Princess Mary of Great Britain facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Princess Mary |
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Portrait by Johann Heinrich Tischbein, c. 1754
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| Landgravine consort of Hesse-Kassel | |
| Tenure | 1 February 1760 – 14 January 1772 |
| Born | 5 March 1723 (New Style) Leicester House, London, England |
| Died | 14 January 1772 (aged 48) Hanau, Germany |
| Burial | 1 February 1772 Hanau, Germany |
| Spouse |
Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
(m. 1740; separated 1754) |
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| House | Hanover |
| Father | George II of Great Britain |
| Mother | Caroline of Ansbach |
Mary of Great Britain (born March 5, 1723 – died January 14, 1772) was a princess from Great Britain. She was the second-youngest daughter of George II of Great Britain and his wife, Caroline of Ansbach. Mary later became the Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel when she married Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.
Early Life of Princess Mary
Princess Mary was born in Leicester House, a grand home in Westminster, London. Her father was the Prince of Wales, who later became King George II. Her mother was Caroline of Ansbach.
When her father became King George II in 1727, Mary received the special title "HRH The Princess Mary." Sadly, her mother, Queen Caroline, passed away in 1737. Before she died, the Queen asked Mary's older sister, Caroline, to look after Mary. She wanted Caroline to help Mary, who was known for her gentle and quiet nature.
Marriage and Family Life
A marriage was arranged for Princess Mary with Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. He was the only son and future ruler of William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel. To help with the marriage, the British Parliament gave Mary £40,000.
Mary and Frederick first married by a special ceremony called a proxy marriage on May 8, 1740. This happened at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace in London. Later, they married in person on June 28, 1740, in Kassel.
They had four sons together. Three of their sons grew up to be adults.
However, their marriage was not a happy one. Frederick was described as a difficult person. In 1754, the couple officially separated. This happened after Frederick decided to change his religion to Roman Catholicism. Mary did not want to go back to Great Britain. Her father-in-law helped her by giving her a home in Hanau, so she could stay on the continent and raise her children.
In 1756, Mary moved to Denmark. She went there to help care for the children of her sister, Louise of Great Britain, who had passed away in 1751. Mary took her own children with her to Denmark. They grew up at the royal court there, and her sons later married Danish princesses. Even though she was separated from her husband, Mary technically became the Landgravine consort of Hesse-Kassel in 1760. This was because her husband became the ruler after his father died.
Mary passed away on January 14, 1772, at the age of 48, in Hanau, Germany.
Her Children
| Name | Born | Died | Notes |
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| Prince William of Hesse-Kassel | December 25, 1741 | July 1, 1742 | Died when he was a baby. |
| William I, Elector of Hesse | June 3, 1743 | February 27, 1821 | Married Wilhelmina Caroline of Denmark and Norway in 1763; they had children. |
| Prince Charles of Hesse-Kassel | December 19, 1744 | August 17, 1836 | Married Louise of Denmark in 1766; they had children. |
| Prince Frederick of Hesse-Kassel | September 11, 1747 | May 20, 1837 | Married Caroline of Nassau-Usingen in 1786; they had children. |
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Mary, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel.
See also
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