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Karl III Wilhelm of Baden-Durlach

Margrave of Baden-Durlach from 1709 until his death · Germany · On the map · Lived 1679 to 1738 · aged 59

Charles III William was Margrave of Baden-Durlach between 1709 and 1738. He was the son of Margrave Frederick Magnus of Baden-Durlach and Augusta Maria of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp. In 1715, he established Karlsruhe, where he built his residence. Karlsruhe has since grown to a large city.

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With the consolidation of public finances and the creation of a reliable administration, he laid the foundations for the reform policies of his grandson, Charles Frederick.

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Lived 1679 to 1738 · aged 59