Princess Luise Dorothea of Saxe-Meiningen
Luise Dorothea of Saxe-Meiningen was a member of German royalty. She was born in Meiningen, the daughter of Ernst Ludwig I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen and Dorothea Marie of Saxe-Gotha. She was the wife of Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg.Marriage and issue
On 17 September 1729 in Meiningen, Luise married Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, her first cousin. They had nine children:
- Frederick Louis, Hereditary Prince of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg.
- Louis.
- stillborn son, twin of Louis.
- stillborn twin sons.
- Fredericka Louise.
- Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg.
- Sophie.
- August.
Luise died in Gotha, aged 57.Ancestry