1744 - Princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was born at Unteres Schloss, in Mirow, Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz the 8th child and 5th daughter of Duke Charles Louis Frederick and his wife Princess Elisabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen. She would of later be known as Queen Charlotte of Great Britain and Ireland, wife of King George III of Great Britain and Ireland. Their marriage lasted 57 years.