Countess Augusta of Reuss-Ebersdorf facts for kids
Countess Augusta Caroline Sophie Reuss-Ebersdorf was an important noblewoman. She became the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld when she married. She was born in Saalburg-Ebersdorf. She is famous for being the grandmother of two very important people: Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom and Albert, Prince Consort.
Who Was Augusta Reuss-Ebersdorf?
Augusta Caroline Sophie Reuss-Ebersdorf was born on January 19, 1757. Her parents were Count Heinrich XXIV Reuss of Ebersdorf and Countess Karoline Ernestine of Erbach-Schönberg. She grew up in a noble family.
Her Marriage and Family
On June 13, 1777, Augusta married Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. He was a powerful ruler in a German duchy. After their marriage, Augusta became the Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld.
Augusta and Francis had ten children together. Their children included:
- Princess Sophie (born 1778)
- Princess Antoinette (born 1779)
- Princess Juliane (born 1781)
- Princess Victoria (born 1786)
- Prince Leopold (born 1790)
Their family was very well-connected. Many of their children married into other royal families across Europe. This made Augusta a central figure in European royalty.
Her Famous Grandchildren
Augusta is best known today because of her grandchildren. Her daughter, Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, married Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn. Their only child was Queen Victoria. Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom for many years. She became one of Britain's most famous monarchs.
Augusta's son, Prince Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, had a son named Albert, Prince Consort. Prince Albert later married his cousin, Queen Victoria. This means Augusta was the grandmother to both Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. Their marriage was very important for the British royal family.
Augusta lived a long life. She passed away on November 16, 1831, at the age of 74. She saw her family grow and become very influential in Europe.
