Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (23 October 1814 in Schleswig, Duchy of Schleswig – 27 November 1885 in Luisenlund, Schleswig-Holstein, Prussia) was the third Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg. Friedrich was the second-eldest son of Friedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg and Princess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel and an elder brother of Christian IX of Denmark. Friedrich inherited the title of Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg upon his childless brother Karl's death on 14 October 1878.

Friedrich
Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
Reign14 October 1878 – 27 November 1885
PredecessorKarl
SuccessorFriedrich Ferdinand
Born(1814-10-23)23 October 1814
Schleswig, Duchy of Schleswig
Died27 November 1885(1885-11-27) (aged 71)
Luisenlund, Schleswig-Holstein, Prussia
SpousePrincess Adelheid of Schaumburg-Lippe
IssueAuguste, Princess William of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld
Friedrich Ferdinand, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
Louise, Princess of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Princess Marie
Prince Albrecht
HouseGlücksburg
FatherFriedrich Wilhelm, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
MotherPrincess Louise Caroline of Hesse-Kassel

Marriage and issue

Friedrich married Princess Adelheid of Schaumburg-Lippe, second-eldest daughter of George William, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe and his wife Princess Ida of Waldeck and Pyrmont, on 16 October 1841 in Bückeburg, Schaumburg-Lippe. Friedrich and Adelheid had five children:

Titles and styles
  • 23 October 1814 – 6 July 1825: His Serene Highness Prince Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck
  • 6 July 1825 – 19 December 1863: His Serene Highness Prince Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
  • 19 December 1863 – 24 October 1878: His Highness Prince Friedrich of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
  • 24 October 1878 – 27 November 1885: His Highness The Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

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References

    Bibliography
    • Wilhelm Horst: Die Entstehung und Entwicklung der Freimaurerlogen in Schleswig-Holstein., Ludwig 2004, p. 138.
    • John C. G. Röhl: Wilhelm II. Der Aufbau der Persönlichen Monarchie 1888–1900., C.H.Beck 2012, ISBN 978-3-406-48229-8.

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    Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
    House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
    Cadet branch of the House of Oldenburg
    Born: 23 October 1814 Died: 27 November 1885
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Karl    		 Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
    14 October 1878–27 November 1885    		 Succeeded by
    Friedrich Ferdinand
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