About Duke Alexander of Württemberg
Lived 1771 – 1833 (aged 62). Duke Alexander of Württemberg was a politician, military personnel, governor and military officer.
Duke Alexander of Württemberg (24 April 1771 – 4 July 1833) was a Duke of Württemberg and son of Frederick II Eugene, Duke of Württemberg and Sophia Dorothea of Brandenburg-Schwedt. His sister Sophie Dorothea married Tsar Paul I of Russia. In 1826 Württemberg was appointed chief of Ekaterinoslav Cuirassier Regiment, and a member of the State Council, but returned to the Riga Dragoons in 1827. In 1832 he resigned from military service and left Russia on 24 November, never to return.
Knight of the Golden Eagle
Commander of the Military Merit Order, 2nd Class, 1799
Gold Sword for Bravery, inscribed "For capture of Danzig"
Knight of the Red Eagle, 2nd Class
Order of Maximilian Joseph
Bailiff Grand Cross
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Who was Duke Alexander of Württemberg?
Duke of Württemberg (1771-1833)
When was Duke Alexander of Württemberg born?
Duke Alexander of Württemberg was born on 24 April 1771 in Montbéliard.
When did Duke Alexander of Württemberg die?
Duke Alexander of Württemberg died on 4 July 1833 in Gotha.
What was Duke Alexander of Württemberg's occupation?
Duke Alexander of Württemberg was a politician, military personnel, governor and military officer.
What nationality was Duke Alexander of Württemberg?
Duke Alexander of Württemberg's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Württemberg.
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