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Duchess of Saxe-Weimar
ANNA AMALIA, Duchess of Saxe- Weimar Regent for son Duke Charles Augustus from 1758 to 1775. Patron of literature and art. Date: 1739 - 1807
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1739 1758 1775 1807 Amalia Anna Augustus Duchess Patron Regent Saxe Weimar
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This portrait captures Anna Amalia, Duchess of Saxe-Weimar, in her regal splendor during her tenure as regent for her son, Duke Charles Augustus, from 1758 to 1775. Born in 1739, Anna Amalia was not only a gracious duchess but also an enlightened patron of literature and art. Her love for the arts was evident in her support of notable figures such as Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin, Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, and Christoph Martin Wieland. Anna Amalia's reign was marked by her commitment to fostering a vibrant cultural scene in Saxe-Weimar. She established a literary salon that attracted some of the most brilliant minds of her time, including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller. Her patronage extended beyond literature, as she also supported the visual arts, music, and theater. Despite her young age, Anna Amalia proved to be a capable and effective regent during her son's minority. She managed the affairs of the duchy with wisdom and diplomacy, earning the respect of her subjects and the admiration of her peers. Her reign came to an end in 1775 when her son reached the age of majority, but her legacy as a patron of the arts continued to shape Saxe-Weimar for generations. Anna Amalia passed away in 1807, leaving behind a rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire and captivate scholars and artists to this day.
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