The Kids of Frederick William I. and Sophie Dorothea of Hanover
Bolded: The name they were called by (the ones I know at least)
1. Friedrich Ludwig (1707-1708)
2. Friederike Sophie Wilhelmine (1709-1758)
Margravine of Bayreuth. Apparently the only woman of her century to create an opera. Favourite sister of Frederick II., well known for her memoirs, could not stand Katte. Apparently wore a lot of makeup and didn’t admit it. Talked a lot of smack.
3. Friedrich Wilhelm (1710-1711)
4. Karl Friedrich (1712-1786)
The one and only edgy Crown Prince
5. Charlotte Albertine (1713-1714)
6. Friederike Luise (1714-1784)
Margravine of Ansbach. Described as beautiful with a tendency to use rather crass language. Was spoiled as a child. Had an unhappy marriage and spent most of her life alone in her palace in the middle of nowhere, had, apparently, no hobbies. Insisted to be called “Your Highness” although her rank as a Margravine did not really warrant that.
7. Philippine Charlotte (1716-1801)
Duchess of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel. Known to be very clever, funny, and, like many of her siblings, musical. Was her father’s favourite daughter. Left 4000 volumes to the library of Wolfenbüttel. Supported poets, some of which are still well known today.
8. Ludwig Karl Wilhelm (1717-1719)
9. Sophie Dorothea Marie (1719-1765)
Margravine of Brandenburg-Schwedt. One of the non-intellectual kids. Had an unhappy marriage and lived alone in her own palace.
10. Luise Ulrike (1720-1782)
Queen of Sweden. Showed an early interest in the military. Like many of her siblings, she was interested in the arts and supported them. Was apparently not too popular in Sweden after she tried to get the Monarchs more power next to the Parliament.
11. August Wilhelm (1722-1758)
You’ll see. He’ll be part of the main storyline.
12. Anna Amalie (Amélie) (1723-1783)
Princess-Abbess of Quedlinburg. Spent most of her life in Berlin, studied music theory, collected music, supported musicians, and composed.
13. Friedrich Heinrich Ludwig (1726-1802)
Henry my boy! He too is part of the main storyline. Frederick 2.0 - now even gayer.
14. August Ferdinand (1730-1813)
Ferdinand married his niece (daughter of Sophie) and built Schloss Bellevue, the presidential palace of Germany.