Prince Sigismund of Prussia (1864–1866) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Sigismund |
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| Born | 15 September 1864 New Palace, Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Died | 18 June 1866 (aged 1) New Palace, Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia |
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| Burial | 21 June 1866 Friedenskirche, Potsdam, Kingdom of Prussia |
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| House | Hohenzollern | ||||
| Father | Frederick William, Crown Prince of Prussia (later Frederick III) | ||||
| Mother | Victoria, Princess Royal | ||||
Prince Sigismund of Prussia was born on September 15, 1864. His full name was Franz Friedrich Sigismund. He was the fourth child and third son of the future German Emperor Frederick III and Empress Victoria. His grandparents were William I of Prussia, who became the first German Emperor, and Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom.
A Short Royal Life
Early Years and Family
Prince Sigismund was born at the New Palace in Potsdam, Germany. His family often called him "Sigi." He was part of the House of Hohenzollern, a very important royal family in Prussia and Germany.
A Sad Passing
Sadly, Prince Sigismund's life was very short. He passed away on June 18, 1866, when he was just 21 months old. He died from meningitis, a serious illness that affects the brain and spinal cord. His death happened at the New Palace, the same place he was born.
He was buried in the royal mausoleum at the Friedenskirche (Church of Peace) in Potsdam. His mother, Empress Victoria, was very sad about losing her young son.
Royal Connections
Prince Sigismund was a grandson of Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom. He was the first of Queen Victoria's many grandchildren to pass away. His last cousin, Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, lived for a very long time and died in 1981. This means there was almost 115 years between the death of the first and last of Queen Victoria's grandchildren.
