Augustus William, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Augustus William (German: August Wilhelm; 8 March 1662 – 23 March 1731), a member of the House of Welf, was Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg and ruling Prince of Wolfenbüttel from 1714 until his death.

Augustus William
Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Prince of Wolfenbüttel
Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Reign27 March 1714 - 23 March 1731
PredecessorAnthony Ulrich
SuccessorLouis Rudolph
Born(1662-03-08)8 March 1662
Wolfenbüttel, Brunswick-Lüneburg
Died23 March 1731(1731-03-23) (aged 69)
Noble familyHouse of Welf
Spouse(s)Christine Sophie of Brunswick-Lüneburg
Sophie Amalie of Holstein-Gottorp
Elisabeth Sophie Marie of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Norburg
FatherAnthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
MotherPrincess Elisabeth Juliana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Norburg
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