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- Maria Aurora, countess von Königsmark (born May 8, 1662, Stade, Bremen [Germany]—died Feb. 16, 1728, Quedlinburg, Brandenburg) was a German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus II the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland. She was for many years a powerful figure at the Saxon court.
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Augustus II the Strong (12 May 1670 – 1 February 1733), was Elector of Saxony from 1694 as well as King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1697 to 1706 and from 1709 until his death in 1733. He belonged to the Albertine branch of the House of Wettin.
Feb 14, 2024 · See all related content →. Maria Aurora, countess von Königsmark (born May 8, 1662, Stade, Bremen [Germany]—died Feb. 16, 1728, Quedlinburg, Brandenburg) was a German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus II the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland. She was for many years a powerful figure at the Saxon court.
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Augustus The Strong Facts. 1. He Wasn’t Supposed To Have Power. Augustus II was born in May 1670 to gold and glory. As the son of the current Elector of Saxony, little Augustus wanted for almost nothing as a child. But there was one thing missing.
Mar 19, 2024 · Maria Aurora, countess von Königsmark (born May 8, 1662, Stade, Bremen [Germany]—died Feb. 16, 1728, Quedlinburg, Brandenburg) German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus II the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland. She was for many years a powerful figure at the Saxon court.
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Augustus Ii, Augustus II (1670-1733), called Augustus the Strong, was elector of Saxony and king of Poland. Better known for his extravagance and promiscuity than…
Apr 3, 2021 · In 1704, she met King Augustus II the Strong, who was the Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, who became smitten with her straight away. Anna’s husband tried to stop the liaison, not out of jealousy, but because he did not believe his wife was fit to be an official mistress. Augustus the Strong (Public Domain)
Aug 23, 2011 · 08/23/2011. When it comes to Augustus II the Strong, separating legend from truth becomes tricky. But one thing is certain - the former king of Poland left a lasting mark on Dresden, where he...