Friedrich Franz I, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

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Friedrich Franz I, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (10 December 1756 - 1 February 1837) ruled over the German state of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, first as Duke (1785-1815) and then as Grand Duke (1815-1837).

He was born in Schwerin to Ludwig, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Charlotte Sophie, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld. Friedrich Franz succeeded his uncle Friedrich as Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin in 1785.

On 1 June 1775 Friedrich Franz married Luise, Duchess of Saxe-Gotha. They had six children:

Following the Napoleonic Wars, Friedrich Franz raised himself to the dignity of Grand Duke. Along with his cousin of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, he was known as one of the most reactionary German rulers. On his death in 1837 he was succeeded by his grandson, Grand Duke Paul Friedrich.

Preceded by:
Friedrich
Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
1785-1815
Followed by:
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Preceded by:
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Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
1815-1837
Followed by:
Paul Friedrich
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