Agnes Wilhelmine von Wuthenau


Agnes Wilhelmine von Wuthenau, Countess of Warmsdorf was a German noblewoman and the first wife of Augustus Louis, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen.

Biography

Agnes Wilhelmine von Wuthenau was born on 4 December 1700 in Plötzkau into an ancient noble family. She served as a lady-in-waiting to Gisela Agnes of Rath, who ruled as regent of Anhalt-Köthen. She became engaged to Gisela Agnes's son, Prince Augustus Louis of Anhalt-Köthen, on 18 November 1721. She was created Countess of Warmsdorf by Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor. Agnes and Augustus Louis married on 23 January 1722 in Dresden. As the marriage was considered morganatic, she did not obtain the title and style of princess. They had two children, who were recognized as princesses of Anhalt:
Agnes died on 14 January 1725, three years before her husband succeeded his brother as the Prince of Anhalt-Köthen.