Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp
Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp (24 October 1712 – 30 May 1760) was a member of the German House of Holstein-Gottorp, a princess consort of Anhalt-Zerbst by marriage, and the regent of Anhalt-Zerbst from 1747 to 1752 on behalf of her minor son, Frederick Augustus. She is best known as the mother of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.
| Joanna Elisabeth of Holstein-Gottorp | |
|---|---|
A portrait of Joanna, presumably by Antoine Pesne, c.1746 | |
| Princess consort of Anhalt-Zerbst | |
| Tenure | 7 November 1742 – 16 March 1747 |
| Born | 24 October 1712 Gottorp Castle, Gottorp |
| Died | 30 May 1760 (aged 47) Paris, France |
| Spouse | |
| Issue Detail | Catherine II of Russia Frederick Augustus, Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst |
| House | Holstein-Gottorp |
| Father | Christian August, Prince of Eutin |
| Mother | Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.