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George Victor
Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
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Reign 15 May 1845 – 12 May 1893
Born (1831-01-14)14 January 1831
Arolsen, Waldeck and Pyrmont
Died 12 May 1893(1893-05-12) (aged 62)
Marienbad, Kingdom of Bohemia
Spouse Princess Helena of Nassau
Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Issue Princess Sophie
Pauline, Princess of Bentheim and Steinfurt
Marie, Princess William of Württemberg
Emma, Queen of the Netherlands
Helena, Duchess of Albany
Friedrich, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Elisabeth, Princess of Erbach-Schönberg
Prince Wolrad
House House of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Father George II, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Mother Princess Emma of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym

George Victor was born on January 14, 1831. He was a prince from the German state of Waldeck and Pyrmont. He became the ruler of this state when he was young.

Prince George Victor was an important figure in European royalty. He was the father of Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Emma later became the Queen of the Netherlands. This means George Victor is the great-great grandfather of Beatrix of the Netherlands, a former Queen of the Netherlands. He passed away on May 12, 1893.

Life as a Prince

George Victor was born in Arolsen, which was part of the state of Waldeck and Pyrmont. His father was George II, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont. His mother was Princess Emma of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym.

He took over as the Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont on May 15, 1845. He ruled for many years until his death in 1893. During his time, Waldeck and Pyrmont was a small but independent state in Germany.

His Family and Children

Prince George Victor was married twice. His first wife was Princess Helena of Nassau. They had many children together. Their children included several princesses who married into other royal families across Europe.

One of his most famous daughters was Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont. She married William III of the Netherlands and became Queen of the Netherlands. Another daughter, Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont, married Prince Leopold, who was a son of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.

After Princess Helena passed away, George Victor married Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. They had one son together.

His Children with Princess Helena

  • Princess Sophie
  • Pauline, Princess of Bentheim and Steinfurt
  • Marie, Princess William of Württemberg
  • Emma, Queen of the Netherlands
  • Helena, Duchess of Albany
  • Friedrich, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
  • Elisabeth, Princess of Erbach-Schönberg

His Child with Princess Louise

  • Prince Wolrad

Legacy and Connections

Through his children, Prince George Victor has many royal descendants today. His daughter Emma became a very important queen in the Netherlands. She helped lead the country after her husband's death.

His family line connects to the current Dutch royal family. This shows how royal families across Europe were often related through marriage. These connections helped maintain peace and alliances between different countries.

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George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
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Born: 14 January 1831 Died: 12 May 1893
Regnal titles
Preceded by
George II
Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
15 May 1845 – 12 May 1893
Succeeded by
Friedrich
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