Princess Elizabeth Of The United Kingdom
The Princess Elizabeth (22 May 1770 – 10 January 1840) was a member of the British Royal Family, the seventh child and third daughter of King George III and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. After marrying the Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg, Frederick VI, she took permanent residence in Germany under the title Landgravine.
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