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#OnThisDay in 1835 Catharina of Württemberg died. She was born in 1783 as the daughter of the future King Frederick I of Württemberg and Duchess Augusta of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. On 22 August 1807, she married Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia and they had three children.
November 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#OnThisDay in 1835 Catharina of Württemberg died. She was born in 1783 as the daughter of the future King Frederick I of Württemberg and Duchess Augusta of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. On 22 August 1807, she married Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia and they had three children.
#OnThisDay in 2009 Princess Farial of Egypt died. She was born in 1938 as the daughter of King Farouk of Egypt and Queen Farida of Egypt. In 1966, she married Jean-Pierre Perreten and they had one daughter together before divorcing.
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
#OnThisDay in 2009 Princess Farial of Egypt died. She was born in 1938 as the daughter of King Farouk of Egypt and Queen Farida of Egypt. In 1966, she married Jean-Pierre Perreten and they had one daughter together before divorcing.
#OnThisDay in 1671 Maria Elisabeth van den Bergh died. She was born circa 1613 as the daughter of Count Hendrik van den Bergh and Margaretha Von Wittem. On 19 March 1630, she married Eitel Frederick II, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and they had one surviving daughter.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#OnThisDay in 1671 Maria Elisabeth van den Bergh died. She was born circa 1613 as the daughter of Count Hendrik van den Bergh and Margaretha Von Wittem. On 19 March 1630, she married Eitel Frederick II, Prince of Hohenzollern-Hechingen and they had one surviving daughter.
#OnThisDay in 1939 Princess Marie of Baden died. She was born in 1865 as the daughter of William of Baden and Maria of Leuchtenberg. On 2 July 1889, she married the future Frederick II, Duke of Anhalt but they had no children.
November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#OnThisDay in 1939 Princess Marie of Baden died. She was born in 1865 as the daughter of William of Baden and Maria of Leuchtenberg. On 2 July 1889, she married the future Frederick II, Duke of Anhalt but they had no children.
#OnThisDay in 1794 Duchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin died. She was born in 1758 as the daughter of Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Princess Charlotte Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
November 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#OnThisDay in 1794 Duchess Sophia Frederica of Mecklenburg-Schwerin died. She was born in 1758 as the daughter of Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Princess Charlotte Sophie of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
#OnThisDay in 1866 Sophie Löwe died. She was born in 1815 as the daughter of Ferdinand Löwe. In 1848, she married Prince Friedrich Adalbert of Liechtenstein and they had one son together.
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#OnThisDay in 1866 Sophie Löwe died. She was born in 1815 as the daughter of Ferdinand Löwe. In 1848, she married Prince Friedrich Adalbert of Liechtenstein and they had one son together.
#OnThisDay in 1451 Elisabeth of Brandenburg was born as the daughter of Albrecht III Achilles, the future Elector of Brandenburg, and Margaret of Baden. In 1467, she married the future Eberhard II, Duke of Württemberg but they had no children together.
She died on 28 March 1524.
She died on 28 March 1524.
November 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#OnThisDay in 1451 Elisabeth of Brandenburg was born as the daughter of Albrecht III Achilles, the future Elector of Brandenburg, and Margaret of Baden. In 1467, she married the future Eberhard II, Duke of Württemberg but they had no children together.
She died on 28 March 1524.
She died on 28 March 1524.
#OnThisDay in 1839 Princess Wilhelmine of Courland died. She was born in 1781 as the daughter of Peter von Biron, Duke of Courland and Countess Dorothea von Medem.
November 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
#OnThisDay in 1839 Princess Wilhelmine of Courland died. She was born in 1781 as the daughter of Peter von Biron, Duke of Courland and Countess Dorothea von Medem.
#OnThisDay in 1848 Duchess Amelia of Württemberg died. She was born in 1799 as the daughter of Duke Louis of Württemberg and Princess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg. On 24 April 1817, she married the future Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg and they had six daughters, although not all lived to adulthood.
November 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
#OnThisDay in 1848 Duchess Amelia of Württemberg died. She was born in 1799 as the daughter of Duke Louis of Württemberg and Princess Henrietta of Nassau-Weilburg. On 24 April 1817, she married the future Joseph, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg and they had six daughters, although not all lived to adulthood.
#OnThisDay in 1774 Maria Antonia of Parma was born as the daughter of Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma and his wife, Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria. She never married and became an Ursuline nun and changed her name to Sister Louise Marie.
She died on 20 February 1841.
She died on 20 February 1841.
November 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
#OnThisDay in 1774 Maria Antonia of Parma was born as the daughter of Ferdinand I, Duke of Parma and his wife, Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria. She never married and became an Ursuline nun and changed her name to Sister Louise Marie.
She died on 20 February 1841.
She died on 20 February 1841.
#OnThisDay in 1700 Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach was born as the daughter of Christian Heinrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth-Kulmbach by his wife, Countess Sophie Christiane of Wolfstein.
She died on 27 May 1770.
She died on 27 May 1770.
November 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
#OnThisDay in 1700 Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg-Kulmbach was born as the daughter of Christian Heinrich, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth-Kulmbach by his wife, Countess Sophie Christiane of Wolfstein.
She died on 27 May 1770.
She died on 27 May 1770.
#OnThisDay in 1776 Landgravine Auguste of Hesse-Homburg was born as the daughter of Frederick V, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg and Landgravine Caroline of Hesse-Darmstadt. In 1818, she married Frederick Louis, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin but they had no children. She died in 1871.
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 AM
#OnThisDay in 1776 Landgravine Auguste of Hesse-Homburg was born as the daughter of Frederick V, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg and Landgravine Caroline of Hesse-Darmstadt. In 1818, she married Frederick Louis, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin but they had no children. She died in 1871.
#OnThisDay in 1329 Mahaut, Countess of Artois died. She was born in 1268 as the daughter of Robert II, Count of Artois, and Amicie de Courtenay. In 1291, Mahaut married Otho IV, Count of Burgundy and they had three children.
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
#OnThisDay in 1329 Mahaut, Countess of Artois died. She was born in 1268 as the daughter of Robert II, Count of Artois, and Amicie de Courtenay. In 1291, Mahaut married Otho IV, Count of Burgundy and they had three children.
#OnThisDay in 1896 Princess Elisabeth of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt died. She was born in 1833 as the daughter of Albert, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Princess Augusta of Solms-Braunfels. On 17 April 1852, she married Leopold III, Prince of Lippe but they had no children together.
November 27, 2025 at 11:15 AM
#OnThisDay in 1896 Princess Elisabeth of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt died. She was born in 1833 as the daughter of Albert, Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt and Princess Augusta of Solms-Braunfels. On 17 April 1852, she married Leopold III, Prince of Lippe but they had no children together.
#OnThisDay in 1436 Catherine of Portugal was born as the daughter of King Edward of Portugal and his wife Eleanor of Aragon. She was promised to King Charles IV of Navarre, but he died before the marriage could take place.
She died on 17 June 1463.
She died on 17 June 1463.
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1436 Catherine of Portugal was born as the daughter of King Edward of Portugal and his wife Eleanor of Aragon. She was promised to King Charles IV of Navarre, but he died before the marriage could take place.
She died on 17 June 1463.
She died on 17 June 1463.
#OnThisDay in 1912 Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen died. She was born in 1845 as the daughter of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Princess Josephine of Baden. On 25 April 1867, she married Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and they had five children.
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1912 Princess Marie of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen died. She was born in 1845 as the daughter of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and Princess Josephine of Baden. On 25 April 1867, she married Prince Philippe, Count of Flanders and they had five children.
#OnThisDay in 1641 Hedwig of Denmark died. She was born in 1581 as the daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. On 12 September 1602, she married Christian II, Elector of Saxony but they had no children together.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#OnThisDay in 1641 Hedwig of Denmark died. She was born in 1581 as the daughter of King Frederick II of Denmark and Sophie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. On 12 September 1602, she married Christian II, Elector of Saxony but they had no children together.
#OnThisDay in 1812 Princess Eleonore of Oettingen-Oettingen and Oettingen-Spielberg died. She was born in 1745 as the daughter of Johann Aloys I, Prince of Oettingen-Spielberg, and Princess Therese of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Wiesenburg.
November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#OnThisDay in 1812 Princess Eleonore of Oettingen-Oettingen and Oettingen-Spielberg died. She was born in 1745 as the daughter of Johann Aloys I, Prince of Oettingen-Spielberg, and Princess Therese of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Wiesenburg.
#OnThisDay in 1769 Ernestine Albertine of Saxe-Weimar died. She was born in 1722 as the daughter of Ernest Augustus I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and Princess Eleonore Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Köthen. On 6 May 1756, she married Philip II, Count of Lippe-Alverdissen and they had four children.
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#OnThisDay in 1769 Ernestine Albertine of Saxe-Weimar died. She was born in 1722 as the daughter of Ernest Augustus I, Duke of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and Princess Eleonore Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Köthen. On 6 May 1756, she married Philip II, Count of Lippe-Alverdissen and they had four children.
#OnThisDay in 1925 Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda was born in 1925 as the daughter of King Vajiravudh of Thailand and Princess Suvadhana. Her father died the day after she was born. She never married. She died on 27 July 2011.
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#OnThisDay in 1925 Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda was born in 1925 as the daughter of King Vajiravudh of Thailand and Princess Suvadhana. Her father died the day after she was born. She never married. She died on 27 July 2011.
#OnThisDay in 1935 Princess Anastasia of Montenegro died. She was born in 1868 as the daughter of the future King Nicholas I Petrović-Njegoš of Montenegro and Milena Vukotić.
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#OnThisDay in 1935 Princess Anastasia of Montenegro died. She was born in 1868 as the daughter of the future King Nicholas I Petrović-Njegoš of Montenegro and Milena Vukotić.
#OnThisDay in 1851 Princess Maria Christina of Saxony died. She was born in 1770 as the daughter of Prince Charles of Saxony, Duke of Courland and Franciszka Corvin-Krasińska.
November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#OnThisDay in 1851 Princess Maria Christina of Saxony died. She was born in 1770 as the daughter of Prince Charles of Saxony, Duke of Courland and Franciszka Corvin-Krasińska.
#OnThisDay in 1785 Duchess Frederica of Württemberg died in childbirth. She was born in 1765 as the daughter of Frederick II Eugene, the future Duke of Württemberg, and Friederike Dorothea of Brandenburg-Schwedt. In 1781, she married Prince Peter Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp, and they had two sons.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
#OnThisDay in 1785 Duchess Frederica of Württemberg died in childbirth. She was born in 1765 as the daughter of Frederick II Eugene, the future Duke of Württemberg, and Friederike Dorothea of Brandenburg-Schwedt. In 1781, she married Prince Peter Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp, and they had two sons.
#OnThisDay in 1406 Sibila de Fortià died. She was born at an unknown date as the daughter of Berenguer de Fortià and Francesca de Vilamarí. Her first husband was Artal de Foces. After being widowed, she married King Peter IV of Aragon and they had at least two children together.
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
#OnThisDay in 1406 Sibila de Fortià died. She was born at an unknown date as the daughter of Berenguer de Fortià and Francesca de Vilamarí. Her first husband was Artal de Foces. After being widowed, she married King Peter IV of Aragon and they had at least two children together.
#OnThisDay in 1607 Tokugawa Masako was born as the daughter of Tokugawa Hidetada and Oeyo. She became the consort of Emperor Go-Mizunoo of Japan in 1620 and they had seven children, though not all lived to adulthood. She died on 2 August 1678.
November 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
#OnThisDay in 1607 Tokugawa Masako was born as the daughter of Tokugawa Hidetada and Oeyo. She became the consort of Emperor Go-Mizunoo of Japan in 1620 and they had seven children, though not all lived to adulthood. She died on 2 August 1678.