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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.
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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Charles II, Duke of Brunswick. primary name: Charles II. other name: (Duke) Brunswick. 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. Succeeded in 1815 under the regency of his uncle by marriage George IV of England.
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. Geography. Main parts and exclaves of Brunswick by size.
- Constitutional monarchy
- Evangelical Lutheran State Church in Brunswick
Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (German: Karl II.; 30 October 1804 – 18 August 1873), ruled the Duchy of Brunswick from 1815 until 1830.
Print. Share it. Born in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, Karl Wilhelm was duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1780 until his death and ruled over the Wolfenbüttel subdivision of the duchy. Until Valmy and Jena, Karl was considered a master of the warfare of the period. He was also a cultured and benevolent despot in the model of Frederick the Great.
