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Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

1917 – 1944

Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

Aristocrat
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About Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

Lived 1917 – 1944 (aged 27). Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein was a German aristocrat.

Hans Albrecht was titled Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg, and from 1931 onwards of Schleswig-Holstein. He was the Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein and the heir apparent to the Head of the House of Oldenburg.

He was the eldest son of Wilhelm Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, and Princess Marie Melita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. He fought in the Second World War between 1939 and 1944 when he died from wounds received in action near Jedlińsk, Poland.

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Important facts

Born
12 May 1917, Louisenlund Castle
Birth century
20th century
Died
10 August 1944, Jedlińsk
Occupation
Aristocrat
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg

Family & relationships

Parent
Princess Marie Melita of Hohenlohe-Langenburg
Parent
Wilhelm Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein?

Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

When was Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein born?

Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein was born on 12 May 1917 in Louisenlund Castle.

When did Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein die?

Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein died on 10 August 1944 in Jedlińsk.

What was Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein's occupation?

Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein?

Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

· Wikidata: Q5649733

· DBpedia: Hans Albrecht, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein

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