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{{Short description|Prussian prince (1911–1966)}}
{{Infobox royalty
{{Infobox royalty
| name = Prince Frederick of Prussia
| image = Prince Friedrich (Germ.) (i.e. Germany) LCCN2014710963.jpg
| title = "Count von Lingen"
| caption = Prince Frederick in 1915
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| full name = {{langx|de|Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph}}
| image = Image:Kronprinzessin Cecilie mit Prinz Friedrich.jpg
| caption = The Crown Princess presents her fourth son Frederick, 1911
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| full name = {{lang-de|Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph}}
| birth_date = 19 December 1911
| birth_date = 19 December 1911
| birth_place = [[Berlin]], [[German Empire]]
| birth_place = [[Berlin]], [[German Empire]]
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| death_place = [[Rhine River]], [[West Germany]]
| death_place = [[Rhine River]], [[West Germany]]
| burial_date = 11 May 1966
| burial_date = 11 May 1966
| burial_place= [[Hohenzollern Castle]], [[Wurttemberg-Hohenzollern]], Germany
| burial_place= [[Hohenzollern Castle]], [[Württemberg-Hohenzollern]], Germany
| house = [[House of Hohenzollern|Hohenzollern]]
| house = [[House of Hohenzollern|Hohenzollern]]
| father = [[Wilhelm, German Crown Prince]]
| father = [[Wilhelm, German Crown Prince]]
| mother = [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
| mother = [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Lady Brigid Guinness]]<br>|1945|1966|end=his death}}
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Lady Brigid Guinness]]|30 July 1945}}
| issue = Prince Nicholas<br> Prince Andreas <br> Princess Victoria Marina, Mrs. Achache <br> Prince Rupert <br> [[Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington]]
| issue = Prince Nicholas<br> Prince Andreas <br> Princess Victoria Marina, Mrs. Achache <br> Prince Rupert <br> [[Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington]]
}}
}}
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'''Prince Frederick of Prussia''' ({{lang-de|Prinz Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph von Preußen}}; 19 December 1911 – 20 April 1966), also known as ''Mr. Friedrich von Preussen'' in the [[United Kingdom]],<ref name=hansard>[http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1961/oct/19/foreign-compensation-mr-von-preussen Commons Debate of 19 October 1961]</ref> was the fourth son of [[Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany]] and [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]].
'''Prince Frederick George William Christopher of Prussia''' ({{langx|de|Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph Prinz von Preußen}}; 19 December 1911 – 20 April 1966), also known as '''Friedrich von Preussen''' in the [[United Kingdom]],<ref name=hansard>[https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/commons/1961/oct/19/foreign-compensation-mr-von-preussen Commons Debate of 19 October 1961]</ref> was the fourth son of [[Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany]] and [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]].


==Family==
==Marriage==
On 30 July 1945, he married [[Lady Brigid Guinness]], daughter of [[Rupert Guinness, 2nd Earl of Iveagh]], at [[Little Hadham]], [[Hertfordshire]] and they had five children:<ref name="eilers">Eilers, Marlene. Queen Victoria's Descendants. Rosvall Royal Books, Falkoping, Sweden, 1997. pp.17-18, 124-125, 172. {{ISBN|91-630-5964-9}}</ref>
Frederick married [[Lady Brigid Guinness]] on 30 July 1945 at [[Little Hadham]]. They had five children:<ref name="eilers">Eilers, Marlene. Queen Victoria's Descendants. Rosvall Royal Books, Falkoping, Sweden, 1997. pp.17-18, 124-125, 172. {{ISBN|91-630-5964-9}}</ref>
[[File:Prince Nicholas Von Preussen (cropped).jpg|thumb|Prince Nicholas, the eldest son]]
*Frederick ''Nicholas'' (born 3 May 1946) married to Victoria Lucinda Mancroft, four children;
*Prince Frederick ''Nicholas'' (born 3 May 1946) married [[non-dynastic]]ally,<ref name="ghda">Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser XIV. "Haus Preußen". C.A. Starke Verlag, 1991, pp. 148-149. {{ISBN|37-980-0700-4}}.</ref> Hon. Victoria Lucinda Mancroft (born 7 March 1952, daughter of [[Stormont Mancroft, 2nd Baron Mancroft]]) on 27 February 1980 in London and has issue.
*Andreas (born 14 November 1947) married to Alexandra Blahova, two children;
*Prince Andreas (born 14 November 1947) married non-dynastically,<ref name="ghda"/> Alexandra Blahova (28 December 1947 - 8 September 2019) on 2 January 1979, and has issue, including [[Tatiana von Preussen]].
*Victoria Marina (born 22 February 1952) married to Philippe Alphonse Achache, issue;
*Princess Victoria Marina (born 22 February 1952) married Philippe Alphonse Achache (born 25 March 1945) on 3 May 1976, and has issue.
*Rupert (born 28 April 1955) married to Ziba Rastegar-Javaherim two children.;
*Prince Rupert (born 28 April 1955) married non-dynastically,<ref name="ghda"/> Ziba Rastegar-Javaheri (born 12 December 1954, into a family of wealthy Iranian industrialists<ref name="milani">[https://books.google.com/books?id=ixU33FaG_dgC&dq=rastegar&pg=PA661 Milani, Abbas. Eminent Persians, The Men and Women Who Made Modern Iran, 1941-1979, Volume 1], Syracuse University Press and Persian World Press, Syracuse, New York, 2008. pp.661-664. {{ISBN|978-0-8156-0907-0}}</ref>) on 5 January 1982 in London, and has issue.
*[[Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington|Antonia]] (born 28 April 1955) married to [[Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington]], issue.
*[[Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington|Princess Antonia]] (born 28 April 1955) who married [[Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington]] on 3 February 1977 at [[St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge|St. Paul's Church]], London, and has issue.


==Studies in Britain, then internment==
==Studies in Britain and internment==
He was studying at [[Cambridge University|Cambridge]], living incognito as the ''Count von Lingen'', when war broke out in September 1939. He was arrested and interned in May 1940. He was held in Britain for several months, then sent to [[internment camp]]s near [[Quebec City]] and soon afterwards, [[Farnham, Quebec]]. In both camps, he was elected camp leader by fellow inmates.<ref>Grandson of Kaiser Was Held in Canada. Toronto Star, June 1, 1945, p. 28</ref>
He was studying at [[Cambridge University|Cambridge]] and lived incognito as the ''Count von Lingen'' when [[World War II]] broke out in September 1939. He was arrested and interned in May 1940. He was held in Britain for several months and sent to [[internment camps]] near [[Quebec City]] and soon afterwards in [[Farnham, Quebec]]. In both camps, he was elected camp leader by fellow inmates.<ref>Grandson of Kaiser Was Held in Canada. Toronto Star, June 1, 1945, p. 28</ref>


==British naturalisation in 1947==
==British naturalisation in 1947==
He renounced his German citizenship in 1947.<ref name="eilers"/> Being a descendant of [[Sophia of Hanover]], and having rights under the [[Act of Settlement 1701]], as amended by the [[Sophia Naturalisation Act 1705]], he was naturalised as a British citizen in October 1947 under the name ''Friedrich von Preussen'' (having also been known during residence in the UK as "George Mansfield").<ref name="eilers"/> This naturalization was controversial to some, and his status and a subsequent claim for compensation was debated in Parliament and the law courts until 1961.<ref name=hansard />
He renounced his German citizenship in 1947.<ref name="eilers"/> He was naturalised as a British citizen in October 1947 under the name ''Friedrich von Preussen'' (having also been known during residence in the UK as "George Mansfield").<ref name="eilers"/> This naturalisation was controversial, in part because being a descendant of [[Sophia of Hanover]], and having rights under the [[Act of Settlement 1701]], as amended by the [[Sophia Naturalisation Act 1705]], he had a claim to British citizenship from birth. His status in context of his claim for compensation for property seized in [[Poland]] was debated in Parliament and the law courts until 1961.<ref name=hansard />


==Death==
==Death==
He was the owner of Reinhartshausen Castle at [[Erbach, Rheingau|Erbach]], Germany. While staying there in 1966, he went missing and was found two weeks later, having drowned in the [[Rhine]], whether suicidally or accidentally could not be determined.<ref name="eilers"/>
He was the owner of {{Interlanguage link multi|Schloss Reinhartshausen|de}} at [[Erbach, Rheingau|Erbach]], Germany. While staying there in 1966, he went missing and was found two weeks later after he had drowned in the [[Rhine]]. Whether it was suicide or an accident could not be determined.<ref name="eilers"/>


==Ancestry==
==Ancestry==
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|3= 3. [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
|3= 3. [[Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
|4= 4. [[Wilhelm II, German Emperor]]
|4= 4. [[Wilhelm II, German Emperor]]
|5= 5. [[Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg|Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg]]
|5= 5. [[Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein|Princess Augusta Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg]]
|6= 6. [[Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
|6= 6. [[Frederick Francis III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin]]
|7= 7. [[Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia]]
|7= 7. [[Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia]]
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Latest revision as of 15:28, 28 December 2024

Prince Frederick of Prussia
Prince Frederick in 1915
Born19 December 1911
Berlin, German Empire
Died20 April 1966(1966-04-20) (aged 54)
Rhine River, West Germany
Burial11 May 1966
Hohenzollern Castle, Württemberg-Hohenzollern, Germany
Spouse
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(m. 1945)​
IssuePrince Nicholas
Prince Andreas
Princess Victoria Marina, Mrs. Achache
Prince Rupert
Princess Antonia, Duchess of Wellington
Names
German: Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph
HouseHohenzollern
FatherWilhelm, German Crown Prince
MotherDuchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Prussian Royalty
House of Hohenzollern
Wilhelm II
Grandchildren
Prince Wilhelm
Prince Louis Ferdinand
Prince Hubertus
Prince Frederick
Prince Alexander Ferdinand
Princess Alexandrine
Prince Oskar
Princess Victoria Marina
Prince Karl Franz
Prince Burchard
Princess Cecilie
Princess Victoria Marina
Herzeleide, Princess of Courland
Prince Wilhem Victor
Prince Wilhelm-Karl

Prince Frederick George William Christopher of Prussia (German: Friedrich Georg Wilhelm Christoph Prinz von Preußen; 19 December 1911 – 20 April 1966), also known as Friedrich von Preussen in the United Kingdom,[1] was the fourth son of Crown Prince Wilhelm of Germany and Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

Marriage

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Frederick married Lady Brigid Guinness on 30 July 1945 at Little Hadham. They had five children:[2]

Prince Nicholas, the eldest son
  • Prince Frederick Nicholas (born 3 May 1946) married non-dynastically,[3] Hon. Victoria Lucinda Mancroft (born 7 March 1952, daughter of Stormont Mancroft, 2nd Baron Mancroft) on 27 February 1980 in London and has issue.
  • Prince Andreas (born 14 November 1947) married non-dynastically,[3] Alexandra Blahova (28 December 1947 - 8 September 2019) on 2 January 1979, and has issue, including Tatiana von Preussen.
  • Princess Victoria Marina (born 22 February 1952) married Philippe Alphonse Achache (born 25 March 1945) on 3 May 1976, and has issue.
  • Prince Rupert (born 28 April 1955) married non-dynastically,[3] Ziba Rastegar-Javaheri (born 12 December 1954, into a family of wealthy Iranian industrialists[4]) on 5 January 1982 in London, and has issue.
  • Princess Antonia (born 28 April 1955) who married Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington on 3 February 1977 at St. Paul's Church, London, and has issue.

Studies in Britain and internment

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He was studying at Cambridge and lived incognito as the Count von Lingen when World War II broke out in September 1939. He was arrested and interned in May 1940. He was held in Britain for several months and sent to internment camps near Quebec City and soon afterwards in Farnham, Quebec. In both camps, he was elected camp leader by fellow inmates.[5]

British naturalisation in 1947

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He renounced his German citizenship in 1947.[2] He was naturalised as a British citizen in October 1947 under the name Friedrich von Preussen (having also been known during residence in the UK as "George Mansfield").[2] This naturalisation was controversial, in part because being a descendant of Sophia of Hanover, and having rights under the Act of Settlement 1701, as amended by the Sophia Naturalisation Act 1705, he had a claim to British citizenship from birth. His status in context of his claim for compensation for property seized in Poland was debated in Parliament and the law courts until 1961.[1]

Death

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He was the owner of Schloss Reinhartshausen [de] at Erbach, Germany. While staying there in 1966, he went missing and was found two weeks later after he had drowned in the Rhine. Whether it was suicide or an accident could not be determined.[2]

Ancestry

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b Commons Debate of 19 October 1961
  2. ^ a b c d Eilers, Marlene. Queen Victoria's Descendants. Rosvall Royal Books, Falkoping, Sweden, 1997. pp.17-18, 124-125, 172. ISBN 91-630-5964-9
  3. ^ a b c Genealogisches Handbuch des Adels, Fürstliche Häuser XIV. "Haus Preußen". C.A. Starke Verlag, 1991, pp. 148-149. ISBN 37-980-0700-4.
  4. ^ Milani, Abbas. Eminent Persians, The Men and Women Who Made Modern Iran, 1941-1979, Volume 1, Syracuse University Press and Persian World Press, Syracuse, New York, 2008. pp.661-664. ISBN 978-0-8156-0907-0
  5. ^ Grandson of Kaiser Was Held in Canada. Toronto Star, June 1, 1945, p. 28
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