A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography/Ann Amelia

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ANN AMELIA,

Princess of Prussia, sister to Frederick the Great, born in 1723. died 1787. She distinguished herself by her tastes for the arts. She set to music "The Death of the Messiah," by Romler. She was a decided friend to the far-famed baron Trenck; and there can be no doubt, that his attachment for the princess, was the cause of Trenck's misfortunes. Frederick was incensed that a subject should aspire to the hand of his sister. She continued her attachment to Trenck, when both had grown old, and Frederick was in his grave, but death prevented her from providing for Trenck's children as she intended.