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Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (German: Karl II, Herzog von Braunschweig; 30 October 1804 – 18 August 1873), ruled the Duchy of Brunswick from 1815 until 1830. Today he is best remembered for being on the losing side of the " Opera Game ," defeated by American chess master Paul Morphy in one of the most famous chess games ever played.
- 16 June 1815 – 9 September 1830
- Princess Marie of Baden
Charles William Ferdinand (German: Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand; 9 October 1735 – 10 November 1806) was the prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and a military leader. His titles are usually shortened to Duke of Brunswick in English-language sources.
22 de feb. de 2024 · Charles William Ferdinand of Brunswick (born Oct. 9, 1735, Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony [Germany]—died Nov. 10, 1806, Ottensen, near Hamburg) was the duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Wolfenbüttel, a Prussian field marshal, and an enlightened ruler. Though he was Frederick II the Great’s nephew and favourite disciple, Charles proved to be less ...
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History. Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Duchy of Brunswick. Formal sovereignty confirmed. Charles II (1815–1830) William VIII (1830–1884) Regency (1884–1913) Ernest Augustus (1913–1918) Dukes and Regents of Brunswick. House of Brunswick-Dannenberg. Regency. House of Hanover. Titular Dukes. Geography.
- Constitutional monarchy
- Evangelical Lutheran State Church in Brunswick
Information. Related objects. Also known as. Charles II, Duke of Brunswick. primary name: primary name: Charles II. other name: other name: (Duke) Brunswick. other name: other name: (Duke) Karl II. Details. individual; ruler; German; Male. Life dates. 1804-1873. Biography. Eldest son of Duke Frederick William by Marie of Baden.
To maintain this connection dynastic marriages often occurred, and Princess Augusta’s marriage was no exception. She wed Charles William Frederick, Hereditary Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (1735-1806), later Charles II Duke of Brunswick, on 16 January 1764.
The Duke of Brunswick (1735-1806) was the commander of the powerful Prussian army, famous for his menacing warning to the people of revolutionary France. Born Charles William Ferdinand, he became a career soldier and saw service in the Seven Years War.
