Francis, Duke of Teck
Francis, Duke of Teck GCB GCVO , until 1863 known as Count Francis von Hohenstein, was a member of the German nobility, and later of the British Royal Family. He was the father of Queen Mary, the wife of King George V, and therefore a greatgrandfather of the present queen. Francis held the titles of Count of Hohenstein , Prince and later Duke of Teck and was granted the style His Serene Highness in 1863. He was granted the British style of Highness in 1887.
Francis was born Franz Paul Karl Ludwig Alexander onAugust 1837 in Esseg, Slavonia . His father was Duke Alexander of Wrttemberg, the son of Duke Louis of Wrttemberg. His mother was Countess Claudine Rhdey von KisRhde. The marriage was morganatic, meaning that Francis had no succession rights to the Kingdom of Wrttemberg. His title at birth was Count Francis von Hohenstein, after his mother was created Countess of Hohenstein in her own right by Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria.
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