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Louise (ləwēz`), 1776–1810, queen of Prussia, consort of Frederick William III Frederick William III, 1770–1840, king of Prussia (1797–1840), son and successor of Frederick William II. Well-intentioned but weak and vacillating, he endeavored to maintain neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars. ..... Click the link for more information. ; a princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. During the Napoleonic Wars her patriotism and bravery won her lasting popularity. In 1807 she humiliated herself in vain at Tilsit before the French emperor, Napoleon I, begging him to lighten the peace terms for Prussia. BibliographySee biography by C. Wright (1969). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| George Willard found Louise Trunnion in the kitchen of her father's house. Don't be afraid, Louise -- Madame de Saint-Remy will not come; and if she should, you know I have a quick ear. The guests now all took leave of Athos, excepting the old Duc de Barbe, who, as an old friend of the family of La Valliere, went to see little Louise and offered to take her to Blois in his carriage. |
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