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Conrad Freyberg
Friedrich Leopold, Prince of Prussia, on Horseback

$12,000
£9,043.02
€10,576.07
CA$16,980.25
A$17,231.84
CHF 9,933.79
MX$208,647.51
NOK 115,299.92
SEK 116,533.11
DKK 79,062.93

About the Item

Friedrich Leopold, Prince of Prussia (1865–1931) was the son of Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia and Princess Maria Anna of Anhalt-Dessau. Born in Berlin, he was a member of the House of Hohenzollern and married Princess Louise Sophie of Schleswig- Holstein, sister of Empress Auguste Viktoria, in 1889. Nicknamed the “trouble child” of the royal family, Friedrich Leopold still followed tradition by pursuing a military career. He began remarkably early, becoming a second lieutenant in the 1st Foot Guards Regiment at just 10 years old, though he only took part in ceremonial duties at that age. In 1885, he inherited his father’s vast estates. He quickly rose through the military ranks: first lieutenant, captain, major, and colonel by 1893. That same year, he became commander of the prestigious Gardes du Corps Regiment and honorary colonel of the Austrian Hussar Regiment bearing his name. He later led the 4th Guard Cavalry Brigade and the 22nd Division, eventually becoming general of the cavalry before being relieved from active duty. Beyond the military, Friedrich Leopold was known for extravagant spending and frequent legal battles, often unsuccessful, which caused major tension within the royal family and led to his social marginalization. Oil on Canvas, Signed
  • Creator:
    Conrad Freyberg (1842 - 1915, German)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 41.5 in (105.41 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Lexington, KY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2873217306052

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