Christian August I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg

Christian August I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
Born(1696-08-04)4 August 1696
Died20 January 1754(1754-01-20) (aged 57)
Noble familyHouse of Oldenburg
Spouse(s)Frederikke Louise Danneskiold-Samsøe
IssueFrederick Christian I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
FatherPrince Frederick William of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg
MotherSophia Amalia of Ahlefeld

Christian August I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (4 August 1696 – 20 January 1754) was a son of Frederick William of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg, who was himself a son of Ernest Günther.

He served as provost of the cathedral chapter in Hamburg. Later, he became governor of the Danish island Als, then General of the Infantry and Colonel of the royal guards in Denmark. In 1731, Christian August I succeeded his childless uncle Ernest August.


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