Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp
Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
Married to Anna Petrovna · Parent of 1
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Life story
Biography
German duke who married Anna Petrovna, daughter of Peter the Great. Their son Peter III would later become Emperor of Russia and father of the Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov line.
Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp occupies generation 8 of this recorded lineage partner to Anna Petrovna and parent of Peter III of Russia. The title "Duke of Holstein-Gottorp" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider House of Romanov, this life forms part of a network spanning 8 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
30 April 1700
Born
The beginning of Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's recorded life.
Family
Married Anna Petrovna
A partnership that connects two branches of the of Holstein-Gottorp family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Peter III of Russia.
Legacy
Duke of Holstein-Gottorp
A defining role in the story of the of Holstein-Gottorp family.
7 June 1739
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's children?
Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp had 1 child: Peter III of Russia.
Who did Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp marry?
Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp was married to Anna Petrovna.
What family tree does Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp belong to?
Charles Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp appears in the House of Romanov family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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