Louise Augusta (1771–1843)

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Louise Augusta (1771–1843)

Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein. Name variations: Louise Augusta Oldenburg. Born July 7, 1771; died Jan 13, 1843; legitimized dau. of Caroline Matilda (1751–1775) and Johann Struensee; m. Frederick Christian, duke of Schleswig-Holstein, on May 27, 1786; children: Caroline Amelia of Augustenburg (1796–1881); Christian Charles (b. 1798), duke of Schleswig-Holstein; Frederick Emile (b. 1800), prince of Nöer.

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