List of Rulers of Schleswig-Holstein - Titular Dukes

Titular Dukes

Prussia, the annexing state, recognized the head of the House of Oldenburg as mediatized duke of this duchy/these two duchies, with the rank and all the titles pertaining:

  • 1848–69 : Christian, Duke of Augustenborg, rival in 1848, renounced first in 1851, second in 1863
  • 1863–80 : Frederick VIII, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1880–1921 : Ernest Gunther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1921–31 : Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1931–34 : Friedrich Ferdinand, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1934–65 : Wilhelm Friedrich, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1965–80 : Peter, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein
  • 1980– : Christoph, Prince of Schleswig-Holstein (born 1949)
  • Heir: Friedrich Ferdinand, Hereditary Prince of Schleswig-Holstein (born 1985)
  • Christian IX
    (1848–1869)
  • Frederick VIII
    (1863–1880)
  • Ernst Gunther
    (1880–1921)
  • Albert
    (1921–1931)
  • Friedrich Ferdinand
    (1931–1934)
  • Wilhelm Friedrich
    (1934–1965)
  • Peter
    (1965–1980)
  • Christoph
    (1980 to date)
  • Hereditary Prince Friedrich Ferdinand
    Heir Apparent

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