Born in Arolsen as Helena Frederica Augusta of Waldeck & Pyrmont. Married, in 1882, Leopold, Duke of Albany, youngest son of Queen Victoria. Died in the Tyrol. The photograph was taken at the time of her marriage.
Online some sites use "Helena" and others "Helen" and we can find no explanation.
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Helena, Duchess of Albany
This stone was laid on January 18th 1909 by HRH the Duchess of Albany. Presid...
Previously known as Churchyard Bottom Wood, the wood was renamed in honour of...
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Helena, Duchess of Albany
The Mackirdy Room was created at the same time that Hoxton Hall converted fro...
This memorial stone was laid by HRH the Duchess of Albany on May 2nd 1907.
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First and only queen of Haiti. Born Marie-Louise Coidavid into a free black family. In 1793 she married Henri Christophe, a slave purchased by her father who owned a hotel. According to legend Hen...
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