Duchess Sophie in Bavaria
Duchess Sophie in Bavaria (Sophie Charlotte Augustine; 23 February 1847 – 4 May 1897) was a granddaughter-in-law of King Louis Philippe of France, the favourite sister of Empress Elisabeth of Austria as well as one time fiancée of King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
| Duchess Sophie in Bavaria | ||
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| Duchess of Alençon | ||
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| Duchess Sophie in 1867. | ||
| Born | 23 February 1847 Possenhofen Castle, Possenhofen, Bavaria | |
| Died | 4 May 1897 (aged 50) 17 Jean-Goujon Street, Paris, France | |
| Spouse | Prince Ferdinand, Duke of Alençon (m 28 September 1868) | |
| Issue | Louise, Princess Alfons of Bavaria Emmanuel, Duke of Vendôme | |
| House | House of Wittelsbach (by birth) Orléans (by marriage) | |
| Father | Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria | |
| Mother | Princess Ludovika of Bavaria | |
| Burial | Royal Chapel, Dreux | |
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Marriage edit
On 28 September 1868 Sophie married Prince Ferdinand of Orléans, Duke of Alençon in Possenhofen, Bavaria. Prince Ferdinand was a son of Prince Louis of Orléans, Duke of Nemours and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (a first cousin of the UK's Queen Victoria). His father was a son of King Louis Philippe I of the French.
Issue edit
- Princess Louise of Orléans 19 July 1869 – 4 February 1952) married Prince Alfons of Bavaria and had issue.
- Prince Emmanuel of Orléans, Duke of Vendôme 18 January 1872 – 1 February 1931) married Princess Henriette of Belgium and had issue.
Titles and styles edit
- 23 February 1847 – 28 September 1868 Her Royal Highness Duchess Sophie in Bavaria.
- 28 September 1868 – 4 May 1897 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Alençon.
Honours edit
- Dame of the Order of Theresa.
- Dame of the Order of the Starry Cross.
- Dame of the Order of Saint Elisabeth.