Anna Elisabeth of Anhalt-Bernburg
Anna Elisabeth of Anhalt- Bernburg ( born March 19, 1647 Bernburg, † September 3, 1680 in Bern city) was a princess of Anhalt- Bernburg and by marriage Duchess of Württemberg- Bernstadt.
Life
Anna Elisabeth was a daughter of Prince Christian II of Anhalt- Bernburg (1599-1656) from his marriage with Eleonore Sophie (1603-1675), daughter of Duke Johann of Schleswig -Holstein -Sonderburg.
They married on March 13, 1672 in Bernstadt Duke Christian Ulrich I of Württemberg - Bernstadt ( 1652-1704 ). The duchess was taught and gifted musically, was considered a talented singer, dominated both multiple languages as well as numerous instruments. On her husband, she had considerable influence and consulted him in affairs of state.
Anna Elisabeth died as a result of the birth of her last child.
Progeny
From their marriage, Anna Elisabeth had the following children:
- Louise Elisabeth (1673-1736)
- Christian Ulrich (* / † 1674)
- Viktor Leopold (1675-1676)
- Christine Friederike (* / † 1676 )
- Sophie Angelika (1677-1700)
- Eleonore Amone (1678-1679)
- Theodosia (* / † 1680)