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Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany
Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1884-1954), as a member of the Borussia Corps of Bonn University in about 1904. The Borussia Corps was open only to students of the highest rank. Members spent their time drinking and fencing, and one of their proudest achievements was a duelling scar: in 1904 Charles Edward ( Charlie ) received a scar on the forehead. Charlie became Duke of Saxe-Coburg in 1899. Prince Alfreds only son had died and although the succession naturally passed to Prince Arthur and then his son, they declined and so Charlie was was uprooted from Eton and England at the age of thirteen and sent to Germany, despite hardly knowing the language. At the Kaisers suggestion he was sent to Lichterfield military academy at Potsdam and he went on from there to Bonn. He inherited the Coburg title a week after his sixteenth birthday
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In this photograph, Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, is depicted as a young and dashing member of the Borussia Corps of Bonn University around 1904. The Borussia Corps was an elite student organization, open only to the highest-ranking students. Known for their love of drinking and fencing, the Corps' proudest achievement was the duelling scars they earned. At the time of this photograph, the Duke, also known as "Charlie," was still adjusting to his new life in Germany. Having inherited the Coburg title at the tender age of thirteen, he was uprooted from Eton and England and sent to Lichterfeld military academy at Potsdam. Just a week after his sixteenth birthday, he became the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Tragically, the succession to the Coburg title had passed naturally to Prince Alfred's only son, but he and his son had both declined the title. As a result, Charlie was sent to Germany, despite his limited knowledge of the language. In Bonn, he joined the Borussia Corps, where he spent his time honing his fencing skills and socializing with his fellow students. One of the Corps' most cherished traditions was duelling, and in 1904, Charlie received a duelling scar on his forehead. This scar is a testament to his dedication to the Corps and his willingness to embrace the challenges of his new life in Germany. This historical image offers a glimpse into the life of a young Duke navigating the complexities of succession, culture, and tradition in early 20th century Europe.
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