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[[File:Schloss Friedrichsruh um 1915.jpg|thumb|right|240px|Friedrichsruh manor, 1915]] |
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'''Friedrichsruh''' ({{IPA |
'''Friedrichsruh''' ({{IPA|de|fʁiːdʁɪçsˈʁuː|-|de-Friedrichsruh.ogg}}) is a district in the municipality of [[Aumühle]], [[Herzogtum Lauenburg]] district, [[Schleswig-Holstein]], in northern [[Germany]]. Friedrichsruh manor is known as a residence of the princely [[House of Bismarck]], mainly of Chancellor [[Otto von Bismarck]] from 1871 onwards. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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In the 18th century, the extended [[Sachsenwald]] forest in [[Saxe-Lauenburg]] east of [[Hamburg]] was a favoured hunting ground for Count [[Frederick Charles Augustus, Count of Lippe|Frederick of Lippe]] (1706–1781). In 1763 he had a lodge erected in the woods, named ''Friedrichsruh'' ("Frederick's Rest"), which upon his death changed hands several times. In the early 19th century, the premises were rebuilt as a country inn and guesthouse, which after the opening of the [[Berlin-Hamburg Railway|Hamburg-Berlin railway line]] running nearby became a popular destination for Hamburg citizens. |
In the 18th century, the extended [[Sachsenwald]] forest in [[Saxe-Lauenburg]] east of [[Hamburg]] was a favoured hunting ground for Count [[Frederick Charles Augustus, Count of Lippe|Frederick of Lippe-Biesterfeld]] (1706–1781). In 1763 he had a lodge erected in the woods, named ''Friedrichsruh'' ("Frederick's Rest"), which upon his death changed hands several times. In the early 19th century, the premises were rebuilt as a country inn and guesthouse, which after the opening of the [[Berlin-Hamburg Railway|Hamburg-Berlin railway line]] running nearby became a popular destination for Hamburg citizens. |
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After the [[Franco-Prussian War|victory]] over [[Second French Empire|France]] and the [[German unification]] of 1871, Chancellor Otto von Bismarck received the Sachsenwald estates as a present from [[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Emperor William I]]. Bismarck had the former inn restored as a manor house and retained the name of Friedrichsruh. After his death he was entombed in the [[Bismarck Mausoleum]] on the Schneckenberg hill, just outside Friedrichsruh, on 16 March 1899. |
After the [[Franco-Prussian War|victory]] over [[Second French Empire|France]] and the [[German unification]] of 1871, Chancellor Otto von Bismarck received the Sachsenwald estates as a present from [[Wilhelm I, German Emperor|Emperor William I]]. Bismarck had the former inn restored as a manor house and retained the name of Friedrichsruh. After his death he was entombed in the [[Bismarck Mausoleum]] on the Schneckenberg hill, just outside Friedrichsruh, on 16 March 1899. |
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In the last days of [[World War II]], in 1945, Friedrichsruh manor was destroyed during a [[Strategic bombing during World War II|RAF raid]] due to the (false) rumor that [[Heinrich Himmler]] was hiding there. Actually, it served as the headquarters of the Swedish [[White Buses]] rescue programme led by [[Folke Bernadotte]], clearly visible by Red Cross markings on its roof. After the war, the premises were rebuilt at the behest of [[Otto Christian Archibald von Bismarck]] (1897–1975). |
In the last days of [[World War II]], in 1945, Friedrichsruh manor was destroyed during a [[Strategic bombing during World War II|RAF raid]] due to the (false) rumor that [[Heinrich Himmler]] was hiding there. Actually, it served as the headquarters of the Swedish [[White Buses]] rescue programme led by [[Folke Bernadotte]], clearly visible by Red Cross markings on its roof. After the war, the premises were rebuilt at the behest of [[Otto Christian Archibald von Bismarck]] (1897–1975). |
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His son, Prince [[Ferdinand von Bismarck]], managed the estate until his death in |
His son, Prince [[Ferdinand von Bismarck]], managed the estate until his death in 2013, while his wife Elisabeth beautified the park including greenhouses with butterflies. They received guests such as King [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands]], a godson of Prince Ferdinand,<ref>[http://www.adelswelt.de/aktuell/koenig-willem-alexander-abschied Willem-Alexander]</ref> his parents [[Prince Claus of the Netherlands|Prince Claus]] and [[Queen Beatrix]], the kings [[Carl XVI Gustaf]] of Sweden and [[Juan Carlos I]] of Spain with their wives, as well as the [[Edward VIII|Duke]] and [[Duchess of Windsor]]<ref>[https://www.welt.de/print-welt/article548142/Der-Herr-des-Sachsenwaldes.html DIE WELT, 19 Nov 2000]</ref> at Friedrichsruh. |
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Prince Ferdinand left the estate to his third son Count Gregor von Bismarck-Schönhausen (b. 1964). Today the managed forest area of [[Sachsenwald]] amounts to about 6,000 hectares, of which 4,500 still belong to the [[House of Bismarck]]. The gardens with the butterfly houses are open to the public |
The German press reported that it is disputed if Prince Ferdinand left the estate to his third son Count Gregor von Bismarck-Schönhausen (b. 1964) due to his mental illness. Today the managed forest area of [[Sachsenwald]] amounts to about 6,000 hectares, of which 4,500 still belong to the [[House of Bismarck]]. The gardens with the butterfly houses are open to the public, as are the Bismarck Museum and the [[Bismarck Mausoleum]]. |
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 20 August 2024
Friedrichsruh (German pronunciation: [fʁiːdʁɪçsˈʁuː] ) is a district in the municipality of Aumühle, Herzogtum Lauenburg district, Schleswig-Holstein, in northern Germany. Friedrichsruh manor is known as a residence of the princely House of Bismarck, mainly of Chancellor Otto von Bismarck from 1871 onwards.
History
[edit]In the 18th century, the extended Sachsenwald forest in Saxe-Lauenburg east of Hamburg was a favoured hunting ground for Count Frederick of Lippe-Biesterfeld (1706–1781). In 1763 he had a lodge erected in the woods, named Friedrichsruh ("Frederick's Rest"), which upon his death changed hands several times. In the early 19th century, the premises were rebuilt as a country inn and guesthouse, which after the opening of the Hamburg-Berlin railway line running nearby became a popular destination for Hamburg citizens.
After the victory over France and the German unification of 1871, Chancellor Otto von Bismarck received the Sachsenwald estates as a present from Emperor William I. Bismarck had the former inn restored as a manor house and retained the name of Friedrichsruh. After his death he was entombed in the Bismarck Mausoleum on the Schneckenberg hill, just outside Friedrichsruh, on 16 March 1899.
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Bismarck and Emperor William II in Friedrichsruh (1888) -
Bismarck receives the marching band of the Lauenburgisches Jäger-Bataillon Nr. 9 (1902) -
Bismarck Mausoleum Friedrichsruh
In the last days of World War II, in 1945, Friedrichsruh manor was destroyed during a RAF raid due to the (false) rumor that Heinrich Himmler was hiding there. Actually, it served as the headquarters of the Swedish White Buses rescue programme led by Folke Bernadotte, clearly visible by Red Cross markings on its roof. After the war, the premises were rebuilt at the behest of Otto Christian Archibald von Bismarck (1897–1975).
His son, Prince Ferdinand von Bismarck, managed the estate until his death in 2013, while his wife Elisabeth beautified the park including greenhouses with butterflies. They received guests such as King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, a godson of Prince Ferdinand,[1] his parents Prince Claus and Queen Beatrix, the kings Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden and Juan Carlos I of Spain with their wives, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor[2] at Friedrichsruh.
The German press reported that it is disputed if Prince Ferdinand left the estate to his third son Count Gregor von Bismarck-Schönhausen (b. 1964) due to his mental illness. Today the managed forest area of Sachsenwald amounts to about 6,000 hectares, of which 4,500 still belong to the House of Bismarck. The gardens with the butterfly houses are open to the public, as are the Bismarck Museum and the Bismarck Mausoleum.
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Gate to the manor house -
Otto-von-Bismarck Foundation Friedrichsruh -
Bismarck-Museum Friedrichsruh -
Rose Garden -
Butterfly Garden -
Bridge in the park
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References
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Texts on Wikisource:
- "Friedrichsruh". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). 1911.
- "Friedrichsruh". New International Encyclopedia. 1906.
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