Duke Paul Wilhelm of Württemberg

Duke Friedrich Paul Wilhelm of Württemberg (German: Friedrich Paul Wilhelm, Herzog von Württemberg; 25 June 1797, in Bad Carlsruhe, Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia – 25 November 1860, in Mergentheim, Kingdom of Württemberg) was a member of the House of Württemberg and a Duke of Württemberg. Paul Wilhelm was a German naturalist and explorer, who in the early 19th century, undertook several expeditions in North America, North Africa, and Australia. In 1829, he discovered the sources of the Missouri River.

Duke Paul Wilhelm of Württemberg
Born(1797-06-25)25 June 1797
Bad Carlsruhe, Silesia, Kingdom of Prussia
Died25 November 1860(1860-11-25) (aged 63)
Mergentheim, Kingdom of Württemberg
SpousePrincess Maria Sophia of Thurn and Taxis
IssueDuke Maximilian
Names
German: Friedrich Paul Wilhelm
HouseHouse of Württemberg
FatherDuke Eugen of Württemberg
MotherPrincess Luise of Stolberg-Gedern
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