Raised as a
Calvinist, she practiced this faith all her life. In 1638 her family moved to
Königsberg where she made contact with local group of poets led by
Simon Dach. After Louise Charlotte reached maturity she received first marriage proposals. In total she was proposed to eight times. Among others were King of Poland
Władysław IV. However, Louise Charlotte and her parents decided in favour of prince of Courland Jacob Kettler.
Courland They married on 9 October 1645. A poem was composed for the wedding by
Simon Dach. After the wedding the new couple moved to
Goldingen and later to
Mitau. Louise Charlotte is attributed to have had a large influence over the policy of state during the reign of her consort. She worked with her brother in the interest of Brandenburg, but is also credited to have contributed to the greatness of Courland during her tenure. She received several manors as a
dowry, and administered them very wise and practically. She actively established gardens there and developed
dairying. Also she was known as fair and kind landlord to her peasants. When in 1657
Swedes invaded in Courland Louise Charlotte managed to receive a promise from Swedish general
Jakob De la Gardie to spare her manors and peasants. In 1658 she, together with Duke Jacob and all the family were kept as prisoners by the Swedes in
Riga and later in
Ivangorod. They were eventually released and were able to return to their duchy only in 1660, but all their properties and land was heavily devastated. The negotiations between Brandenburg, Russia, Sweden and Poland took place in Mitau during her de facto reign. == Issue ==