[Born at Hanover, 1776. Died at Hohenzieritz, 1810. Aged 34.]
The honoured wife of Frederic William III. of Prussia. Napoleon admired
her for her wit, tact, and singular address, and Europe applauded her
for her heroic character, and true nobility of soul. On the breaking out
of the war with France, in 1806, she was inspired with enthusiasm, and
was frequently seen in the streets of Berlin at the head of her
Hussars, whose uniform she wore. On the defeat of her husband at
Auerstadt, she shared his perilous retreat, and evinced great firmness
and resignation. She was also with her husband at the Conference of
Tilsit, and was earnest in her entreaties to Napoleon for easier
conditions on behalf of her unfortunate country. She was beautiful in
person, calm and constant in reverses, with great dignity and grace of
manner. She was beloved by her people.
[By Rauch. Marble. 1824.]