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House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. With the extinction of Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz is now the only surviving branch of the Grand Ducal house in the male line. The current head of this house is Borwin, Duke of Mecklenburg. His grandfather was Count Georg of Carlow, the morganatic son of Duke George Alexander of Mecklenburg (1859–1909
- Pribislav
Pribislav (German: Pribislaw; died 30 December 1178) was an...
- Borwin, Duke of Mecklenburg
Borwin, Duke of Mecklenburg (German: Borwin Herzog zu...
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Sophia Charlotte; 19 May...
- Pribislav
While the origins of Mecklenburg-Strelitz go back to 1701 the House of Mecklenburg itself is one of the oldest royal houses in Europe. It is also unique among the German princely families in that it is of Slavic origins being descended from Niklot the Prince of the Obotrites.
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The history of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz from its origins to the present day. ( Read More) Ties with Britain. The connections of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz with the United Kingdom. ( Read More) Genealogy. The complete genealogy of the House of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. ( Read More)
(Top) Geography. History. Aftermath. References. External links. Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was a territory in Northern Germany, held by the younger line of the House of Mecklenburg residing in Neustrelitz.
The Order of the Griffin was a state order instituted on 15 September 1884 by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz III of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. It became a common award with Mecklenburg-Strelitz on 22/23 August 1904
Louise of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Luise Auguste Wilhelmine Amalie; 10 March 1776 – 19 July 1810) was Queen of Prussia as the wife of King Frederick William III. The couple's happy, though short-lived, marriage produced nine children, including the future monarchs Frederick William IV of Prussia and William I, German Emperor .