Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg
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Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg[-Schwerin], called the Pious was Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his death.
, Mecklenburg-Schwerin
, son of Christian Ludwig II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1683–1756), (son of Frederick, Duke of Mecklenburg-Grabow
and Landgravine Christine Wilhelmine of Hesse-Homburg) and his wife, Duchess Gustave Caroline of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
(1694–1748), (daughter of Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow).
In his childhood and youth his great-aunt Duchess Augusta of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, had great influence on the intellectual and spiritual development of Frederick, essentially pietism
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Frederick, was a supporter of pietism. He encouraged the school system, promoted the textile manufacturing and abolished torture. In 1764 he moved his residence from Schwerin to Ludwigslust. In 1765 he ordered the construction of the Imperial Church (completed in 1770, now City Church) by architect Johann Joachim Busch, he also continued the expansion of Schloss Ludwigslust
, from 1772 to 1776.
to Duchess Louise Frederica of Württemberg
(1722–1791), daughter of Frederick Louis, Hereditary Prince of Württemberg, and his wife, Margravine Henriette Marie of Brandenburg-Schwedt. They had no children.
At his death, the Dukedom was inherited by his nephew Frederick Francis, son of his brother Louis
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Early life
Frederick was born at SchwerinSchwerin
Schwerin is the capital and second-largest city of the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The population, as of end of 2009, was 95,041.-History:...
, Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a duchy in northern Germany created in 1348, when Albert II of Mecklenburg and his younger brother John were raised to Dukes of Mecklenburg by King Charles IV...
, son of Christian Ludwig II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1683–1756), (son of Frederick, Duke of Mecklenburg-Grabow
Frederick, Duke of Mecklenburg-Grabow
Frederick I of Mecklenburg-Grabow, Duke of Mecklenburg [-Grabow] - Life :He was the son of Adolf Frederick I, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his second wife Marie Katharina , daughter of Julius Ernst, Duke of Braunschweig-Dannenberg .Through his late birth, he was excluded from active government...
and Landgravine Christine Wilhelmine of Hesse-Homburg) and his wife, Duchess Gustave Caroline of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Duchess Gustave Caroline of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Duchess Gustave Caroline of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a daughter of Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg and Princess Maria of Mecklenburg.-Family:...
(1694–1748), (daughter of Adolphus Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Güstrow).
In his childhood and youth his great-aunt Duchess Augusta of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, had great influence on the intellectual and spiritual development of Frederick, essentially pietism
Pietism
Pietism was a movement within Lutheranism, lasting from the late 17th century to the mid-18th century and later. It proved to be very influential throughout Protestantism and Anabaptism, inspiring not only Anglican priest John Wesley to begin the Methodist movement, but also Alexander Mack to...
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Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
After the death of his father in 1756, he succeeded the government in the Duchy. Shortly after his accession the country was involved in the Seven Years' WarSeven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a global military war between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines...
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Frederick, was a supporter of pietism. He encouraged the school system, promoted the textile manufacturing and abolished torture. In 1764 he moved his residence from Schwerin to Ludwigslust. In 1765 he ordered the construction of the Imperial Church (completed in 1770, now City Church) by architect Johann Joachim Busch, he also continued the expansion of Schloss Ludwigslust
Schloss Ludwigslust
Schloss Ludwigslust is a castle in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, northern Germany. It was built as a hunting lodge, rebuilt as a luxurious retreat from the ducal capital, Schwerin, then became for a time the center of government...
, from 1772 to 1776.
Marriage
Frederick married 2 March 1746 at SchwedtSchwedt
Schwedt is a city in Brandenburg, Germany. It is the largest city of the district Uckermark near the Oder river on the border with Poland.-Overview:...
to Duchess Louise Frederica of Württemberg
Duchess Louise Frederica of Württemberg
Duchess Louise Frederica of Württemberg was a Duchess consort of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. She was the daughter of Frederick Louis, Hereditary Prince of Württemberg and Margravine Henriette Marie of Brandenburg-Schwedt. She married Frederick II, Duke of Mecklenburg in 2 March 1746. She had no...
(1722–1791), daughter of Frederick Louis, Hereditary Prince of Württemberg, and his wife, Margravine Henriette Marie of Brandenburg-Schwedt. They had no children.
At his death, the Dukedom was inherited by his nephew Frederick Francis, son of his brother Louis
Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Duke Louis of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was heir to the Dukedom of Mecklenburg-Schwerin from 1756 to his death. He was also the father of the first Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin Frederick Francis I-Early life:...
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