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.

Personal facts

Frederick William Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Birth dateOctober 09, 1771
Birth place
Braunschweig , Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Date of deathJune 16, 1815
Place of death
United Kingdom of the Netherlands , Quatre Bras
Parents
Charles William Ferdinand Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Princess Augusta of Great Britain
Spouse
Princess Marie of Baden (1782–1808)
TitleDuke of Brunswick-Lüneburg Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

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