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Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

1776–1810 · 18th century · Also known as Queen Louise of Prussia

Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1776–1810) was queen of Prussia as the wife of Frederick William III. After Prussia's defeat by Napoleon in 1806 she met him at Tilsit in 1807 to plead for better terms. Her early death made her a national heroine in Germany, and her son became Emperor William I.

Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz — Image: Josef Grassi · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/louise-of-mecklenburg-strelitz
MLA: “Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/louise-of-mecklenburg-strelitz. Accessed .
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