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Princess Alexandrine of Prussia

1803 – 1892

Third daughter and sixth child of Frederick William III of Prussia

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About Princess Alexandrine of Prussia

Lived 1803 – 1892 (aged 89). Princess Alexandrine of Prussia was an aristocrat.

Alexandrine of Prussia (Friederike Wilhelmine Alexandrine Marie Helene; 23 February 1803 – 21 April 1892) was Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin by marriage to Grand Duke Paul Frederick. She was the daughter of Frederick William III of Prussia and Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

Early life Born on 23 February 1803 in Prussia, Alexandrine was the seventh child and fourth daughter of King Frederick William III of Prussia and Duchess Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

Grand Duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Schwerin After rejecting a marriage proposal from the future King of Sweden, she married Paul Frederick of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 25 May 1822.

Issue Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1823–1883) Luise (1824–1859) married Hugo, 2nd Hereditary Prince of Windisch-Graetz and had issue (Hugo, 3rd Prince of Windisch-Graetz and Princess Marie of Windisch-Graetz) Wilhelm (1827–1879) married Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, daughter of Prince Albert of Prussia

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
German Reich
Awards
Order of Louise; Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine
Also known as
Alexandrine, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Princess Friederike Wilhelmine Alexandrine Marie Helene of Prussia, Alexandrine of Prussia

Family & relationships

Spouse
Paul Frederick, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
Child
Duke William of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Child
Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Parent
Frederick William III of Prussia
Parent
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

People in Princess Alexandrine of Prussia's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Princess Alexandrine of Prussia's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Princess Alexandrine of Prussia?

third daughter and sixth child of Frederick William III of Prussia

When was Princess Alexandrine of Prussia born?

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia was born on 23 February 1803 in Berlin.

When did Princess Alexandrine of Prussia die?

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia died on 21 April 1892 in Schwerin.

What was Princess Alexandrine of Prussia's occupation?

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Princess Alexandrine of Prussia?

Princess Alexandrine of Prussia's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Princess Alexandrine of Prussia

· Wikidata: Q186549

· DBpedia: Alexandrine of Prussia, Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

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