Anton-Günther, Duke of Oldenburg was the head of the Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg.
Background
He was born in Lensahn the son of Hereditary Grand Duke Nikolaus of Oldenburg (1897–1970) and his first wife Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont (1899–1948). Duke Anton-Günther was a grandson of Frederick Augustus II, the last Grand Duke of Oldenburg, and through his mother a grandson of Friedrich, the last Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
Education
He studied for a Diplom in Forestry and succeeded as head of the Grand Ducal Family of Oldenburg upon the death of his father, the Hereditary Grand Duke, on April 3, 1970.
Career
He died in September 2014 aged 91. Duke Anton-Günther was married to Princess Ameli of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (b 1923) at Kreuzwertheim on August 7, 1951. January 16, 1923 – February 24, 1931 His Highness Duke Anton-Günther of Oldenburg February 24, 1931 – April 3, 1970: His Royal Highness Duke Anton-Günther of Oldenburg April 3, 1970 – September 20, 2014: His Royal Highness The Duke of Oldenburg.