Duchy of Mecklenburg

The Duchy of Mecklenburg was a duchy within the Holy Roman Empire, located in the region of Mecklenburg. It existed during the Late Middle Ages and the early modern period, from 1471 to 1520, as well as 1695 to 1701. Its capital was Schwerin.

The state was formed in 1471, when duke Henry IV, had united the duchies of Mecklenburg-Stargard and Mecklenburg-Schwerin. The state existed until 7 May 1520, when it was partitioned into the duchies of Mecklenburg-Güstrow and Mecklenburg-Schwerin. It was again reestablished in 1695, with the unification of Mecklenburg-Güstrow and Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Frederick William became the duke. In 1701, it was partitioned into the duchies of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Mecklenburg-Strelitz.

List of rulers

First state

Henry IV and John VI (1471–1472) Henry IV (1472–1477) Magnus II, Albert VI and Balthasar (1477–1483) Magnus II and Balthasar (1483–1503) Balthasar, Eric II, Albrecht VII and Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg (1503–1507) Eric II, Albrecht VII and Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg (1508) Albrecht VII and Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg (1508–1520)

Second state

Frederick William (1695–1701)

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Former countries in Europe

Former monarchies of Europe

Duchies of the Holy Roman Empire

History of Mecklenburg

15th-century establishments in Europe

16th-century disestablishments in Europe

17th-century establishments in Europe

18th-century disestablishments in Europe

15th century in the Holy Roman Empire

16th century in the Holy Roman Empire

17th century in the Holy Roman Empire

18th century in the Holy Roman Empire

States and territories established in 1471

States and territories disestablished in 1520

States and territories established in 1695

States and territories disestablished in 1701