Princess Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont

For her niece, the Hereditary Grand Duchess of Oldenburg, see Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1899–1948).

Princess Helen
Duchess of Albany
Princess Helen, by Alexander Bassano, c. 1875-80
Born(1861-02-17)17 February 1861[1]
Arolsen, Waldeck and Pyrmont
Died1 September 1922(1922-09-01) (aged 61)
Tyrol, Austria
Burial8 September 1922
Hinterriß, Tyrol, Austria
Spouse
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(m. 1882; died 1884)​
Issue
Names
English: Helen Frederica Augusta
German: Helene Friederike Auguste
HouseWaldeck and Pyrmont
FatherGeorge Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
MotherPrincess Helena of Nassau
SignaturePrincess Helen's signature

Princess Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont (Helen Frederica Augusta; 17 February 1861 – 1 September 1922), later Duchess of Albany,[2] 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.[3]

  1. ^ Harvester Wheatsheaf (1971). The Constitutional Year Book. Harvester Press. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-85527-070-4.
  2. ^ "Princess Helen, Duchess of Albany (1861-1922), Wife of Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany; daughter of Prince George Victor of Waldeck-Pyrmont". National Portrait Gallery, London.
  3. ^ Encyclopedia.com website, Helen of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1861-1922)