Princess Catherine Daxenberger

Princess Catherine Daxenberger (January 1, 1833 - October 24, 1896) was the eldest child of Heinrich Fahrenbacher and the beautiful, Regina Daxenberger (1811-1872), who is portrayed in the Gallery of Beauties. King Ludwig I of Bavaria wrote to Catherine's mother My dear Regina, it has not yet been a long time I owe much to you I have looked through your children, Carolina seems best for my young son, Adalbert I haven't seen much interest in Catherine yet, her beauty may not be attractive. that note scorned Catherine who, had a hot temper. She was her father's favorite child they remained close to eachother. Catherine tried to win the heart of Grand Duke Michael Nikolaevich of Russia but, failed with their non-common interests. Michael soon, married Cecilie of Baden. On July 29, 1853 Catherine wed Prince Johann, the 9th son of Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse and the brother of King Christian IX of Denmark. The bride was 20 while, the groom was 28. They had only one child:
* Princess Mathilde of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg (1855-1948) married Prince Albert of Leiningen (1855-1927)
 
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