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Helene Memorial (Mare Monument)

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Helene Memorial (Mare Monument)

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    Location: Freudental, Landkreis Ludwigsburg, Kraichgau-Stromberg, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    April 11, 2025

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    The grey mare Helene, who was particularly dear to King Frederick I of Württemberg, suddenly fell ill in the spring of 1812, at the ripe old age of 27. Even the most distinguished veterinarians who were summoned were unable to save Helene. The beloved animal died shortly after her illness.

    King Frederick then had a grave dug in the Freudental Forest, and two days later, the horse was buried. The entire court servants were present, and the deceased mare was given military honors by the king's order. The prince also had a gravestone made for Helene's final resting place.
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    September 5, 2017

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    Helene was the favorite horse of the King of Württemberg Friedrich I and she was dedicated to the Stutendenkmal in Freudental. Helene should not only have been strong enough to …
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    May 15, 2018

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    The mare, who was a memorial here, was at that time the king Frederick I of Württemberg. The poor animal had to deal with the weight of King Frederick, whose waist circumference in ancient times carried strange flowers. After all, Helene was 27 years old and deserves the memorial for the drudgery.
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