Scandalous Duke's Legacy

Scandalous Duke's Legacy. Herzog Karl II. of Braunschweig, known for his scandalous life and extravagant spending, left his vast fortune to the city of Geneva,…

Location: Monument Brunswick, Geneva, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

Herzog Karl II. of Braunschweig, known for his scandalous life and extravagant spending, left his vast fortune to the city of Geneva, amounting to around 1 million Swiss francs today. His testament specified that a grand mausoleum be built in his honor, which now stands at the Quai du Mont Blanc. The mausoleum's original design included a heavy bronze equestrian statue of the duke, which had to be removed in 1890 due to structural concerns.

Source: Monument Brunswick

Scandalous Duke's Legacy — Geneva, Canton of Zurich

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