State

Grand Duchy of Oldenburg

grand duchy

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1814–1918
Founded
1814
Ended
1918
Capital
Oldenburg
Government
constitutional monarchy
Preceded by
Duchy of Oldenburg
Succeeded by
Free State of Oldenburg

Overview

The Grand Duchy of Oldenburg (German: Großherzogtum Oldenburg, also known as Holstein-Oldenburg) was a grand duchy within the German Confederation, North German Confederation and German Empire, that consisted of three widely separated territories: Oldenburg, Eutin and Birkenfeld. It ranked tenth among the German states, had one vote in the Bundesrat, and three members in the Reichstag. Its ruling family, the House of Oldenburg, also came to rule in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Greece, Russia and United Kingdom.

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All rulers (2)

  1. Peter I of Oldenburg1785–1803
  2. Peter II, Grand Duke of Oldenburg1853–1900

Records (1)

  1. 1867 — Kiel Treaty 1867Treaty

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