References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
References;
(1) Information supplied by Jean Webb, Prodigy Number GDRK36B.
Albert Augustus Charles Prince
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, aka: The Prince Consort of Queen
Victoria; Christened: (Francis) Albert Augustus Charles Emmanuel; He was an
active and effective patron of the arts and sciences, organizing such
enterprises as the epochal Great Exhibition of 1851 to stimulate the growth of
British commerce, industry and national pride. Although regarded by many
Britons as a meddling foreigner, Albert succeeded in strengthening the monarchy
and in encouraging social progress. Overburdened with work, he succumbed to
typhoid fever at the age of 42.
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Historical Notes:
Victoria, Queen of England, Empress of India; aka: Alexandrina Victoria
Reign: 20 Jun 1837 - 22 Jan 1901; Crowned: Westminster Abbey 28 Jun 1838;
She became queen at age 18. Her 63 year reign was the longest in the history of
England. Her descendants, including 40 grandchildren, married into almost
every royal family of Europe. With her personal example of honesty, patriotism
and devotion to family life, Victoria became a living symbol of the solidity of
the British Empire. The many years of her reign, often referred to as the
Victorian age, witnessed the rise of middle class and were marked by a deeply
conservative morality and intense nationalism. She was obsessed with the
collecting of memorabilia of her family. She mourned her late husband, Albert,
for more than 40 years.
Duke of Kent and Strathern, 4th son of George III. Because William IV had no
legitimate children, his niece Victoria became heir apparent to the British
crown upon his accession in 1830.
Victoria Mary Louisa of Saxe-Coburg
Widow of Emich Charles, 2nd Prince of Leiningen (1763-1814) and fourth dau. of
Francis Frederick Anthony, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld and Augusta
Reuss-Ebersdorf.
Frederick III, Emperor of Germany; German Emperor and King of Prussia
Liberal in his political views, he opposed Prince Otto von Bismark throughout
the ministry of the latter. A man of learning and culture, Frederick
patronized art and literature and encouraged the work of the royal museums. As
Crown Prince Frederick William, he was genially called "Our Fritz" by the
German people, most of whom anticipated with pleasure his accession to the
throne. Frederick became ill, however, in 1887 and lived only three months
after succeeding to the throne on his father's death. Reign: March 9-June 15,
1888.
Victoria Adelaide Mary Princess Royal
Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise
Edward VII WETTIN King of England
Christened: Albert Edward; called, "The Peacemaker"
Reign: 1901-1910; It is not always realized that Queen Victoria was the last
sovereign of the House of Hanover and King Edward VII was the first of the
House of Wettin or the House of Saxony. Edward VII, in an outburst of
anti-German feeling engendered by the First World War, changed the name of his
"House and Family" from Wettin to Windsor in 1917. Edward gave his name to the
Edwardian period.
Alexandra of Denmark "Alix" Princess
Towards the end of her life the Queen became almost completely deaf and
suffered from mild senile dementia. She resided chiefly at Sandringham House,
Norfolk, which Edward VII had purchased as Prince of Wales. In her drives
about the countryside she would graciously wave and bow to the cows in the
fields, the faithful Princess Victoria always in attendance.
Princess of Wales (1863-1901) Queen Alexandra (1901-1910) Queen Mother
(1910-1925); Pictures of her as a young woman show a sad, soulful look in her
eyes; she walked with a limp (which was imitated by society). She is often
shown in pictures wearing gobs of jewelry.
Albert Victor Christian Edward, Duke of Clarence; "Eddy" He was of limited
intellect, almost ineducable, and when he reached young manhood his dandyism
earned him the nickname of "Prince Collar and Cuffs". His sexual proclivites
were doubtful and he was believed to frequent a male brothel on Cleveland
Street. He became engaged to Princess May of teck, but before the marriage
could take place he succumbed to typhoid fever. Princess May was passed on as
fiancee to his younger brother George (later, George V).
aka: Victoria Alexandra Olga Mary
Died shortly after birth. aka: Alexander
Title: Louis IV of Hesse; Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and The Rhine;
aka: Ludwig IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and The Rhine.
Alice died at thirty-five from an epidemic of diphtheria that swept the palace
affecting all but one of her children. aka: Princess Alice of Great Britain;
Alice, Reigning Grand Duchess of Hesse; Alice Maud Mary (Fatima)
May died when a diptheria epidemic swept the palace in Hesse-Darmstadt.
Prince Alfred; The only child of Queen Victoria not born at Buckingham Palace;
He was born at Windsor Castle; aka: Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh,
reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from 1893.
Marie Alexandrovna Grand Duchess
Marie, Grand Duchess of Russia. Dau. of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia and
his first wife, Marie of Hesse; had issue. Other charts show her death year
as 1940.
Alfred, Prince of Saxe-Coburg.
Frederick Christian Charles Prince
Prince (Frederick) Christian Charles Augustus of Schleswig-Holstein.
Helena Augusta Victoria Princess
Helena, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein; Known as "Lenchen" to the
family.