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Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg

1680 – 1738

Regent of Nassau-Usingen (1718-1735) and Nassau-Saarbrücken

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About Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg

Lived 1680 – 1738 (aged 58).

Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg (1680 in Dillenburg – 1738) was a German regent; regent of Nassau-Usingen from 1718–1732.

Life She was a daughter of Prince Henry of Nassau-Dillenburg and Dorothea Elisabeth, a daughter of George III of Brieg.

In 1706 in Dillenburg, she married Prince William Henry of Nassau-Usingen. The couple had ten children; the first child was born on 3 April 1707 and the last one on 6 March 1718.

William Henry died in 1718, and Charlotte Amalia became regent for her underage son Charles.

Issue Four children reached adulthood: Françoise (1707–1750) Charles, Prince of Nassau-Usingen (1712–1775) Hedwig (1714–1786) William Henry, prince of Nassau-Saarbrücken (1718–1768)

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Important facts

Birth century
Positions held
Regent
Also known as
Charlotte Amalie of Nassau-Dillenburg

Family & relationships

Spouse
William Henry, Prince of Nassau-Usingen
Parent
Henry, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg?

Regent of Nassau-Usingen (1718-1735) and Nassau-Saarbrücken (1728-1738)

When was Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg born?

Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg was born on 13 June 1680 in Dillenburg.

When did Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg die?

Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg died on 11 October 1738 in Biebrich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charlotte Amalia of Nassau-Dillenburg

· Wikidata: Q2021519

· DBpedia: Princess Charlotte Amalie of Nassau-Dillenburg

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