Anne of the Palatinate known in France as Anne of Bavaria, Princess Palatine was a Princess of the Palatinate and Countess Palatine of Simmern by birth and was the wife of Henri Jules de Bourbon eldest son of Louis, Grand Condé.
Background
Following her father-in-law"s death, her husband succeeded as Prince of Condé, a purely honorary title, but one of the highest ranking in France. Anne was born in Paris the second of the three daughters of Prince Palatine Edward. Her mother was Anna Gonzaga, a well known Parisian political hostess and sister of the Queen of Poland.
Career
She was also the Princess of Arches in her own right from 1708. Titles and styles 13 March 1648 – 11 December 1663 Her Serene Highness Princess Anne of the Palatinate 11 December 1663 – 11 November 1686 Her Serene Highness The Duchess of Enghien, Madame la Duchesse 11 November 1686 – 1 April 1709 Her Serene Highness The Princess of Condé, Madame la Princesse 1 April 1709 – 23 February 1723 Her Serene Highness The Dowager Princess of Condé, Madame la Princesse.