He was the jungest brother of the ruling Duke Carl August.

From 1781 on, Duchess Anna Amalia used Tiefurt as a summer residence, which became a lively centre for the court. 

She continued to improve and embellish the garden.

After her death, it was somewhat neglected, however it was restored again between 1846 and 1850 by the famous landscape architect and Court Gardener Eduard Petzold.

Today the mansion houses an interesting collection furniture, sculptures, porcelain, drawings, etc., from Duchess Anna Amalia and the Ducal family.

Tiefurt House, now a museum, and its park, are open to the public.

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