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Frederick William (17 October 1819 – 30 May 1904) was a German sovereign who ruled over the state of Mecklenburg-Strelitz as grand duke from 1860 until his death. Biography. He was born in Neustrelitz, the son of Grand Duke Georg of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Princess Marie of Hesse-Kassel.
Biography. Friedrich Wilhelm succeeded as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz on the death of his father on 6 September 1860. During his reign, Mecklenburg-Strelitz became a member first of the North German Confederation and then the German Empire.
- October 17, 1819
- May 30, 1904
In 1866, Grand Duke Frederick William openly rebuked the Prussian annexation of the Kingdom of Hanover, even though the Prussian Army had been aided by soldiers from Mecklenburg-Strelitz in the Austro-Prussian War.
In 1864 Friedrich Wilhelm jointly instituted the House Order of the Wendish Crown with the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in order to honour and reward the special achievements of the people of Mecklenburg and members of other royal families.
Dukes and Grand Dukes. Biographies on the reigning Dukes and Grand Dukes and heads of the Grand Ducal House.
A high-quality presentation piece in unblemished condition, with an unusual pink counter-enamel, showing the hereditary Grand Duke wearing Prussian generals uniform with the ribbon and star of the Order of the Black Eagle and the neck badge of the Order of Maria Theresa.
Photograph of Frederick William, Hereditary Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1819-1904) and his son Prince Adolphus (1848-1914), later Adolphus Frederick V. The Grand Duke stands facing three-quarters right.
