Frederick I of Sweden

Frederick I (Fredrik I) (April 23, 1676–March 25, 1751), was King of Sweden from 1720 and (as Friedrich I von Hessen-Kassel) Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel from 1730 until his death.

Illegitimate children

Frederick I had three illegitimate children:

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• Friedrich Wilhelm (1735–1808).
• Karl (1737–1769).
• Hedwig Amalia (1743–1752).

Thus, the Hessian line in Sweden ended with him and was followed by that of Holstein-Gottorp. In Hesse-Cassel, he was succeeded by his much abler younger brother William VIII, a famous general.

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