Princess Louise of Denmark (1750–1831)
| Louise of Denmark | |
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| Landgravine Charles of Hesse-Kassel | |
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Pastel by Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
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| Born |
20 January 1750 Christiansborg Castle, Copenhagen |
| Died | 12 January 1831 (aged 80) Gottorp Castle, Schleswig |
| Burial | Schleswig Cathedral |
| Spouse | Landgrave Charles of Hesse-Kassel |
| Issue |
Marie, Queen of Denmark and Norway Prince Frederik of Hesse Prince Christian of Hesse Louise Caroline, Duchess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg |
| House | Oldenburg |
| Father | Frederik V of Denmark |
| Mother | Louise of Great Britain |
Princess Louise of Denmark and Norway (Danish: Louise af Danmark; Norwegian: Louise av Danmark) (20 January 1750 – 12 January 1831) was born to Frederick V of Denmark and Louise of Great Britain. Her eldest daughter, Marie of Hesse-Kassel, was the wife of Frederick VI of Denmark.
She married Landgrave Charles of Hesse-Kassel on 30 August 1766 at Christiansborg Castle, in Copenhagen, with her brother King Christian VII's consent. This was despite advice given against it, due to many accusations of debauchery by Landgrave Charles and the poor influence he had on the King. This, however, did not last, as Christian VII's warm feelings for him soon evaporated, and in the spring 1767, the couple left Copenhagen to live in Hanau.
She would have her first child in Hanau, Marie Sophie, Princess of Hesse on October 20, 1767 and then her second, Wilhelm, Prince of Hesse on January 20, 1769. The family would then move to Gottorp Castle after her spouse was appointed governor of Schleswig Holstein. In 1770, King Christian VII gave his sister a parish and land in Güby, Schleswig-Holstein, which was named Louisenlund in her honour. In the summer of 1770, Louise and Charles hosted the king and queen during their tour of the Duchies on their way to the German border. During their stay, rumors circulated about the affair between the queen and Struensee because of their manner, and it was observed that the queen was anxious not to be near Struensee in the presence of Louise. When the royal couple left, Louise was reportedly disappointed that she was not asked to accompany them on their journey. She would have her third child Prince Frederik of Hesse on May 24, 1771.
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