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Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont

1748 – 1782

Duchess consort of Courland

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About Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Lived 1748 – 1782 (aged 34). Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont was a Russian aristocrat.

Caroline Louise of Waldeck and Pyrmont (14 August 1748 – 18 August 1782), was a Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont by birth and Duchess of Courland by marriage.

Early life Karoline Luise was born as the eldest daughter of Karl August, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and his wife Christiane Henriette, Countess Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld-Bischweiler.

Marriage and issue She married the Peter von Biron, Duke of Courland, on 15 October 1765. The relationship between Caroline and Peter was unhappy, and evidently, he abused her while drunk. The union produced one son, who was stillborn on 16 November 1766. Caroline and Peter were divorced in 1772.

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Important facts

Born

14 August 1748, Arolsen Castle

Birth century

18th century

Died

18 August 1782, Lausanne

Occupation

Aristocrat

Nationality

Russian Empire

Also known as

Caroline Louise of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Family & relationships

Spouse

Peter von Biron

Parent

Countess Palatine Christiane Henriette of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld

Parent

Karl August, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont?

Duchess consort of Courland (1748-1782)

When was Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont born?

Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont was born on 14 August 1748 in Arolsen Castle.

When did Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont die?

Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont died on 18 August 1782 in Lausanne.

What was Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont's occupation?

Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont?

Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont

· Wikidata: Q4215599

· DBpedia: Princess Caroline of Waldeck and Pyrmont

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