Adolf Friedrich III | |
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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 Strelitz |
Died | 11 December 1752 Schwerin |
(aged 66)
Adolf Friedrich III (7 June 1686 – 11 December 1752) was a Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
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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]
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 |
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Preceded by Adolf Frederick II |
Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz 1708–1752 |
Succeeded by Adolf Friedrich IV |
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