Louise (1808–1870)

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Louise (1808–1870)

Prussian princess. Name variations: Louisa of Prussia; Louise Hohenzollern; Louise Augusta Hohenzollern. Born Louise Augusta Wilhelmina Amelia on February 1, 1808; died on December 6, 1870; daughter of Louise of Prussia (1776–1810) and Frederick William III, king of Prussia (r. 1797–1849); married Frederick Orange-Nassau (son of William I of the Netherlands); children: Louise of the Netherlands (1828–1871, who married Charles XV, king of Sweden); Frederick William (1833–1834); William Frederick (1836–1846); Marie of Nassau (1841–1910, who married William, 5th prince of Wied).

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