Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg
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Nikolaus, Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg (German: Nikolaus Friedrich Wilhelm von Holstein-Gottorp, Erbgroßherzog von Oldenburg; 10 August 1897 – 3 April 1970) was the eldest son of Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg, who was the last ruling Grand Duke of Oldenburg.
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Hereditary Grand Duke of Oldenburg | |||||
Born | (1897-08-10)10 August 1897 Oldenburg, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg | ||||
Died | 3 April 1970(1970-04-03) (aged 72) Rastede, West Germany | ||||
Spouse | Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont Anne-Marie von Schutzbar gennant Milchling | ||||
Issue | Anton-Günther, Duke of Oldenburg Duchess Rixa Duke Peter Eilika, Princess of Leiningen Duke Eigilmar Duke Friedrich August Altburg, Baroness Rüdiger von Erffa Duke Huno Duke Johann | ||||
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House | Holstein-Gottorp | ||||
Father | Frederick Augustus II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg | ||||
Mother | Duchess Elisabeth Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin | ||||
Religion | Lutheranism |
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In 1931, Nikolaus succeeded to his father's titles and assumed the role of pretender to the Grand Duchy, until his death in 1970.