Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck
Duke of Sleeswijk-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck
About Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck
Lived 1723 – 1757 (aged 33). Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck was a German military personnel.
Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck (4 November 1723 – 6 May 1757) was the Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck from 1749.
Early life He was born as the first child and only son of Frederick William II, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck and his second wife, Burgravine Ursula Anna of Dohna-Schlodien (1700-1761).
Biography Frederick William was a recipient of the Order of the Red Eagle. He served as a colonel in the Prussian Army and was commander of the Füsilier Regiments No. 46 (Old-Württemberg). During the Seven Years' War, he fell in the Battle of Prague in 1757. He was unmarried and childless; he was succeed as Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck by his uncle Charles Louis.
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Who was Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck?
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When was Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck born?
Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck was born on 4 November 1723.
When did Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck die?
Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck died on 6 May 1757 in Battle of Prague.
What was Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck's occupation?
Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck was a military personnel.
What nationality was Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck?
Frederick William III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Beck was German.
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