Duchess Marie-Thérèse of Württemberg facts for kids
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| Born | 12 November 1934 Schloss Altshausen, Altshausen, Free People's State of Württemberg, Nazi Germany |
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| House | Württemberg | ||||
| Father | Philipp Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg | ||||
| Mother | Archduchess Rosa of Austria | ||||
Duchess Marie-Thérèse of Württemberg, born on November 12, 1934, is a German noblewoman. She is sometimes called Marie Therese Nadejda Albertine Rosa Philippine Margarethe Christine Helene Josepha Martina Leopoldine Herzogin von Württemberg in German. Her family once held the royal throne of Württemberg, a German kingdom that ended in 1918.
Marie-Thérèse was the first wife of Prince Henri, Count of Clermont. He was a claimant to the French throne. Marie-Thérèse is the mother of Prince Jean, Count of Paris. He is the current head of the House of Orléans. This family also claims the French throne.
Her Family Background
Marie-Thérèse was the fifth child in her family. She was the fourth daughter of Philipp Albrecht, Duke of Württemberg. Her mother was Archduchess Rosa of Austria, Princess of Tuscany. Marie-Thérèse was born at Altshausen Castle in Germany.
Her Marriage and Children
Marie-Thérèse married Prince Henri, Count of Clermont. He was the oldest son of Henri, Count of Paris. His mother was Princess Isabelle of Orléans-Braganza. The wedding took place on July 5, 1957, in Dreux, France.
A few years later, Marie-Thérèse's younger brother, Carl, Duke of Württemberg, married Henri's younger sister, Princess Diane d'Orléans. This connected the two noble families even more.
Marie-Thérèse and Henri had five children together:
- Princess Marie d'Orléans was born on January 3, 1959. She married Prince Gundakar of Liechtenstein.
- Prince François, Count of Clermont was born on February 7, 1961. He passed away on December 30, 2017. Prince François faced significant health challenges from a young age.
- Princess Blanche d'Orléans was born on September 10, 1962, in Ravensburg. Princess Blanche also faced significant health challenges from a young age.
- Prince Jean, Count of Paris was born on May 19, 1965. He married Philomena de Tornos y Steinhart.
- Prince Eudes, Duke of Angoulême was born on March 18, 1968. He married Countess Marie-Liesse de Rohan-Chabot.
Marie-Thérèse and Henri legally separated on February 23, 1977. Their marriage ended in divorce on February 3, 1984.
