Wilhelm, 1st Duke of Urach

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Count Friedrich Wilhelm Alexander Ferdinand of Württemberg, 1st Duke of Urach (July 6, 1810 - July 17, 1869), was the son of Duke Wilhelm of Württemberg (1761-1830) and his morganatic wife, Baroness Wilhelmine von Tunderfeldt-Rhodis (1777-1822). He was created Duke of Urach on March 28, 1857, with the style of Serene Highness.

On February 8, 1841, Duke Wilhelm married Princess Theodelinda de Beauharnais (1814-1857), the daughter of Eugène de Beauharnais, Duke of Leuchtenberg. Four daughters were born from this marriage:

  • Princess Augusta Eugenie of Urach (1842-1916). Married first Count Rudolf von Enzenberg zum Freyen und Jochelsthurn (1835-1874) and second Count Franz von Thun und Hohenstein (1826-1888).
  • Princess Marie Josephine of Urach (1844-1864).
  • Princess Eugenia Amalie of Urach (1848-1867).
  • Princess Mathilde of Urach (1854-1907). Married Paolo Altieri, Prince of Viano.

On February 15, 1863, he married Princess Florestine of Monaco (22 October 1833 France - 4 April 1897 Stuttgart) , daughter of Florestan I, Prince of Monaco, and they had two sons:

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