Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel

Summary

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel is a human^[1]. He was born in Kassel^[2]. He was born on August 14, 1720^[3]. He died in Kassel^[4]. He died on October 31, 1785^[5]. He worked as an aristocrat^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Born in Kassel^[2], Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel…
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel passed away in Kassel^[4].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was born on August 14, 1720^[3].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel died on October 31, 1785^[5].
• Burial took place at Kirche St. Elisabeth (Kassel, Germany)^[8].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's father was William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel^[9].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's mother was Dorothea Wilhelmine of Saxe-Zeitz^[10].
• Among Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's spouses was Princess Mary of Great Britain^[11].
• Among Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's spouses was Margravine Philippine of Brandenburg-Schwedt^[12].
• A child of Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was William I, Elector of Hesse^[13].
• A child of Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was Prince Karl of Hesse-Kassel^[14].
• A child of Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was Prince Friedrich of Hesse-Kassel^[15].
• A child of Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was Wilhelm Prinz von Hessen-Kassel^[16].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel held citizenship in Germany^[17].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel worked as an aristocrat^[6].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel received the Order of the Garter^[18].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres^[19].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel is recorded as male^[20].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's family is recorded as House of Hesse^[22].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's noble title is recorded as count^[23].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's Commons category is recorded as Frederick II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel^[24].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[25].
• The cause of death was stroke^[26].
• Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's given name is recorded as Friedrich^[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel was born in Kassel^[2]. He was born on August 14, 1720^[3]. His father was William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel^[9]. His mother was Dorothea Wilhelmine of Saxe-Zeitz^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel worked as an aristocrat^[6].

Recognition

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel received the Order of the Garter^[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Princess Mary of Great Britain^[11], 1723–1772^[28], of Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel^[29] and Margravine Philippine of Brandenburg-Schwedt^[12], a ruler^[30], 1745–1800^[31]. Children include William I, Elector of Hesse^[13], a sovereign^[32], 1743–1821^[33], of Electorate of Hesse^[34], awarded the Order of the Garter^[35], specialised in state administration^[36]; Prince Karl of Hesse-Kassel^[14], an autobiographer^[37], 1744–1836^[38], of Electorate of Hesse^[39], awarded the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog^[40]; Prince Friedrich of Hesse-Kassel^[15], a military officer^[41], 1747–1837^[42], of Electorate of Hesse^[43], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William^[44]; and Wilhelm Prinz von Hessen-Kassel^[16], 1741–1742^[45].

Death and Burial

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel died on October 31, 1785^[5]. He died in Kassel^[4]. The cause of death was stroke^[26]. He is buried at Kirche St. Elisabeth (Kassel, Germany)^[8].

Why It Matters

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel born?

Born in Kassel^[2], Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel…

Where did Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel die?

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel died in Kassel^[4].

Who were Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's parents?

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's father was William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel^[9]. Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's mother was Dorothea Wilhelmine of Saxe-Zeitz^[10].

Who was Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel married to?

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel's spouses include Princess Mary of Great Britain^[11] and Margravine Philippine of Brandenburg-Schwedt^[12].

What did Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel do for work?

Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel worked as aristocrat^[6].

What awards did Friedrich II, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter^[18].