Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg

Charles William Ferdinand, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, (Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand, Herzog zu Braunschweig-Lüneburg, Fürst von Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern) (October 9, 1735 - 1806) was a German military general born in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. He was duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg from 1780 until his death and ruled over the Wolfenbüttel subdivision of the duchy. He is a recognized master of the modern warfare of the mid-18th century, a cultured and benevolent despot in the model of Frederick the Great, and was married to Augusta, a sister of George III of Great Britain.

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October 9 - 1735 - 1806 - German - Wolfenbüttel - Brunswick-Lüneburg - 1780 - Wolfenbüttel - Frederick the Great - Augusta - George III of Great Britain

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