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Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (German: Karl II, Herzog von Braunschweig; 30 October 1804 – 18 August 1873), ruled the Duchy of Brunswick from 1815 until 1830. Today he is best remembered for being on the losing side of the " Opera Game ," defeated by American chess master Paul Morphy in one of the most famous chess games ever played.
Charles William Ferdinand (German: Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand; 9 October 1735 – 10 November 1806) was the prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and a military leader. His titles are usually shortened to Duke of Brunswick in English-language sources.
Charles William Ferdinand of Brunswick (born Oct. 9, 1735, Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony [Germany]—died Nov. 10, 1806, Ottensen, near Hamburg) was the duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg-Wolfenbüttel, a Prussian field marshal, and an enlightened ruler.
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Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1735-1806), was the son of Charles I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, and Charlotte, daughter of Frederick William I, King of Prussia. In 1764 he married Augusta, Princess Royal, the eldest daughter of Frederick, Prince of Wales, and sister of George III.
Succeeded in 1815 under the regency of his uncle by marriage George IV of England. In 1823 he attained his majority. His rule was characterized by misgovernment, and in 1829 the King of Saxony was called upon by Brunswickers to occupy the country.
Details of Charles II, Duke of Brunswick (1804 - 1873) in the Line of Succession to the British Throne.
Charles I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. Charles (German: Karl; 1 August 1713, Braunschweig – 26 March 1780, Braunschweig), Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Bevern line), reigned as Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel from 1735 until his death.
