Margarete Collection

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Duchess of Connaught on her wedding day
Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917) on her wedding day, 13 March 1879 to Prince Arthur, third son of Queen Victoria

Town Hall and Fountain, Amberg, Germany
View of the gothic style Town Hall and Wedding Fountain in the town of Amberg, Bavaria, Germany. The fountain was erected to commemorate the wedding in 1474 of Philipp

Marthe and Margarete (engraving)
3630578 Marthe and Margarete (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marthe and Margarete)

Faust and Margarete (engraving)
3630577 Faust and Margarete (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faust and Margarete. One of the illustrations to Goethes Faust by Paul Konewka (Sampson Low, 1871)

Faust and Margaret in the Garden, 1846 (oil on canvas)
CH402275 Faust and Margaret in the Garden, 1846 (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); 217.7x134.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Margarete (engraving)
3630583 Margarete (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarete. One of the illustrations to Goethes Faust by Paul Konewka (Sampson Low, 1871)

Margarete and Faust (engraving)
3630580 Margarete and Faust (engraving) by Konewka, Paul (1841-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margarete and Faust. One of the illustrations to Goethes Faust by Paul Konewka (Sampson Low, 1871)

Royal Wedding 1879 -- Duke of Connaught & Princess Louise
Scene at the wedding of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, on 13 March 1879 at St Georges Chapel, Windsor

Philipp Hesse- Cassel
Prince Philipp of Hesse-Cassel (1896-1980), son of Princess Margarete of Prussia, grandson of the Empress Frederick

The Hesse- Cassel children
The children of Princess Margarete of Prussia and Prince Friedrich Karl of Hesse-Cassel: from left; Wolfgang (1896-1989), Friedrich Wilhelm (1893-1916), known as Freddy, Richard (1901-1969)

Margarete Repels Vitalis
The Regent of Denmark and Norway (and Sweden in 1389) Queen Margrete (1353 - 1412) repels an attack by the Vitali Brothers. This dynastic union lasted until 1523. Date: circa 1380

Margarete Klose (1899 1968), German operatic mezzo-soprano. Her " official" year of birth was 1902. 1937

Mata Hari in Profile
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) wearing her bejewelled headdress and costume for the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance. Date: 1876 - 1917

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph and drawing, early 20th century

Heinrich von Forster (German, 1832-1889), The Music Room of Archduchess Margarete, Princess of Saxony, in Schloss Ambras, 1870s, watercolor and gouache on wove paper

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margarete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, c1905

Royal Wedding 1879 -- Duke of Connaught & Princess Louise
Portraits of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, and Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, who married on 13 March 1879 at St Georges Chapel, Windsor

Duke and Duchess of Connaught, c. 1879
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850 - 1942), third son of Queen Victoria, with his wife, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia (Louise Margaret). The couple married at St

MATA HARI (1876-1917). Stage name of Gertrud Margerete Zelle, Dutch dancer and spy. Photograph, 13 February 1917

Duchess of Connaught / Stamp
LOUISE MARGARETE OF PRUSSIA, Duchess of Connaught, wife of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942)

The Connaughts in 1883
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) with his wife, Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia (1860-1917) and their two elder children

Duke of Connaught and family
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught with his wife and family, from left: Princess Patricia of Connaught, later Lady Patricia Ramsey (1886-1974), the Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917)

Duchess of Connaught
Princess Luise Margarete of Prussia, Duchess of Connaught (1860-1917), wife of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught

Prince Arthurs engagement
Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942) in 1878 with his fiancee Luise Margarete of Prussia and her sisters, Marie (centre)

Mata Hari / Civa Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Exotic dancer performs the Prayer to Civa, expressing coquetry and anger, seduction and fury, love and hate

Margarete in Prison
Margarete, in prison, repents her lapse - she is now pregnant with Fausts child - and the angels take pity on her

Mata Hari / Dagger Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) dances the sacred Brahmic Dagger Dance, claiming to have learnt it as a child from the priestesses of Java

Mata Hari / Spanish Dance
MATA HARI (= Eye of Dawn) (Margarete Gertrude Zelle) Dutch-born dancer at the Folies Bergere, Paris, where her Spanish Dance won the praise of the critic Serano

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"Margarete: A Tale of Royalty, Intrigue, and Artistic Inspiration" Step into the captivating world of Margarete, a name that has graced the annals of history in various contexts. From her connections to the Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families to her association with renowned figures like Mata Hari and Walery Paris, Margarete's life is a tapestry woven with fascinating threads. Amidst the charming backdrop of Amberg, Germany, one can find traces of Margarete's presence. The Town Hall and Fountain stand as silent witnesses to her footsteps echoing through time. It was here that she may have found solace or sought inspiration for her endeavors. A pivotal moment in Margarete's story unfolds on the day Duchess of Connaught embarked on her wedding journey. As celebrations filled the air, all eyes were drawn to this enigmatic figure who held secrets within her heart. Art became an outlet for Margarete's emotions; engraved depictions immortalize moments such as "Marthe and Margarete, " capturing their essence forevermore. Faust and Margaret also took form on canvas – an enduring symbol of love entangled in tragedy. Beyond artistry lies adventure; Marga von Etzdorf takes center stage with her plane soaring high above clouds in 1932. An unknown creator captured this daring spirit encapsulated by our enigmatic protagonist. Not only did she inspire artists but also repelled forces like Vitalis – perhaps a testament to her resilience against adversity. In this battle between light and darkness, Margarete emerges victorious as she navigates through life's complexities. Music too finds its place within our tale as we encounter opera singer Margarete Klose whose enchanting voice enraptured audiences worldwide. Her talent echoes the passion that resided deep within our multifaceted heroine. As we delve into these fragments from different eras intertwined with "Margarete, " we are reminded of the power that lies within a name.