| Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg | |
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| Spouse(s) | Duke Jacob Kettler of Courland |
| Noble family | House of Hohenzollern |
| Father | George William, Elector of Brandenburg |
| Mother | Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate |
| Born | 13 September 1617 Berlin |
| Died | 28 August 1676 (aged 58) Mitau |
Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg (13 September 1617 – 29 August 1676), was a Duchess consort of Courland. She was politically active during her tenure as duchess consort.
She was born to George William, Elector of Brandenburg and Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate (1597–1660).
She was married on 9 October 1645 to Duke Jacob Kettler of Courland (1650–1698). A poem was composed for the wedding by Simon Dach. Louise Charlotte is attributed to have had a large influence over the policy of state during the reign of her consort; she worked with her brother in the interest of Brandenburg, but is also credited to have contributed to the greatness of Courland during her tenure. The negotiations between Brandenburg, Russia, Sweden and Poland took place in Mitau during her de facto reign.
| Name | Birth | Death | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Elisabeth Kettler | 12 August 1646 | 16 December 1690 | married Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg; had issue; died aged 33 |
| Christina Kettler | - | - | never married; died young |
| Ladislas Friedrich Kettler | - | - | never married; died young |
| Frederick II Casimir Kettler | 6 July 1650 | 22 January 1698 | married (1) Countess Sophie Amalie of Nassau-Siegen; had issue (2) Margravine Elisabeth Sophie of Brandenburg; had issue; died aged 48 |
| Charlotta Maria Kettler | 17 September 1651 | 1 December 1728 | never married; became the Abbess in Herford; died aged 76 |
| Marie Amalie Anna Kettler | 12 June 1653 | 16 June 1711 | married Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel; had issue; died aged 58 |
| Charles Jacob Kettler | 20 October 1654 | 29 December 1677 | never married; died aged 23 |
| Ferdinand Kettler | 2 November 1655 | 4 May 1737 | married Princess Johanna Magdalene of Saxe-Weissenfels; no issue; died aged 81 |
| Alexander Kettler | 16 October 1658 | 1686 | never married; died aged 28 |
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Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg
Born: 13 September 1617 Died: 29 August 1676 |
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| Preceded by Duchess Sophie of Prussia |
Duchess consort of Courland 1645–1676 |
Succeeded by Sophie Amalie of Nassau-Siegen |