Augusta, Princess of Eulenburg and Hertefeld (née Sandels; 12 May 1853 – 14 December 1943) was a princess and spouse of Philipp, Prince of Eulenburg, who achieved considerable influence as the closest friend of Wilhelm II. The princely family of Eulenburg struggled from the so-called Eulenburg affair when Philipp was accused of homosexuality.

Biography

Augusta Sandels was born on 12 May 1853 in Stockholm, Sweden. She was a daughter of Samuel August Sandels, and Hedvig Henrietta Emilie Augusta Tersmeden. Count Johan August Sandels was her grandfather.

Marriage and family

On 20 November 1875, at Stockholm, Augusta Sandels married Eulenburg (Stockholm, 12 May 1853 – Liebenberg, 14 December 1941) They had eight children:

Viktoria is the great-grandmother of Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein.

Ancestry