ "The Dutch Succession". The Manchester Guardian. 13 July 1908. p. 7.
- ^ "Musical Notes from Abroad". The Musical Times. 49: 535. 1908.
- ^ Grewolls, Grete (2011). Wer war wer in Mecklenburg und Vorpommern. Hinstorff Verlag. p. 2460. ISBN 9783356013016.
- ^ Huberty, Michel (1991). L'Allemagne Dynastique, Tome VI. A. Giraud. pp. 239–240.
- ^ "The Regent of Brunswick". The New York Times. 9 June 1907.
- ^ "The History of Wiligrad Castle". Wiligrad eV. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ "Obituary: The Duchess Elisabeth of Mecklenburg". The Times. 11 July 1908. p. 12.
Bibliography
- Ehlers, H. (1995). Schloss Willigrad: History and Architecture. Schwerin Verlag.
- Stark, A. (2001). The Grand Ducal House of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach. Weimar History Press.
- Van der Kiste, John (2012). The Dutch Royal Family. The History Press.