Adolf Friedrich III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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| Adolf Friedrich III | |
| Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz | |
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| Reign | 12 May 1708 - 11 December 1752 |
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| Born | June 7, 1686 |
| Birthplace | Strelitz |
| Died | December 11, 1752 (aged 66) |
| Place of death | Schwerin |
| Predecessor | Adolf Frederick II |
| Successor | Adolf Friedrich IV |
| Consort | Sofie of Holstein-Sonderburg-Ploen |
| Royal House | Mecklenburg |
| Father | Adolf Frederick II |
| Mother | Maria of Mecklenburg-Gustrow |
Adolf Friedrich III (7 June 1686-11 December 1752) was a Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
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[edit] Biography
He was born in Strelitz the son of Adolf Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and his wife Princess Maria of Mecklenburg-Gustrow (1659-1701).[1] His father founded the Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1701 after reaching an agreement with the Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
He succeeded his father as Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the 12 May 1708. In 1712 ducal family’s castle and the town of Strelitz burnt down, because of this Adolf Friedrich and his family were forced to live in their hunting lodge. Around this place the new town of Neustrelitz was constructed. In 1733 he founded the new city of Neustrelitz, which became the official capital of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1736.
Adolf Friedrich died at Schwerin and was succeeded as Duke by his nephew Adolf Friedrich.[1]
[edit] Marriage and children
Adolf Friedrich was married to Princess Dorothea Sofie of Holstein-Sonderburg-Ploen (1692-1765) on the 16 April 1709 at Reinfeld, they had two children.[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- A Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as Queen of England
- Adolf Friedrich III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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Adolf Friedrich III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Born: 7 June 1686 Died: 11 December 1752 |
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| Preceded by Adolf Frederick II |
Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz 1708–1752 |
Succeeded by Adolf Friedrich IV |
