Friedrich Franz III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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Friedrich Franz III, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (19 March 1851-10 April 1897) was the penultimate Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
He was born in Ludwigslust the son of Friedrich Franz II, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and his first wife Princess Auguste of Reuss. He succeeded his father as Grand Duke on the 15 April 1883. Friedrich Franz married Grand Duchess Anastasia Mikhailovna of Russia (1860-1922) in St.Petersburg on the 24 January 1879 and they had three children:
- Alexandrine (1879-1952) married King Christian X of Denmark.
- Friedrich Franz IV (1882-1945)
- Cecile (1886-1954) married Wilhelm, German Crown Prince
Friedrich Franz died on the 10 April 1897 and was succeeded by his son Friedrich Franz IV who would be the last Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.
| House of Mecklenburg Born: 19 March 1851 Died: 10 April 1897 |
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| Preceded by Friedrich Franz II |
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1883–1897 |
Succeeded by Friedrich Franz IV |
