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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1h

NEW: Who would be the Queen of Joseon/Empress of Korea today?

Who would be the Queen of Joseon/Empress of Korea today? - History of Royal Women

The Kingdom of Joseon was founded in 1392 by Taejo of Joseon and ended in 1897 with the founding of the Empire of Korea. Gojong was the last King of Joseon and became the first Emperor of Korea. The E...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1708 Henriette Catherine of Nassau, Princess of Anhalt-Dessau, died.

Henriette Catherine of Nassau - The builder Princess - History of Royal Women

Henriette Catherine of Nassau was born in The Hague as the daughter of Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange and Amalia of Solms-Braunfels on 10 February 1637. She was their fourth surviving child and thi...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1573 Catherine of Lorraine was born as the daughter of Charles III, Duke of Lorraine, and Princess Claude of France. In 1612, she became the Abbess of Remiremont Abbey.

She died on 7 March 1648.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1923 the future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden married Lady Louise Mountbatten.

Royal Wedding Recollections - Lady Louise Mountbatten & the future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden - History of Royal Women

On 3 November 1923, Lady Louise Mountbatten married the future King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden.

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1907 Princess Hermine Reuss of Greiz gave birth to a son named Hans Georg. He would be killed in action in the Second World War. Read more about Hermine and Hans Georg in my book: “Hermine: An Empress in Exile.”

Hermine: An Empress in exile - History of Royal Women

Hermine: An Empress in Exile by Moniek Bloks will be released in 2020. Sign up to receive an update when the book becomes available for pre-order by filling in the form below!

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1939 Princess Phương Liên of Vietnam was born as the daughter of Bảo Đại, the last emperor of Vietnam, and his first wife, Empress Nam Phương. On 6 January 1961, she married Bernard Maurice Soulain and they had two daughters together.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 8h

#OnThisDay in 1580 Şah Sultan died. She was born circa 1543 as the daughter of Sultan Selim II of the Ottoman Empire and Nurbanu Sultan. In 1562, she married Çakırcıbaşı Hasan Pasha but she was widowed in 1574. In 1575, she married Zal Mahmud Pasha and they had two children together.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1083 Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror, died.

Matilda of Flanders - Queen of the Conqueror - History of Royal Women

Matilda of Flanders was born circa 1031 as the daughter of Baldwin V, Count of Flanders and Adela of France. It is likely that she could read and write, but there is very little information on her upb...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1945 Princess Thyra of Denmark died. She was born in 1880 as the daughter of the future King Frederick VIII of Denmark and his wife, Princess Louise of Sweden and Norway. She died unmarried and without issue.

Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1938 Princess Sophie of Greece, Queen of Spain, was born as the daughter of the future King Paul of Greece and Princess Frederica of Hanover.

Taking a look at Queen Sofía of Spain - History of Royal Women

Princess Sophie of Greece and Denmark was born on 2 November 1938 as the daughter of the future King Paul of Greece and Frederica of Hanover. According to her mother’s memoirs, she was born in the sit...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1475 Anne of York was born as the daughter of King Edward IV of England and his wife, Elizabeth Woodville.

Anne of York - A Princess away from court - History of Royal Women

Anne of York was born on 2 November 1475 at the Palace of Westminster as the fifth daughter of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. She was baptised in Westminster Abbey and given into the care of ...

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Moniek Bloks @historyroyalwmn.bsky.social · 1d

#OnThisDay in 1788 Infanta Mariana Vitória of Portugal died. She was born in 1768 Infanta Mariana Vitória of Portugal as the daughter of the future King Peter III of Portugal and Queen Maria I of Portugal. In 1785, she married Infante Gabriel of Spain and they had three children.