Christian Nikolaus Udo Peter Herzog

Background

Duke Christian was born in Rastede, Lower Saxony, the only son of Duke Anton-Günther of Oldenburg and his wife Princess Ameli of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (b 1923). Christian is a great-grandson of the last Grand Duke of Oldenburg to reign, Frederick Augustus II and through his mother he is related to the Princes of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg, who belong to a morganatic branch of the House of Wittelsbach descending from Frederick I, Elector Palatine.

Career

Duke Christian has an elder sister, Duchess Helene (b 1953) who is unmarried. Duke Christian has a diplom in Business. First as heir to the headship of the House and now head of the House Duke Christian bears this style.

1 February 1955 – 3 April 1970: His Highness Duke Christian of Oldenburg 3 April 1970 – 20 September 2014: His Royal Highness Duke Christian of Oldenburg 20 September 2014 – present: His Royal Highness The Duke of Oldenburg.

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