Born in Holstein Anna Constantia von Brockdorff came about marrying the Saxon Minister of Finance Adolph Magnus von Hoym to the Dresden Court. With her exceptional appearance she quickly attracted the attention of Augustus the Strong. Equipped wit a secret promise of marriage the King made her his official Mistress. The Emperor rose her to Countess Cosel. Comet-like was the rise of the insignificant landed gentry to the first representative of the Saxon Polish Court.
49 Years Caught
Countess Cosel experienced am abysmal decline. With the offensive claim to be Electress or Queen, she blew up the social framework which was conceded to a Mistress. Several times she had opposed the will of the King. After three years in dispute over the promise of marriage the King’s patience came to an end.He imposed a lifelong detention on her. Never again this unregenerate woman should be able to interfere with his business. Stolpen became the fateful place for Countess Cosel.