Karl II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
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| Karl II | ||
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| 1770 portrait by Johann Georg Ziesenis. | ||
| Reign | 2 June 1794 – 6 November 1816 | |
| Predecessor | Adolf Friedrich IV | |
| Successor | Georg | |
| Born | 10 October 1741 Mirow | |
| Died | 6 November 1816 (aged 75) Neustrelitz | |
| Spouse | Princess Friederike of Hesse-Darmstadt (m 18 September 1768) Princess Charlotte of Hesse-Darmstadt (m 28 September 1784') | |
| Issue | Charlotte Georgine, Duchess of Saxe-Hildburghausen Princess Caroline Auguste Prince Georg Carl Therese, Princess of Thurn and Taxis Prince Friedrich Georg Louise, Queen of Prussia Frederica, Queen of Hanover | |
| Full name | ||
| Charles Louis Frederick | ||
| House | Mecklenburg-Strelitz | |
| Father | Duke Charles Louis Frederick of Mecklenburg | |
| Mother | Princess Elisabeth Albertine of Saxe-Hildburghausen | |
| Religion | Lutheranism | |
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Karl II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Karl Ludwig Friedrich; 10 October 1741 – 6 November 1816) was ruler of the state of Mecklenburg-Strelitz from 1794 until his death. Originally ruling as duke, he was raised to the rank of grand duke in 1815. Prior to succeeding to the throne he served as Governor of Hanover from 1776 to 1786.
Titles and styles[edit]
- 10 October 1741 – 2 June 1794 His Serene Highness Prince Karl of Mecklenburg.
- 2 June 1794 – 28 June 1815 His Ducal Serene Highness The Duke of Mecklenburg.
- 28 June 1815 – 6 November 1816 His Royal Highness The Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
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