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Frederick Francis IV
ModernEmperorMecklenburg1882 — 1945
Last grand duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, abdicated.
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Quick Facts
Born
1882
Died
1945
Country
Mecklenburg
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)21
Political (20%)31
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)33
Leadership (15%)55
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score40.7
Frederick Francis IV — Complete Timeline
1897 AD
Accession as Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-SchwerinPolitical Action◆ Major
Frederick Francis IV became Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 10 April 1897, succeeding his father Frederick Francis III. He ruled as a minor until 1901 under a regency.
Mecklenburg-SchwerinSuccession
Impact: national
1918 AD
World War I abdicationPolitical Action
On 14 November 1918, during the German Revolution, Frederick Francis IV abdicated the throne of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He was the last grand duke, and his abdication ended the House of Mecklenburg-Schwerin's rule.
German RevolutionEnd of monarchyMecklenburg
Impact: nationaltragic
1945 AD
Death in exileOther
Frederick Francis IV died on 17 November 1945 at Flensburg, Germany, shortly after the end of World War II. He had lived in retirement since his abdication.
DeathExile
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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