The Oldenburg dynasty isGermanyOne in the northnobleFamily, it originated fromOsnablukIn the northern region, Egilmar I. was first mentioned in the literature in 1100. He is the first known figure of the family and is generally regarded as the founder of the family. He founded the Haus Aldenburg Bentick family.In the branch of the Danish kings of the Oldenburg dynastyShile Suyige-Holstein-Gotop dynasty and Schleswig Holstein Zondberg dynasty.
OldenburgThe name of the dynasty comes from a castle (Oldenburg) on the bank of the Hongte River, which was first mentioned in the literature in 1108. Earls of the Oldenburg dynasty used this castle as their residence from the middle of the 12th century.1448 The eldest son of Dietrich von Oldenburg, Earl of OldenburgChristian I Being elected king of Denmark greatly increased the family's position.Gerhardt IV, the younger brother of Christian I, inherited the title of Earl of Oldenburg, but this collateral branch died out in 1667 because Anton G ü nther had no children.But Anton Gunter had an illegitimate son, who founded the Haus Aldenburg Bentick family.
The branch of Zondberg is divided into many branches, among which the branch of Augustenberg was extinct in 1931.The relatively new branch of Gruxburg, Schleswig-Holstein-Zondberg-Gluxburg DynastyWas passed in 1863Christian IX BoardedDenmarkThe throne.The son of Christian IXGeorge IHe became King of Greece and his descendants ruled until 1967.The grandson of Christian IX, Haakon VII, becameKing of Norway, today'sNorwegian Royal FamilyStillOldenburgDynastic.britaincrown princePrince Charles' father is a Greek prince, so theoretically he is also a member of the Oldenburg dynasty, but if he or his descendants inherit the British throne, they decide to maintainWindsor DynastyThe title of.
Schleswig Holstein-The Gotop dynasty had already ascended the throne of Russia through Peter III.Descendants of Peter III continued to romanov in 1918-Holstein-The Gotop dynasty is the name of its dynasty.
A son of the Gotop dynasty in 1751Adolf FrederickHe ascended the Swedish throne and became the dynasty that occupied the Swedish throne until 1809.The dynasty went extinct in 1878.In 1773, Friedrich Auguste, a brother of Adolf Frederick, acquired the Earl of Oldenburg and was promoted to Duke in 1776.His descendants becameOldenburgAnd ruled there until 1918.
OldenburgThe family originated in Oldenburg in the northwest of Germany and was founded by Christian I in 1143.In 1448, the Oldenburg family obtainedDenmarkThe throne (concurrent leaderNorwayAnd Sweden) in 1459HolsteinHolstein also led Schleswig, so that the Oldenburg family (also known as the Holstein family) became the ruling family in the northwest of Germany and the western half of northern Europe.However, since then, the Oldenburg family split, and its ruling region fell into a state of disintegration.Sweden became independent from Denmark in 1523.In 1544, with the official split of Holstein into Holstein Segeburg and Holstein Gottorp, two branches of the Oldenburg family were formed:DenmarkDanish Oldenburg Branch and Holstein Gotop Branch.
Oldenburg
DenmarkThe Oldenburg branch initially ruled DenmarkNorway、OldenburgAnd Holstein-SegborgEtc.In 1773, this branch exchanged Oldenburg and Holstein Gotop branches for the latter's territory, and merged Holstein Segburg and Holstein Gotop intoSchleswig Holstein(Schleswig Holstein).However, in the 19th century, this branch lost Norway and Schleswig Holstein successively, and only Denmark remained.In 1863, the Glucksburg branch of this branch inherited the Danish throne, and the dynasty has continued to this day.Since then, the Gruxburg branch has re expanded its influence in Europe through inheritance and marriage.In 1863 and 1905, the branch inherited the throne of Greece (note 1) and Norway (note 2) respectively.In the 20th century, the Grexburg royal family of Greece established ties with the British Windsor royal family through marriage. At present, the British Prince Wales is a descendant of the Grexburg branch in paternal blood (Note 3).However, these countries are all independent territories. Although they originated fromDenmarkThe Gruxburg royal family, but not the territory of Denmark.
Holstein
Holstein-At first, the Gotop branch ruled only Holstein Gotop.In 1773, this branch ceded its territory toDenmarkOldenburgBranch, in exchange for the latter's Oldenburg territory, Holstein Oldenburg was established (renamed as the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg in 1829<0>), becoming one of the important states in North Germany, and was consolidated into the German Empire in 1871.In addition to the main branch that ruled Oldenburg, the members of this branch successively won the Swedish and Russian monarchies in the 18th century.Among them, the Romanov Holstein Gottorp dynasty (Note 4) of Russia became the last dynasty of Russia, which lasted until it was overthrown in the February Revolution of 1917.
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The Earl of Oldenburg
1143-1167：Christian I Christian I "der Streitbare", the third grandson of Egilma I, Earl of Lelegao, nicknamed "combative
Divided out in 1278Oldenburg-Del Menhorst (first enfeoffment).
1278-1305: John II Johann II
1305-1334: Christian IV, eldest son of John II
1301/05-1344: John III, the second son of John II
1344-1367/68: Conrad I, the third son of John II
1368-1386: Conrad II
1386-1420: Moritz II
1398-1423: Christian V, the third son of Conrad I
1423-40/44: Dietrich I
1440 divided intoDenmarkOldenburgDynasty, Oldenburg Delmenhorst (second enfeoffment) and Oldenburg Youzhi.
Oldenburg Dynasty in Denmark
1440-1448: the eldest son of Christian I Dietrich I, who became King of Denmark in 1448, King of Norway in 1450, King of Sweden in 1457, and King of Schleswig andHolsteinEarl, who became the Duke of Schleswig and Holstein in 1474.
The Earl of Oldenburg Delmenhorst (second enfeoffment)
1440-1464: Moritz III, the second son of Dietrich I and I
1464-1482: Jacob Jakob has no issue
The Earl of Oldenburg
1444-1448: Christian I King of Denmark
1449-1483: Gerhard "der Streitbare" nicknamed "combatant"
1483-1500: Adolf
1500-1526: Johann XIV
1526-1548: Johann XV
1526-1551: Georg Georg
1526-1566: Christopher Christof
1526-1573: Anton I
1573-1603: Johann XVI
Divided in 1573Oldenburg-Delmenhorst (third enfeoffment).
1603-1667: Anton G ü nther has no issue
In 1667, Oldenburg (the old generation) died and was incorporated intoDenmark。
The Earl of Oldenburg Delmenhorst (third enfeoffment)
1573-1619: Anton II Anton I's third son
1619-1622: Anton Heinrich
1622-1647: Christian without issue
1647Oldenburg-Del Menhorst died and went to Oldenburg.
The Earl of Oldenburg Delmenhorst (first enfeoffment)
1278-1301: Otto II von Oldenburg Delmenhorst Fourth son of John I, Earl of Oldenburg
1301-1346：Christian I Christian I Second son of Otto II
1346-1388: Christian II The fourth son of John I, Earl of Oldenburg Delmenhorst
In 1773, the Russian tsar awarded Oldenburg and Delmenhorst toHolstein-Friedrich Auguste of Gotop is the third brother of Swedish King Adolf Frederick and the cousin of Tsar Peter III.
1773-1774: Friedrich Auguste became Duke in 1774
1774-1785: Friedrich Auguste
1785-1823: Peter Friedrich WILHELM
It was occupied by France from 1810 to 1814.
1823-1829: Peter I Friedrich Ludwig
1829: Paul Friedrich AUGUST became Grand Duke on May 28, 1829
Archduke Oldenburg
1829-1853: Auguste
1853-1900: Nikolaus Friedrich Peter II
1900-1918: FRIEDRICH AUGUST
In 1918, the monarchy fell.
Chief of Oldenburg Grand Duke Family
1918-1931: Friedrich Auguste
1931-1970: Nikolaus Friedrich Wilhelm
1970 present: Anton-G ü NTHER Friedrich August Josias saidOldenburgduke
