Paul Frederick, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Paul Frederick | |
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Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | |
Reign | 1 February 1837 – 7 March 1842 |
Predecessor | Frederick Francis I |
Successor | Frederick Francis II |
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Born |
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1800-09-15
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September 15, 1800
Ludwigslust |
Died |
March 7, 1842
(1842-03-07)
(aged
41)
Schwerin |
Spouse |
Princess Alexandrine of Prussia
(m. 1822) |
Issue |
Frederick Francis II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Louise, Hereditary Princess of Windisch-Graetz Duke William of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
House | House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
Father | Frederick Louis, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
Mother | Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna of Russia |
Religion | Lutheranism |
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Paul Friedrich (15 September 1800 – 7 March 1842) ruled as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg - Schwerin from 1837 to 1842.
Biography
He was born in Ludwigslust the son of Friedrich Ludwig, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duchess Elena Pavlovna of Russia , and was the only surviving grandchild of Paul I of Russia who was born during the Tsar's lifetime. [ citation needed ] Paul Friedrich was educated at Geneva , Jena and Rostock . Paul Friedrich became heir-apparent to the throne of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1819, upon the death of his father, the Hereditary Grand Duke.
On 1 February 1837 he succeeded his grandfather, Friedrich Franz I . His reign saw improvements in the infrastructure and judicial system of the Grand Duchy, as well as a change in the government's seat of residence from Ludwigslust to Schwerin . Nonetheless, Paul Friedrich was largely interested only in military matters and spent most of his time drilling his troops. As Paul Friedrich reached his middle age, he adopted a more reclusive lifestyle, preferring only the company of his mistress. Paul Friedrich died in 1842 of a cold caught while rushing to a fire in his capital city.
Marriage and children
Paul Friedrich married Princess Alexandrine of Prussia at Berlin on 25 May 1822. They had two sons and one daughter:
- Friedrich Franz II (1823–1883)
- Luise (1824–1859) married Hugo, Prince of Windisch-Grätz and had issue ( Princess Marie of Windisch-Graetz )
- Wilhelm (1827–1879) married Princess Alexandrine of Prussia , daughter of Prince Albert of Prussia
Paul Friedrich also had issue with his mistress, Countess Catarina Hauke, daughter of Johann Mauritz Hauke and sister of Princess Julia of Battenberg :
- Catarina (1830–1834)
- Paul Friedrich (1832–1903) married Countess Maria Anna van Nieppell, had issue
- Alexander (1833–1833)
- Helene Catarina (1835–1915) died unmarried
Ancestors
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Born:
15 September 1800
Died:
7 March 1842
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Schwerin
1837 – 1842 |
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