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| − | His Royal Highness Prince Theodor of Altec (Theodor Philipp Christian Augustus Joseph Peter), (31 March, 1898 - 10 June, 1903) | + | His Royal Highness Prince Theodor of Altec (Theodor Philipp Christian Augustus Joseph Peter), (31 March, 1898 - 10 June, 1903) was the sixth child and fourth son of [[Philipp, Duke of Altec|HRH Prince Philipp, Duke of Altec]] and [[Elisabeth, Duchess of Altec|Lady Elisabeth Bauer]]. He was born at Schloss Ottosbrun, his parents' primary residence. |
Several days after the feast day celebrations for St. Rudolf (May 29), Prince Theodor became critically ill with diphtheria, the same disease which had killed his elder sister, Sophie. Although court doctors worked to save the young prince, their valiant efforts proved in vain. Theodor died on June 10, enduring seven days of suffering. His body was transported to Schloss Hanover, where he was buried in a small plot next to his sister and their two stillborn siblings. A guardian angel stands watch over the graves. | Several days after the feast day celebrations for St. Rudolf (May 29), Prince Theodor became critically ill with diphtheria, the same disease which had killed his elder sister, Sophie. Although court doctors worked to save the young prince, their valiant efforts proved in vain. Theodor died on June 10, enduring seven days of suffering. His body was transported to Schloss Hanover, where he was buried in a small plot next to his sister and their two stillborn siblings. A guardian angel stands watch over the graves. | ||
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His Royal Highness Prince Theodor of Altec (Theodor Philipp Christian Augustus Joseph Peter), (31 March, 1898 - 10 June, 1903) was the sixth child and fourth son of HRH Prince Philipp, Duke of Altec and Lady Elisabeth Bauer. He was born at Schloss Ottosbrun, his parents' primary residence.
Several days after the feast day celebrations for St. Rudolf (May 29), Prince Theodor became critically ill with diphtheria, the same disease which had killed his elder sister, Sophie. Although court doctors worked to save the young prince, their valiant efforts proved in vain. Theodor died on June 10, enduring seven days of suffering. His body was transported to Schloss Hanover, where he was buried in a small plot next to his sister and their two stillborn siblings. A guardian angel stands watch over the graves.
