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Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz

1710 – 1777

Countess of Nassau-Dietz by birth, Margravine of Baden-Durlach by marriage

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About Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz

Lived 1710 – 1777 (aged 66). Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz was a German aristocrat.

Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz (Anna Charlotte Amalie; – 18 September 1777) was a Dutch princess and the wife of Frederick, Hereditary Prince of Baden-Durlach, and mother of Charles Frederick, the first Grand Duke of Baden.

Life Anna Charlotte Amalia was the only daughter of Johan Willem Friso of Nassau-Dietz (after 1702 Prince of Orange) and his wife, Landgravine Marie Louise of Hesse-Kassel. She had a brother, William IV, Prince of Orange (1711-1751). She grew up in Friesland and spoke West Frisian herself. Amalia was often described as quite introvert and often melancholic.

After her marriage to Friedrich of Baden-Durlach in 1727 she moved to Durlach. During her pregnancies, Amalia tyrannized her servants, and because of the princess's many tantrums, They had two sons: Charles Frederick (22 November 1728 – 10 June 1811) William Louis (14 January 1732 – 17 December 1788)

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Important facts

Born
13 October 1710, Leeuwarden
Birth century
18th century
Died
18 September 1777, Durlach
Occupation
Aristocrat
Nationality
Germany

People in Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz?

Countess of Nassau-Dietz by birth, Margravine of Baden-Durlach by marriage (1710-1777)

When was Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz born?

Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz was born on 13 October 1710 in Leeuwarden.

When did Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz die?

Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz died on 18 September 1777 in Durlach.

What was Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz's occupation?

Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz?

Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Princess Amalia of Nassau-Dietz

· Wikidata: Q71440

· DBpedia: Princess Amalie of Nassau-Dietz

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