Alexander Karl, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg
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Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg, Holy Roman Empire | |||||
| Died | 19 August 1863 (aged 58) Hoym, Anhalt-Bernburg, German Confederation | ||||
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| House | Ascania | ||||
| Father | Alexius Frederick Christian, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg | ||||
| Mother | Marie Friederike of Hesse-Kassel | ||||
Alexander Charles, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg (2 March 1805 – 19 August 1863) was a German prince of the House of Ascania. From 1834 until 1863 he was the last duke of the Duchy of Anhalt-Bernburg.
Life
Early life
Alexander Charles was born at Ballenstedt on 2 March 1805 as the second (but eldest and only surviving) son of Alexius Frederick Christian, Duke of Anhalt-Bernburg, by his first wife Maria Fredericka, daughter of William I, Elector of Hesse.
Succession
After the death of his father in 1834, Alexander Karl succeeded him in Anhalt-Bernburg.
Marriage
Reign
By November 1855 the Duke was confined to Schloss Hoym due to a progressive mental illness (some sources state that he had schizophrenia). There, Alexander Karl spend the rest of his life under medical care in the company of his chamberlain, the painter Wilhelm von Kügelgen.
Due to his incapacity, his wife Friederike acted as regent.
Death
Alexander Charles died at
Ancestry
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