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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 15h

#OnThisDay in 1864 Charlotte of Schaumburg-Lippe was born as the daughter of Prince William of Schaumburg-Lippe and Princess Bathildis of Anhalt-Dessau. On 8 April 1886, she married the future King William II of Württemberg but they had no children together. She died on 16 July 1946.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 15h

NEW: Princess Yōko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Yōko of Mikasa.

Princess Yōko’s Tiara - History of Royal Women

Princess Yōko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Yōko of Mikasa.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1619 Princess Elisabeth Sophie of Saxe-Altenburg was born as the daughter of Johann Philipp, Duke of Saxe-Altenburg and Elisabeth of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. She died on 20 December 1680.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1852 Somanass Waddhanawathy died. She was born in 1834 as the daughter of Prince Lakkhananukhun and Ngiu Suvarnadat. In 1851, she married King Mongkut (Rama IV) of Siam (Thailand) and they had one short-lived son together.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1985 Princess Suvadhana died. She was born in 1905 as the daughter of Lueam Abhayavongsa and Lek Bunnag. She became the consort of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) of Siam (Thailand) and they had one daughter together, who was born the day before her father’s death.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1272 Yolande of Brittany died. She was born in 1218 as the daughter of Alix, Duchess of Brittany and Peter Mauclerc. She married Hugh XI of Lusignan, Count of La Marche and Angoulême and they had seven children together.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1882 Behice Hanım was born as the daughter of Albus Bey Maan and Nazli Hanım Kucba. On 10 May 1900, she married Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire and they had two sons together, though one died young. She died on 22 October 1969.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1577 Maria of Portugal, Duchess of Viseu, died.

Maria of Portugal - "Not for lack of greatness" (Part two) - History of Royal Women

However, Maria now also wished to see her mother, despite her brother's attempt to persuade her. She had renounced all possibilities of a marriage, forcing her brother to make another decision. She "d...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1745 Margravine Philippine of Brandenburg-Schwedt was born as the daughter of Margrave Frederick William of Brandenburg-Schwedt and Sophia Dorothea of Prussia. On 10 January 1773, she married Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel but they had no children. She died on 1 May 1800.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 18h

#OnThisDay in 1952 Atsuko, Princess Yori married Takamasa Ikeda.

Atsuko, Princess Yori - The fourth daughter - History of Royal Women

Atsuko, Princess Yori was born on 7 March 1931 as the fourth daughter of Emperor Hirohito of Japan and Empress Nagako.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Princess Yōko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Yōko of Mikasa.

Princess Yōko’s Tiara - History of Royal Women

Princess Yōko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Yōko of Mikasa.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1866 Nazikeda Kadın was born as the daughter of Prince Hasan Bey Marshania and Fatma Horecan Hanım Aredba. In 1885, she married the future Sultan Mehmed VI of the Ottoman Empire and they had three daughters together. She died on 4 April 1941.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1849 Margaret Alice Lili de Windt was born as the daughter of Captain Joseph Clayton Jennyns de Windt and Elizabeth Sarah Johnson. On 28 October 1869, she married Charles Brooke, Rajah of Sarawak and they had six children, though not all lived to adulthood. She died on 1 December 1936.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1918 Queen Sālote was installed as Tu’i Kanokupolu. Read more in our book:

Queen Sālote Tupou III: Mother of all her people

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1273 Elisabeth of Bavaria died. She was born in 1227 as the daughter of Otto II, the future Duke of Bavaria, and Agnes of the Palatinate.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1514 the wedding of King Louis XII of France and Mary Tudor took place.

Mary Tudor - The rose among the lilies of France - History of Royal Women

Mary Tudor was born on 18 March 1496 as the daughter of King Henry VII and Elizabeth of York at Sheen Palace, later known as Richmond Palace. She joined her siblings Arthur, Henry, Margaret in the nur...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1537 Jane Seymour, Queen of England, went into labour. She gave birth to the future King Edward VI after three gruelling days and would tragically die of complications.

Jane Seymour - The best-loved Queen - History of Royal Women

Jane Seymour was born on an unrecorded date, though it is likely to have been between October 1507 and October 1508. She was almost certainly born at Wolfhall to parents Sir John Seymour and Margery W...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1896 Elizabeth Kahanu Kalanianaʻole married Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, Prince of Hawaii.

Elizabeth Kahanu Kalanianaʻole - Princess and pioneer - History of Royal Women

Elizabeth Kahanu Kalanianaʻole was born on 8 May 1878 as the daughter of Ulalia Muolo Keaweaheulu Laʻanui and George Kaleiwohi Kaʻauwai. Her father was the high chief of Maui and a cousin of Queen Kap...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: On 9 October 1918, Queen Sālote was installed as Tu’i Kanokupolu during a royal taumafa kava on the Mala’e Pangai.

The Year of Queen Sālote Tupou III - Sālote's installation in the title of Tu’i Kanokupolu and her coronation - History of Royal Women

On 9 October 1918, Queen Sālote was installed as Tu’i Kanokupolu during a royal taumafa kava on the Mala'e Pangai.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1436 Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut died.

Jacqueline, Countess of Hainaut and the Ruins of Teylingen - History of Royal Women

The original stronghold of Teylingen was built around 1200. In the beginning, only the circle walls existed. It was surrounded by a moat and it the 14th century a luxury palace to live in came about. ...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1678 Countess Johanna Katharina Victoria von Montfort-Tettnang was born as the daughter of Count Johann Anton I of Montfort-Tettnang and Countess Maria Viktoria von Spaur und Flavon. She died on 26 January 1759.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1878 Duchess Marie Gabrielle in Bavaria was born as the daughter of Duke Karl Theodor in Bavaria and Infanta Maria José of Portugal. On 10 July 1900, she married the future Rupprecht, Crown Prince of Bavaria and they had five children together. She died on 24 October 1912.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 2d

#OnThisDay in 1200 Isabella of Angoulême was crowned Queen of England.

Isabella of Angoulême - Queen of England - History of Royal Women

This article was written by Marie. Neither of Isabella of Angoulême’s marriages did her reputation any favours. John, her first husband, is still viewed as one of the worst kings in English history an...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: Empress He Fani was the empress consort to Emperor Mu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Empress He Fani lived through five emperors of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. After Emperor Mu’s death, Empress He Fani lived quietly in her imperial residence for most of her life.

Empress He Fani - The overlooked Empress - History of Royal Women

Empress He Fani was the empress consort to Emperor Mu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Her uncle was regent during Emperor Mu’s reign. Empress He Fani lived through five emperors of the Eastern Jin Dynasty...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 2d

#OnThisDay in 1927 Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria died. She was born in 1845 as the daughter of Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen and Princess Hildegard of Bavaria. On 18 January 1865, she married Duke Philipp of Württemberg, and they had five children.