Historical Account Details Life of Charles II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
A historical account details the life of Charles II, future Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, focusing on his early life, military career, and marriage. Born on October 10, 1741, Charles was the sixth child of Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg and Princess Elisabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen. His sister, Charlotte, later became Queen of the United Kingdom after marrying King George III. Charles received a captain's commission in the Hanoverian army at age four and later achieved the rank of major. He was educated by Reverend Genzmer, a Lutheran minister, who instilled in him an enthusiasm for various subjects. After touring German courts, Charles visited his sister Charlotte in England and participated in a British expedition against the French and Spanish in Portugal, returning as a major general and field marshal. He eventually married Princess Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt on September 18, 1768, after previous marriage considerations fell through. The couple settled in Hanover, where ...
