623 H M King Wilhelm II of Württemberg

H M King Wilhelm II of Württemberg

✶ 25 February 1848 in Stuttgart
✟ 2 October 1921 at the Palace of Bebenhausen at Tübingen

Appointed

The Royal Palace of Stockholm 9 July 1913

motto

Furchtlos und treu (Brave and faithful)

shield

Painted 1922 by David Friefeldt.

other awards

None

Biography

Son of Prince Friedrich, a cousin of King Carl I, and Princess Katharina, sister of said King. Successor to the throne 1870. Succeeded King Carl I as King 1891. Abdicated 1918 and took the title Duke.
Received the order as thanks for benevolent patronage for the Swedish music festival in Stuttgart.

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