Frederick II Eugene, Duke of Württemberg

Friedrich Eugen, Duke of Württemberg (21 January 1732 23 December 1797) was the fourth son of Karl Alexander, Duke of Württemberg, and Princess Maria Augusta of Thurn and Taxis (11 August 1706 – 1 February 1756). He was born in Stuttgart. From 1795 until 1797 he was Duke of Württemberg.

Frederick II Eugene
Portrait by Antoine Pesne
Duke of Württemberg
Reign20 May 1795 – 23 December 1797
PredecessorLouis Eugene
SuccessorFrederick III
Born(1732-01-21)21 January 1732
Stuttgart, Württemberg, Holy Roman Empire
Died23 December 1797(1797-12-23) (aged 65)
Hohenheim, Württemberg, Holy Roman Empire
Burial
Ludwigsburg Palace
Spouse
Princess Frederica of Brandenburg-Schwedt
(m. 1753)
Issue
HouseWürttemberg
FatherCharles Alexander, Duke of Württemberg
MotherPrincess Marie Auguste of Thurn and Taxis
Military service
Battles/wars
  • Seven Years' War
    • Raid on Berlin
    • Third Siege of Kolberg
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