Duke Eugen of Württemberg (1820–1875)


Duke Eugen of Württemberg was a German prince.

Biography

Early life and family

Duke Eugen was born at Carlsruhe, Kingdom of Prussia, second child and first son of Duke Eugen of Württemberg, and his wife, Princess Mathilde of Waldeck and Pyrmont,.

Military career

Eugen was Commander of the 1st Westphalian Hussars No. 8.

Death

Eugen died aged 54. At the time of his death he was second in the line to the throne of Württemberg after Prince William.

Marriage and issue

On 15 July 1843, in Bückeburg, he married Princess Mathilde of Schaumburg-Lippe, daughter of George William, Prince of Schaumburg-Lippe and Princess Ida of Waldeck and Pyrmont.
They had three children: