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The Brunswick Monument is a mausoleum built in 1879 in Geneva to commemorate the life of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1804–1873). He bequeathed his fortune to the city of Geneva in exchange for a monument to be built in his name, specifying that it be a replica of the Scaliger Tombs in Verona, Italy. Linguist, musician and knight, the Duke ...
5 de feb. de 2016 · Charles II, Duke of Brunswick, also called the “Diamond Duke,” was an eccentric man. He was born in Brunswick in 1804 and was the eldest son of Frederick William, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and Princess Marie of Baden, whose brother, the Hereditary Prince of Baden, was an ally of Napoleon Bonaparte. She died in April 1808 when Charles was ...
Mezzotint of Karl II William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, and Prince of Wolfenbüttel. Bust length with tied wig, tie, sash, waistcoat, and braided jacket. With English inscription below, including publisher's address, 'Publish'd by J McArdell according to Act of Parliament Jany. 20th 1764. and Sold at the Corner of Henrietta Street ...
18 de may. de 2023 · Media in category "Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick" The following 27 files are in this category, out of 27 total. Allegorie ter ere van Frederik Willem II, koning van Pruisen, voor zijn herstel van het stadhouderschap van Willem V, prins van Oranje-Nassau, 1787 Aan de verlossers der Vereenigde Nederlanden, Koning Fredrik Willem II,, RP-P-1925-97.jpg 6,058 × 4,810; 5.97 MB
Charles II Duke of Brunswick Reign 16 June 1815 – 9 September 1830 Predecessor Frederick William Successor William
However, the duke profited from his support of Charles V in the succession as Holy Roman Emperor, and in 1523 the Bishopric had to cede large territories to Wolfenbüttel. Henry remained loyal to the Imperial authority during the German Peasants' War , and in 1528 he assisted Emperor Charles V in the War of the League of Cognac against King Francis I of France in Italy.
