Frederick William Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Royalty
Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (German: Friedrich Wilhelm; 9 October 1771 – 16 June 1815) was a German prince and Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Oels. Nicknamed "The Black Duke", he was a military officer who led the Black Brunswickers against French domination in Germany. He briefly ruled the state of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1806-1807.
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Birth date | October 09, 1771 |
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Date of death | June 16, 1815 |
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Parents | Charles William Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel Princess Augusta of Great Britain |
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Title | Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel |
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From | 1806 |
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To | 1815 |
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