Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Tsarevna of Russia
Married to Alexei Petrovich · Parent of 1
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Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
German princess who married Tsarevich Alexei and died days after giving birth to the future Peter II, never learning of her husband's tragic fate.
Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to Alexei Petrovich and parent of Peter II of Russia. The title "Tsarevna of Russia" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
29 October 1694
Born
The beginning of Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's recorded life.
Family
Married Alexei Petrovich
A partnership that connects two branches of the of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Peter II of Russia.
Legacy
Tsarevna of Russia
A defining role in the story of the of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel family.
4 November 1715
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's children?
Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel had 1 child: Peter II of Russia.
Who did Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel marry?
Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was married to Alexei Petrovich.
What family tree does Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel belong to?
Charlotte of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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