Who Would Be Monarchs of Germany? Part 2: Grand Dukes & Dukes

The video explores the historical monarchies of Germany, focusing on the Grand Duchies and Duchies that existed before WWI. It discusses the succession and current heirs of these regions, including Hess, Baden, Oldenburg, Mecklenburg, Sax Weimar Eisenach, Brunswick, Anhalt, and the Saxon duchies. The video highlights the complex lineage and connections between various European royal houses, such as the House of Oldenburg and the House of Vetten, and their influence on modern-day monarchies.

Before World War One, how many kings did Germany have?

• One king

• Two kings

• Three kings

• Four kings

Who was the last Grand Duke of Hess?

• George Donatus

• Prince Donatus

• Ludwig the Third

• Ernst Ludwig

What title does Prince Donatus currently hold?

• Grand Duke

• Landgrave

• Duke

• Count

Which house is considered one of the most important royal houses in European history?

• House of Windsor

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Vetten

• House of Mountbatten

Which branch of the House of Oldenburg reigned in both Sweden and Russia?

• Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg

• House of Mountbatten

• Holstein-Gotorp

• House of Vetten

Who was the last Grand Duke of Mecklenburg, Strelitz?

• Adolf Friedrich the 6th

• Borwin

• Friedrich Franz the 4th

• Carl Michael

Which house held the Grand Duchy of Sax Weimer Eisenach?

• House of Ascania

• House of Oldenburg

• House of Vetten

• House of Velph

Who was the first Duke of Brunswick?

• Carl

• Friedrich Wilhelm

• Ernst August

• Wilhelm

Which duchy was held by the House of Ascania?

• Anhalt

• Brunswick

• Sax Weimer Eisenach

• Sax Coburg and Gota

Who is the current head of the House of Sax, Coburg and Gota?

• Prince Richard

• Prince Andreas

• Prince Michael

• Prince Ernst August