Friederike Auguste Sophie of Anhalt-Bernburg
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Friederike Auguste Sophie of Anhalt-Bernburg (28 August 1744, Bernburg
– 12 April 1827, Coswig
), was a princess consort of Anhalt-Zerbst
. She was married to Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
, and sister-in-law to the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. She was the regent governor of Jever
from April 1793 until October 1806.
, and Albertine of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1712–1750), and married Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, 22 May 1764 at Ballenstedt am Harz. Due to a conflict with Prussia, Frederick Augustus had been living in exile since 1758, and the couple settled in Basel
in 1765. She was in contact with Isaak Iselin
and Peter Ochs
and was dedicated the book "Geschichte der Stadt und Landschaft Basel" (1786). In 1780-1791, she left apart from her spouse, who moved to Luxemburg.
In 1793, her husband died childless, and his territories were divided among his relatives. The area of Jever, which allowed for female succession, was inherited by his sister Catherine the Great. Friederike was appointed regent-governor in Jever on Catherine's behalf in April 1793. She is descrived as an active regent who introduced many reforms. She was forced to resign when Jever was taken by France under Napoleon in October 1806.
She spent her remaining life with her sister Christine at Coswig Castle.
Bernburg
Bernburg is a town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, capital of the district of Salzlandkreis. It is situated on the river Saale, approx. 30 km downstream from Halle. The town is dominated by its huge Renaissance castle featuring a museum as well as a popular, recently updated bear pit in its...
– 12 April 1827, Coswig
Coswig
Coswig can refer to two towns in Germany, both on the river Elbe:*Coswig, Saxony, in the district of Meißen, Saxony*Coswig, Anhalt, in the district of Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt...
), was a princess consort of Anhalt-Zerbst
Anhalt-Zerbst
Anhalt-Zerbst was a district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is bounded by the districts Potsdam-Mittelmark and Wittenberg, the city of Dessau and the districts of Köthen, Schönebeck and Jerichower Land.- History :...
. She was married to Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst
Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst , was a German prince of the House of Ascania and the last ruler of the Principality of Anhalt-Zerbst....
, and sister-in-law to the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. She was the regent governor of Jever
Jever
Jever is the capital of the district of Friesland in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name Jever is usually associated with a major brand of beer which is produced here, the city is also a popular holiday resort. Jever was granted city status in 1536. Unofficially Jever is sometimes referred to as...
from April 1793 until October 1806.
Biography
She was the daughter of Victor Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-BernburgVictor Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg
Victor Frederick of Anhalt-Bernburg , was a German prince of the House of Ascania and ruler of the principality of Anhalt-Bernburg....
, and Albertine of Brandenburg-Schwedt (1712–1750), and married Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst, 22 May 1764 at Ballenstedt am Harz. Due to a conflict with Prussia, Frederick Augustus had been living in exile since 1758, and the couple settled in Basel
Basel
Basel or Basle In the national languages of Switzerland the city is also known as Bâle , Basilea and Basilea is Switzerland's third most populous city with about 166,000 inhabitants. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany...
in 1765. She was in contact with Isaak Iselin
Isaak Iselin
Isaak Iselin was a Swiss philosopher of history and politics.Iselin studied law and philosophy at the University of Basel and the University of Göttingen. In 1756 he became secretary of the republic of Basel...
and Peter Ochs
Peter Ochs (politician)
Peter Ochs was a Swiss politician who is best known for drawing up the first constitution of the short-lived Helvetic Republic.-Biography:...
and was dedicated the book "Geschichte der Stadt und Landschaft Basel" (1786). In 1780-1791, she left apart from her spouse, who moved to Luxemburg.
In 1793, her husband died childless, and his territories were divided among his relatives. The area of Jever, which allowed for female succession, was inherited by his sister Catherine the Great. Friederike was appointed regent-governor in Jever on Catherine's behalf in April 1793. She is descrived as an active regent who introduced many reforms. She was forced to resign when Jever was taken by France under Napoleon in October 1806.
She spent her remaining life with her sister Christine at Coswig Castle.