Caroline of Ansbach
| Caroline of Ansbach | |
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File:Caroline of Ansbach portrait.jpg |
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| Portrait of Caroline of Ansbach | |
| Title | Queen consort of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Reign | 11 June 1727 – 20 November 1737 |
| Coronation | 11 October 1727 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | |
| Spouse | George II of Great Britain |
| Issue | Frederick, Prince of Wales, Anne, Princess Royal and Princess of Orange, Princess Amelia of Great Britain, Princess Caroline of Great Britain, Prince George William of Great Britain, Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, Princess Mary, Landgravine of Hesse-Kassel, Princess Louisa of Great Britain |
| Full Name | |
| House | House of Hohenzollern |
| Father | John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach |
| Mother | Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach |
| Birth Date | 1 March 1683 |
| Birth Place | Ansbach, Holy Roman Empire |
| Death Date | 20 November 1737 |
| Death Place | St James's Palace, London, England |
| Burial Date | 17 December 1737 |
| Burial Place | Westminster Abbey, London |
Caroline of Ansbach (1 March 1683 – 20 November 1737) was the queen consort of George II of Great Britain from 1727 until her death in 1737. She was known for her intelligence, political acumen, and influence over her husband, as well as her patronage of the arts and sciences.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Caroline was born in Ansbach, a small principality within the Holy Roman Empire. She was the daughter of John Frederick, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, and Princess Eleonore Erdmuthe of Saxe-Eisenach. Orphaned at a young age, Caroline was raised at the court of Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, the wife of Frederick I of Prussia.
Marriage and Family[edit | edit source]
In 1705, Caroline married George II of Great Britain, then the Electoral Prince of Hanover. The marriage was politically advantageous and personally harmonious. The couple had eight children, including Frederick, Prince of Wales and Princess Amelia of Great Britain.
Queen Consort[edit | edit source]
Caroline became queen consort in 1727 when her husband ascended the throne as George II of Great Britain. As queen, she played a significant role in the political life of the nation. Caroline was a close advisor to her husband and often acted as regent during his absences.
Patronage and Influence[edit | edit source]
Caroline was a patron of the arts and sciences. She supported the composer George Frideric Handel and was instrumental in the establishment of the Foundling Hospital in London. Her intellectual interests included philosophy and theology, and she corresponded with many leading thinkers of her time.
Death and Legacy[edit | edit source]
Caroline died on 20 November 1737 at St James's Palace, London, after suffering from a prolonged illness. She was buried in Westminster Abbey. Her legacy includes her contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of Britain and her role in the political affairs of the kingdom.
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