Adolphus Frederick III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Adolf Friedrich III
Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Reign 12 May 1708 - 11 December 1752
Predecessor Adolf Frederick II
Successor Adolf Friedrich IV
Spouse Princess Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Plön
House House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Father Adolf Frederick II
Mother Duchess Maria of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Born 7 June 1686(1686-06-07)
Strelitz
Died 11 December 1752(1752-12-11) (aged 66)
Schwerin

Adolf Friedrich III (7 June 1686 – 11 December 1752) was a Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

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Biography

He was born in Strelitz the son of Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg, and his wife Princess Maria of Mecklenburg-Güstrow (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 12 May 1708. In 1712 the ducal family’s castle and the town of Strelitz burnt down. Because of this Adolphus Frederick 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, which became the official capital of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1736.

Adolphus Frederick died at Schwerin and was succeeded as Duke by his nephew Adolphus Frederick IV.[1]

Marriage and children

Adolphus Frederick was married to Princess Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Plön on 16 April 1709 at Reinfeld. They had two children:[1]

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Adolphus Frederick III, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Cadet branch of the House of Mecklenburg
Born: 7 June 1686 Died: 11 December 1752
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Adolf Frederick II
Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
1708–1752
Succeeded by
Adolf Friedrich IV