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Helene zu Waldeck und Pyrmont

1861 – 1922

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

Princess Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont, later Duchess of Albany, was a member of the British royal family by marriage. She was the fifth daughter and child of George Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and his first wife, Princess Helena of Nassau.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
February 17, 1861
Bad Arolsen
Date of death
September 1, 1922
Tyrol
Citizenship

Germany · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Occupations & fields
aristocratbotanical collector
Awards & honours
Order of the Crown of IndiaDecoration of the Royal Red Cross
Field and occupation
Vévodkyně z Albany
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