Pauline von Königsegg
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Pauline von Königsegg (1830–1912), was an Austrian court official.[1]
Early life
[edit]Pauline Marie was born as younger daughter of Count August von Bellegarde (1795-1873) and his wife, Baroness Julia von Gudenus (1795-1865). She was paternal granddaughter of Count Heinrich von Bellegarde, who served as Viceroy of Lombardy-Venetia.[citation needed]
Court life
[edit]She was the lady in waiting to Empress Elisabeth of Austria, later promoted to the position of Oberhofmeisterin. She was a favorite and confidant of the empress. Pauline was awarded with an Order of the Starry Cross.
Personal life
[edit]On 15 April 1857 in Vienna, she married Count Alfred zu Königsegg-Aulendorf (1817-1898). They had one son:
- Count Franz Xaver zu Königsegg-Aulendorf (1858-1927); married Countess Hedwig von Neipperg (1859-1916) and had issue.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Karin Amtmann: Elisabeth von Österreich: Die politischen Geschäfte der Kaiserin. Friedrich Pustet, Regensburg 1998.