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2 days ago · During the reign of the House of Holstein-Gottorp from 1751 to 1818, the title Heir to Norway ( Arvinge till Norge) was also used, [68] as well as other titles connected to the Dukes of Holstein-Gottorp.
3 days ago · Johan Adolph von SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-GOTTORP is geboren op 27 februari 1575 in Schloss Gottorf, Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, zoon van Adolf von SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN-GOTTORP en Christine von HESSE.
3 days ago · Though the House of Vasa died out, the kings of the houses that succeeded them - the House of Holstein-Gottorp (1751-1818) and the House of Bernadotte (1818-present), founded by a Marshal of the French Empire - claim their descent from the Vasa dynasty.
10 hours ago · Nicholas II (Nikolai Alexandrovich Romanov; [d] 18 May [ O.S. 6 May] 1868 – 17 July 1918) or Nikolai II was the last reigning Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland, and Grand Duke of Finland from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. During his reign, Nicholas gave support to the economic and political reforms promoted ...
1 day ago · The sudden death of Empress Elizabeth of Russia in January 1762 led to the succession of the Prussophile Peter III, her German nephew, who was also the Duke of Holstein-Gottorp. [132] This led to the collapse of the anti-Prussian coalition; Peter immediately promised to end the Russian occupation of East Prussia and Pomerania.
6 days ago · A photograph shared on the Grand Ducal Court's Instagram account showed King Charles, 75, and Grand Duke Henri, 69, both dressed smartly in suits and standing in the Grand Corridor at Windsor...
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4 days ago · The dukes used the flint as a symbol: a B-shaped metallic item that was used in the Middle Ages to spark a fire. It was a symbol of power, as well as an initial. Look around Belgium: you will see these ‘B’ shapes engraved on many buildings. If you want to visit Coundenberg castle, you can.
