Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

German explorer (1873-1969)
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Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was born on October 10, 1873, in Schwerin.[1][2][3][4][5] He held citizenship of Germany. His occupations included explorer, entomologist, politician, zoologist, traveler, and zoological collector.[1][6][7] His father was Frederick Francis II, and his mother was Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt.[4][4]

He was the spouse of Princess Victoria Feodora Reuss (1917–present) and Princess Elisabeth of Stolberg-Rossla (1924–present). His child was Duchess Woizlawa Feodora of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.[4]

He received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, was a Knight of the Seraphim, and was a Knight of the Order of the Elephant.[8] He died on August 5, 1969, in Eutin, and was buried at Schleswig-Holstein.[1][2][3][4][5].

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Summary

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is a human[1]. Born in Schwerin[2], he… he was born on October 10, 1873[3]. He passed away in Eutin[4]. He died on August 5, 1969[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], zoologist[9], and traveler[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's place of birth was Schwerin[2].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin passed away in Eutin[4].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was born on October 10, 1873[3].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was born on January 1, 1873[12].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin died on August 5, 1969[5].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin died on January 1, 1969[13].
  • Burial took place at Schleswig-Holstein[14].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's father was Frederick Francis II[15].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's mother was Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt[16].
  • Among Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's spouses was Princess Victoria Feodora Reuss[17].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was married to Princess Elisabeth of Stolberg-Rossla[18].
  • A child of Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was Duchess Woizlawa Feodora of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[19].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin held citizenship in Germany[20].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin worked as an explorer[6].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin worked as an entomologist[7].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's professions included politician[8].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin worked as a traveler[10].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's professions included zoological collector[21].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin received the Q104376813[23].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin received the Knight of the Seraphim[24].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is recorded as male[26].
  • Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's place of birth was Schwerin[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1873[3] and January 1, 1873[12]. His father was Frederick Francis II[15]. His mother was Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], zoologist[9], traveler[10], and zoological collector[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Q104376813[23], a grade of an order[30], in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[31]; Knight of the Seraphim[24], a grade of an order[32], in Sweden[33]; and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35].

Personal Life

Spouses include Princess Victoria Feodora Reuss[17], 1889–1918[36] and Princess Elisabeth of Stolberg-Rossla[18], an aristocrat[37], 1885–1969[38], of Germany[39]. A child of Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was Duchess Woizlawa Feodora of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 5, 1969[5] and January 1, 1969[13]. Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin passed away in Eutin[4]. He is buried at Schleswig-Holstein[14].

Why It Matters

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin born?

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was born in Schwerin[2].

Where did Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin die?

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin passed away in Eutin[4].

Who were Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's parents?

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's father was Frederick Francis II[15]. Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's mother was Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt[16].

Who was Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin married to?

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's spouses include Princess Victoria Feodora Reuss[17] and Princess Elisabeth of Stolberg-Rossla[18].

What did Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin do for work?

Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin worked as explorer[6], entomologist[7], politician[8], zoologist[9], and traveler[10].

What awards did Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg-Schwerin receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Q104376813[23], Knight of the Seraphim[24], and Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Bionomia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Q58370769. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation explorer, entomologist, politician +3
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    Affiliation Gouvernement von Togo
    Sex or gender male
    Place of birth Schwerin
    Place of burial Schleswig-Holstein
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