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t. e. Louisa Ulrika of Prussia ( Swedish: Lovisa Ulrika; German: Luise Ulrike; 24 July 1720 – 16 July 1782) was Queen of Sweden from 1751 to 1771 as the wife of King Adolf Frederick. She was queen mother during the reign of King Gustav III .
May 21, 2018 · Louisa Ulrika of Prussia was born on 24 July 1720 as the daughter of Frederick William I of Prussia and his wife Sophia Dorothea of Hanover. She was their tenth child. At the age of three, she was put in the care of a French governess by the name of Mademoiselle de Jeaucourt with her sister Sophie. Her interests were literature, science ...
Jun 5, 2020 · Lovisa Ulrika (1720-1782) was Queen of Sweden from 1751 until 1771. Here, she is seen portrayed by Lorens Pasch the Younger in 1768. Photo: Nationalmuseum. Lovisa Ulrika had high ambitions. She had "more knowledge and insight into the sciences than a lady needs", and wanted to be an enlightened ruler.
Mar 5, 2018 · The talented, highly educated Lovisa Ulrika became one of Sweden's leading cultural figures. No other Swedish queen has left more of a mark on the theatre, and she also breathed new life into royal entertainment. She built up the palace theatres at Drottningholm and Ulriksdal. Lovisa Ulrika was influenced by the ideals of the French Enlightenment.
Jun 9, 2021 · Louisa Ulrika was welcomed with open arms by the Swedes. They thought her beautiful and witty and as an added plus she came from a fertile family—and God knew Sweden was longing for the pitter-patter of small royal feet. Louisa Ulrika did not disappoint: in 1747 a healthy prince was born, to be followed by three more children.
In 1753 she established the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters to promote the arts and the sciences. She also built Drottningholm Theatre, was a patron of the arts, and socialised with contemporary intellectuals. Queen Lovisa Ulrika portrayed by the Swedish artist Lorens Pasch the Younger (1733–1805). The painting hangs at Gripsholm Castle, and ...
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A friend of Linnaeus, Louisa Ulrica of Prussia was known as an intelligent and commanding presence in the Swedish court. She was a patron of art and science. Louisa Ulrica of Prussia (1720–1782)Queen of Sweden. Name variations: Luisa Ulrika. Born in Berlin on July 24, 1720; died on July 16, 1782; daughter of Frederick William I (1688–1740 ...
