**Duke Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Schwerin**

Duke Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, born on May 3, 1827, in Ludwigslust, Germany, was the second son of Hereditary Grand Duke Paul Friedrich of Mecklenburg and Princess Alexandrine of Prussia, the daughter of Friedrich Wilhelm III. As a Manifesting Generator in Human Design, Wilhelm possessed a unique blend of energy and creativity, characterized by his Emotional Inner Authority and a strategy to respond to life’s challenges. This dynamic energy often led him to take on various roles, including enlisting in the Prussian army, where he rose to the rank of commander of the sixth regiment of cuirassiers.

Despite his military accomplishments, Wilhelm’s life was marked by personal struggles, including a reputation for drunkenness and a dissolute character. His emotional responses, typical of his Manifesting Generator type, may have contributed to the challenges he faced in his personal relationships. On December 9, 1865, he married Alexandrine of Prussia, but the union was unhappy, resulting in the birth of only one child, Charlotte (1868-1944), who later married Prince Heinrich XVIII Reuss of Köstritz.

Wilhelm’s military career included participation in the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, where he served as a major general in command of a cavalry brigade. However, his journey was fraught with difficulties, including a lack of energy during pivotal moments such as the Battle of Le Mans in the Franco-Prussian War, where he was wounded on September 9, 1870, in Laon. His channels—43-23, 15-5, 25-51, and 35-36—reflect his complex emotional landscape and the potential for deep insights, yet his struggles with energy and authority often overshadowed his capabilities.

In 1873, Wilhelm became commander of the 22nd Division in Kassel, although this role was largely honorary and did not reflect his true potential. He passed away on July 28, 1879, leaving behind a legacy that intertwines military history with the complexities of his Human Design. His profile as a 4/6 reflects a journey of learning and growth through personal experiences, embodying the Right Angle Cross of Consciousness (63/64 | 5/35) that speaks to his quest for understanding and awareness in a tumultuous life.

For more detailed information, you can visit his [Wikipedia biography](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm,_Duke_of_Mecklenburg-Schwerin).