Karl Friedrich, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp

Duke Karl Friedrich of Holstein-Gottorp, (1700-1739) was the son of Frederick IV of Holstein-Gottorp and his wife, Princess Hedwig Sophia of Sweden. He became duke in infancy, when his father died in 1702.

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1700 - 1739 - Frederick IV - Holstein-Gottorp - Hedwig Sophia - Sweden - 1702

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He was married to Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia, daughter of Tsar Peter I. Their son Charles Peter Ulrich, who succeeded as Duke of Holstein-Gottorp in 1739, eventually became Tsar in 1762 as Peter III.

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Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia - Tsar - Peter I - Charles Peter Ulrich - 1739 - 1762

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