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Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden

1728–1811 · 18th century

Charles Frederick of Baden ruled for 73 years, first as Margrave of Baden-Durlach from 1738. In 1771 he inherited Baden-Baden and reunited the margraviate. An enlightened ruler, he abolished serfdom in 1783. Siding with Napoleon, he gained large territories and became Elector in 1803 and Grand Duke in 1806, making Baden a major state of south-west Germany.

Charles Frederick, Grand Duke of Baden
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Margraviate of BadenMargraviate of Baden-BadenMargraviate of Baden-DurlachElectorate of BadenGrand Duchy of Baden

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