LUDWIGSLUST

ludwigslust, a town of germany, in the grand-duchy of mecklenburg-schwerin, 22 m. by rail s. by e. of schwerin. pop. (1905) 6728. the castle was built by the duke of mecklenburg-schwerin, frederick ii., in 1772-1776. there is also another ducal residence, a fine park and a monument of the grand duke, frederick francis i. (d. 1837). the town has a church constructed on the model of a greek temple. it has manufactures of chemicals and other small industries. ludwigslust was founded by the duke frederick, being named after this duke's father, christian louis ii. it became a town in 1876.