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Adolf Friedrich Of Mecklenburg
Adolf Frederick (1710–1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death in 1771. Adolf Frederick, Adolphus Frederick or Adolf Friedrich may also refer to: *Adolphus Frederick I (1588–1658), Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin *Adolphus Frederick II (1658–1708), Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz *Adolphus Frederick III (1686–1752), Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz *Adolphus Frederick IV (1738–1794), Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz *Adolphus Frederick V (1848–1914), Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz *Adolphus Frederick VI (1882–1918), Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz *Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1774–1850), born Adolphus Frederick *Adolf Friedrich von Schack (1815–1894), German poet, literary historian, and art collector *Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg (1873–1969), German colonial politician and African explorer {{hndis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adolf Frederick
Adolf Frederick, or Adolph Frederick ( sv, Adolf Fredrik, german: Adolf Friedrich; 14 May 171012 February 1771) was King of Sweden from 1751 until his death. He was the son of Christian August of Holstein-Gottorp, Prince of Eutin, and Albertina Frederica of Baden-Durlach. He was an uncle of Catherine the Great The first king from the House of Holstein-Gottorp, Adolf Frederick was a weak monarch, installed as first in line to the throne following the parliamentary government's failure to reconquer the Baltic provinces in 1741–43. Aside from a few attempts, supported by pro- absolutist factions among the nobility, to reclaim the absolute monarchy held by previous monarchs, he remained a mere constitutional figurehead until his death. His reign saw an extended period of internal peace. However, the finances stagnated following failed mercantilist doctrines pursued by the Hat administration. The Hat administration ended during the 1765–66 parliament, where the Cap opposition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
