Anton-Günther, Duke of Oldenburg
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Anton-Günther, Duke of Oldenburg (Anton-Günther Friedrich August Josias von Oldenburg) (born January 16, 1923) is the head of the Grand Ducal Family
of Oldenburg
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He was born in Lensahn
the son of Hereditary Grand Duke Nikolaus of Oldenburg
(1897–1970) and his first wife Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont
(1899–1948). Duke Anton-Günther is a grandson of the last Grand Duke of Oldenburg
, Frederick Augustus II
and through his mother a grandson of Friedrich, the last Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
He studied for a Diplom
in Forestry
and succeeded as head of the Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg following the death of his father, the Hereditary Grand Duke on April 3, 1970.
on August 7, 1951. They have two children.
House of Oldenburg
The House of Oldenburg is a North German dynasty and one of Europe's most influential Royal Houses with branches that rule or have ruled in Denmark, Russia, Greece, Norway, Schleswig, Holstein, Oldenburg and Sweden...
of Oldenburg
Oldenburg (state)
Oldenburg — named after its capital, the town of Oldenburg — was a state in the north of present-day Germany. Oldenburg survived from 1180 until 1918 as a county, duchy and grand duchy, and from 1918 until 1946 as a free state. It was located near the mouth of the River Weser...
.
He was born in Lensahn
Lensahn
Lensahn is a municipality in the district of Ostholstein, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated approximately 9 km south of Oldenburg in Holstein, and 40 km northeast of Lübeck....
the son of Hereditary Grand Duke Nikolaus of Oldenburg
Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg was the eldest son of Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg, last ruling Grand Duke of Oldenburg...
(1897–1970) and his first wife Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1899–1948)
Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont was the only daughter of Friedrich, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, last reigning Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont, and wife of Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg.-Early life:...
(1899–1948). Duke Anton-Günther is a grandson of the last Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Oldenburg (state)
Oldenburg — named after its capital, the town of Oldenburg — was a state in the north of present-day Germany. Oldenburg survived from 1180 until 1918 as a county, duchy and grand duchy, and from 1918 until 1946 as a free state. It was located near the mouth of the River Weser...
, Frederick Augustus II
Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg
Frederick Augustus II was the last ruling grand duke of Oldenburg. He married Princess Elisabeth Anna of Prussia, daughter of Princess Maria Anna of Anhalt-Dessau and Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia...
and through his mother a grandson of Friedrich, the last Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont
He studied for a Diplom
Diplom
A Diplom is an academic degree in the German-speaking countries Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and a similarly named degree in some other European countries including Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Estonia, Finland , Greece, Hungary, Russia, Serbia, Macedonia, Slovenia, and Ukraine...
in Forestry
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
and succeeded as head of the Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg following the death of his father, the Hereditary Grand Duke on April 3, 1970.
Marriage and children
Duke Anton-Günther was married to Princess Ameli of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (b. 1923) at KreuzwertheimKreuzwertheim
Kreuzwertheim is a market community in the Main-Spessart district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany and the seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft of Kreuzwertheim.- Location :...
on August 7, 1951. They have two children.
- HH Duchess Helene Elisabeth Bathildis Margarete of Oldenburg (born August 3, 1953 in RastedeRastedeRastede is a municipality in the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approx. 12 km north of Oldenburg. It is the site of the Schloss Rastede.-References:...
), unmarried - HH Duke Christian Nikolaus Udo Peter of OldenburgDuke Christian of OldenburgDuke Christian of Oldenburg is the heir apparent to the headship of Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg, though not the senior extant line of the House of Oldenburg.-Family and life:...
(born February 1, 1955 in RastedeRastedeRastede is a municipality in the Ammerland district, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approx. 12 km north of Oldenburg. It is the site of the Schloss Rastede.-References:...
), married to Countess Caroline zu Rantzau and has issue
Titles and styles
- January 16, 1923 – February 24, 1931 His Highness Duke Anton-Günther of Oldenburg
- February 24, 1931 – April 3, 1970: His Royal Highness Duke Anton-Günther of Oldenburg
- April 3, 1970–present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Oldenburg