#House Wettin

[venicepearl]

Maria Amalia Christina Franziska Xaveria Flora Walburga of Saxony (24 November 1724 – 27 September 1760) was Queen of Spain from 10 August 1759 until her death in 1760 as the wife of King Charles III. Previously, she had been Queen of Naples and Sicily since marrying Charles on 19 June 1738. She was born a princess of Poland and Saxony, daughter of King Augustus III of Poland and Princess Maria Josepha of Austria. Maria Amalia and Charles had thirteen children, of whom seven survived into adulthood. A popular consort, Maria Amalia oversaw the construction of the Caserta Palace outside Naples as well as various other projects, and she is known for her influence upon the affairs of state.

[dreamconsumer]

Portrait of Princess Karoline Amalie of Hesse-Kassel (1771-1848), second wife of Augustus, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Altenburg. By Josef Grassi and Ludwig Döll.

[rmelster]

Someone on the Internet once called Maria Amalia of Saxony, Queen of Spain, Sicily and Naples, and her husband, Charles III of Spain, “the ugliest royal couple of their time”. An though I must admit that Charles III was more known for his wits than his looks, being rejected later in life by princess Marie Adélaïde of France for his portrait, Maria Amalia seemed to be a graceful young woman, but most likely grew weary and older-looking than her age with the time; giving birth to thirteen children in twenty two years, five of whom died when she was still alive, must have made her look older and frailer in her later paintings.

Honestly, that discourse is yet another “not a great beauty” comment on historical women, and I hate it.

[tiny-librarian]

Maria Anna Sophia of Saxony, Electress of Bavaria.

[royalty-nobility]

Empress Carlota of Mexico

Artist: Santiago Rebull (Mexico, 1829–1902)

Date: 1867

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura, Mexico City, Mexico

Empress Carlota of Mexico

Charlotte of Belgium (French: Marie Charlotte Amélie Augustine Victoire Clémentine Léopoldine; 7 June 1840 – 19 January 1927), known by the Spanish version of her name, Carlota, was by birth a princess of Belgium and member of the House of Wettin in the branch of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (as such she was also styled Princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Duchess in Saxony). As the wife of Archduke Maximilian of Austria, Viceroy of Lombardy-Venetia and later Emperor of Mexico, she became Archduchess of Austria (in 1857) and Empress of Mexico (in 1864). She was daughter, granddaughter, sister, sister in-law, cousin and wife of reigning or deposed sovereigns throughout Europe and Mexico.

[roehenstart]

Ernest II (1818-1893) duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. By Frederick Richard Say.

He was the older brother of Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria.

[pokadandelion]

Archduchess Sophie of Austria - Hungary with her identical twin sister Princess Maria Anna of Bavaria, future Queen of Saxony.

[royal-confessions]

“i think wettin should have remained kings of poland” - Submitted by Anonymous

[archduchessofnowhere]

Hi! Can you write about Princess Anna of Saxony, Hereditary Grand Duchess of Tuscany?

Hi! I don't know much about her since there isn't a lot of information available.

Born on 4 January, 1836, she was the seventh child of King Johann I of Saxony and Princess Amalie of Bavaria. She married on 1856, 24 November, to the heir of Tuscany, later last Grand Duke Ferdinando IV (two of her elder sisters, Marie and Sidonie, were still single at the time - another exemple of sisters not marrying always by order of birth). They had one child, Maria Antonietta, born 10 January, 1858. Anna died a little over year later, on 10 February, 1859, due to a miscarriage result of typhoid fever. She was 23 years old; in this she joined her sisters: with the exception of Elisabeth, who died aged 82, all of the daughters of Johann and Amalie died between the ages of 18 and 30 due to illness. Her daughter sadly also died young, at only 25 years old (I can't find what exactly she died of, only that she had a "delicate health").

[devtschemark]

[mapsontheweb]

The Saxon Circles within the Holy Roman Empire

by hunmapper

The Saxon Circle (Sächsischer Reichskreis) was one of the ten imperial circles (Reichskreise) established in the Holy Roman Empire during the late Middle Ages and early modern period. These circles were administrative and defensive entities formed to organize and manage the empire's territories for mutual defense and governance. Here are some key points about the Saxon Circle: Formation: The Saxon Circle was officially established in 1500 as part of the Imperial Reform initiated by Emperor Maximilian I. It comprised territories largely belonging to the House of Wettin, including the Electorate of Saxony and other lands ruled by branches of the Wettin family. Composition: The Saxon Circle consisted of territories primarily located in the present-day states of Saxony, Thuringia, and parts of Brandenburg and Lower Saxony. It included the Electorate of Saxony, the Duchy of Saxe-Wittenberg, the Duchy of Saxe-Lauenburg, the Margraviate of Meissen, and various smaller principalities and counties. Administrative Functions: The primary purpose of the Saxon Circle was to coordinate defense, maintain peace, and provide mutual assistance among its member states. It also served administrative functions such as taxation, recruitment of troops, and representation in the Imperial Diet (Reichstag). Military Contributions: Each member of the Saxon Circle was expected to provide troops and financial support for the defense of the empire. The circle's military forces were mobilized in times of conflict to defend against external threats or to enforce imperial authority within the region. Diet Representation: The Saxon Circle had representation in the Imperial Diet, where its members could voice their concerns and participate in the decision-making processes of the empire. This representation allowed the circle to assert its interests and influence imperial policies.

[venicepearl]

Princess Ida Caroline of Saxe-Meiningen (25 June 1794 – 4 April 1852), was a German princess, a member of the House of Wettin, and by marriage Princess of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach.

[dreamconsumer]

Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha-Koháry (1824-1884). Unknown artist.

He was considered as the English government's candidate to be the husband of Queen Isabella II of Spain. This candidacy was due to the UK's strong ties with the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The candidate was a first cousin of Queen Victoria's husband Albert, a nephew of King Leopold of Belgium, and a first cousin of King Ferdinand II of Portugal married to Queen Maria II.

[rmelster]

Don Carlos Antonio de Borbón y Sajonia, XXVIIIº Príncipe de Asturias e Infante de España, by Anton Raphael Mengs.

[salantami]

The staircase in Dresden Castle,

Built in the 18th century

Dresden Castle or Royal Palace (German: Dresdner Residenzschloss or Dresdner Schloss) is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, Germany. For almost 400 years, it was the residence of the electors (1547–1806) and kings (1806–1918) of Saxony from the Albertine House of Wettin as well as Kings of Poland (1697–1763). It is known for the different architectural styles employed, from Baroque to Neo-renaissance.

[royalty-nobility]

Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen (1738-1822), Husband of Marie Christine

Artist: Anton Burger (German, 1824-1905)

Date: c. 1770

Medium: Oil painting

Collection: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, Austria

Albert Casimir, Duke of Teschen

Prince Albert Casimir of Saxony, Duke of Teschen (11 July 1738 – 10 February 1822) was a Saxon prince from the House of Wettin who married into the Habsburg imperial family. He was noted as an art collector and founded the Albertina in Vienna, one of the largest and finest collections of old master prints and drawings in the world.

Albert was a younger son of King Augustus III of Poland (who was also Elector of Saxony) and his wife, Maria Josepha of Austria, a first cousin of Empress Maria Theresa, being the eldest daughter of Emperor Joseph I. Prince Albert of Saxony, Duke of Teschen, was also one of the godparents to his namesake, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Young Albert was specifically chosen by Archduchess Maria Christina of Austria to be her husband. This was a special favour granted by her mother, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, because marriages of imperial children were usually used for diplomatic purposes. Still, the betrothal and wedding had to wait until the death of her father, Emperor Francis I, and the wedding decorations were black because it occurred during the official mourning period after his death. From his father-in-law's estate, Albert received the territory of Teschen in Austrian Silesia and was accordingly given the title of Duke of Teschen.