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Johanna Magdalene of Saxe-Weissenfels | |
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Duchess consort of Courland | |
Tenure | 1730-1737 |
Born | 17 March 1708 |
Died | 25 January 1760 |
Spouse | Ferdinand Kettler |
House | House of Wettin |
Father | Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels |
Mother | Fredericka Elisabeth of Saxe-Eisenach |
Johanna Magdalene of Saxe-Weissenfels (17 March 1708 – 25 January 1760), was a Duchess consort of Courland and by marriage member of the House of Kettler. By birth she was member of the Saxe-Weissenfels line of the House of Wettin.
Early life
She was the born as only surviving daughter of Johann Georg, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels and his wife, Princess Fredericka Elisabeth of Saxe-Eisenach.
Private life
On 20 September 1730, in Danzig, she married Ferdinand Kettler, the Duke of Courland, who was 75 years old at the time. The marriage remained childless.
References
- "Johanna Magdalene Magdalena Prinzessin of Saxe-Weissenfels, Duchess of Kurland and Semgallen". 17 March 1708.
- "Kettler".
Preceded byAnna of Russia | Duchess consort of Courland 1730-1737 |
Succeeded byBenigna Gottlieb von Trotha gt Treyden |
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