Alexander of Württemberg

• Name — Alexander Christian Frederick • Honorific Suffix — Count of Württemberg • Born — 5 November 1801 • Died — 7 July 1844 • Birthplace — Copenhagen, Denmark • Place of death — Wildbad, Württemberg • Allegiance — Kingdom of Württemberg • Branch — Württembergian Army • Rank — Lieutenant colonel • Unit — 3rd Cavalry Regiment • Other Work — Poet

He received a military education in order to become a regular officer. Afterwards, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd Cavalry Regiment of Württemberg. The regiment was stationed in Esslingen am Neckar where Alexander von Württemberg stayed in the Obere Palmsche Palais. For his summer residence, he lived in Schloss Serach. There he met with poets such as Emma Niendorf, Gustav Schwab, Justinus Kerner, Ludwig Uhland, and Hermann Kurz. These visits came to be known as the Serach Poet Circle. • Illustration — The Serach Poet Circle - Alexander is fourth from left Alexander von Württemberg formed a particularly close friendship with Nikolaus Lenau, who shared his dejection and depression. • Illustration — Alexander's memorial stone in Schloss Serach He was married in 1832 to his Hungarian wife, Countess Helene Festetics von Tolna (1812–1886). Together they had two sons and two daughters. He suffered from chronic headaches and moved to Italy in 1843 in a futile attempt to improve his health. He then moved to Wildbad, Württemberg where he died from a stroke in 1844. His body is interred in the Stiftskirche, Stuttgart.

The authorities additionally record the heading Alexander Christian Friedrich von Württemberg. His recorded language was German. He was the child of Duke William Frederick Philip of Württemberg and Wilhelmine von Tunderfeld-Rhodis. He married Countess Helene Festetics von Tolna. 4 children are recorded: Eberhard Graf von Württemberg, Wilhelmine Gräfin von Württemberg, Pauline Gräfin von Württemberg and Alexander Graf von Württemberg.

Alexander of Württemberg is recorded with the occupation military officer. Recorded as poet, writer, military officer and soldier.