Galitzin, Amalie von (1748–1806)

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Galitzin, Amalie von (1748–1806)

German princess. Name variations: Princess Gallatzin, Gallitzin, Galitzyn, or Golitsin. Born Amalie von Schmettau in Berlin, Germany, Aug 28, 1748; died in Angelmode, near Munster, Westphalia, Aug 24, 1806; m. Prince Dimitri Alexeivitch Galitzin (1738–1803, Russian diplomat, ambassador to court of France and The Hague).

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