Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau was a German prince, military officer and parliamentarian. He was the youngest son of William, Duke of Nassau, and the only son by his second wife Princess Pauline of
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Biebrich Palace in 1840.
Prince Nikolaus in 1854.
Prince Nikolaus in 1863.
Countess Sophie of Merenberg
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Countess Sophie Nikolaievna of Merenberg, Countess de Torby, was the elder daughter of Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau and his morganatic Russian wife, Natalia Alexandrovna Pushkina.
Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm of Nassau
…reality, Natalia was not yet divorced, but was pregnant. Her divorce was finalized on 18 May 1868, and on 1 June 1868 Natalia gave birth to a daughter, Sophie. A month later, on 1 July 1868, Prince Nikolaus Wilhelm concluded a morganatic marriage in London with Natalia. As by family law, members of the House…
Countess Sophie of Merenberg, Countess de Torby
Grand Duke Michael Mikailovich of Russia (right) with his children (from left to right) Nadejda, Michael and Anastasia de Torby
Countess Sophie and her husband's grave at Hampstead Cemetery (2025).