Christian Frederick of Stolberg-Wernigerode
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Count Friedrich Christian of Stolberg-Wernigerode ' onMouseout='HidePop("19606")' href="/topics/Wernigerode_Castle">Wernigerode Castle
– 26 May 1824, Pieszyce
) succeeded his father as ruler of the County of Wernigerode
in 1778.
and Princess Anna of Anhalt-Köthen. He was a member of the noble family Stolberg.
During his studies in Halle from 1764 to 1767 he joined the freemason lodge . In the summer of 1767 he obtained the fourth and later the fifth grade at the lodge in Leipzig
.
Count Christian Frederick was until 1796 dean of Halberstadt
and provost of Walbeck
. He was made a Knight of the Order of Saint John in 1790 by Prince Augustus Ferdinand of Prussia. In 1797 he was made a Knight of the Prussia
n Order of the Red Eagle
and in 1803, a member of the Order of the Black Eagle
.
Among the count's friends were the poets Anna Louisa Karsch
and Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim
.
, Janowice Wielkie
and Grodztwo in Silesia
. In a deed of 18 December 1815, he left the Lordship of Pieszyce as special fideicommiss and majorat
to his second son, Count Ferdinand, and Janowice Wielkie to his third son, Count Constantine, and Grodztwo to his fourth son, Count Anton
. They founded the Silesian branch of the Stolberg-Wernigerode family. They kept their possessions in Silesia until they were expelled in 1945.
He left the County of Wernigerode to his eldest son, Count Henry
.
Wernigerode Castle
Wernigerode Castle is a castle located in the Harz mountains above the town of Wernigerode in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The present-day building, finished in the late 19th century, is similar in style to Neuschwanstein Castle, though its foundations are much older...
– 26 May 1824, Pieszyce
Pieszyce
Pieszyce is a town in Dzierżoniów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany.It lies approximately east of Dzierżoniów, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław....
) succeeded his father as ruler of the County of Wernigerode
County of Wernigerode
The County of Wernigerode was a county of the Holy Roman Empire, located in the Harzgau region of the former Duchy of Saxony, at the northern foot of the Harz mountain range...
in 1778.
Life
Count Christian Frederick was the only son of Count Henry Ernest of Stolberg-WernigerodeHenry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode
Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode was a German politician, canon, dean and author of many hymns. He also published some poetry and collections of songs. He was Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1771 until his death.- Life :...
and Princess Anna of Anhalt-Köthen. He was a member of the noble family Stolberg.
During his studies in Halle from 1764 to 1767 he joined the freemason lodge . In the summer of 1767 he obtained the fourth and later the fifth grade at the lodge in Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
.
Count Christian Frederick was until 1796 dean of Halberstadt
Halberstadt
Halberstadt is a town in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt and the capital of the district of Harz. It is located on the German Half-Timbered House Road and the Magdeburg–Thale railway....
and provost of Walbeck
Walbeck, Börde
Walbeck is a village and a former municipality in the Börde district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2010, it is part of the town Oebisfelde-Weferlingen....
. He was made a Knight of the Order of Saint John in 1790 by Prince Augustus Ferdinand of Prussia. In 1797 he was made a Knight of the Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
n Order of the Red Eagle
Order of the Red Eagle
The Order of the Red Eagle was an order of chivalry of the Kingdom of Prussia. It was awarded to both military personnel and civilians, to recognize valor in combat, excellence in military leadership, long and faithful service to the kingdom, or other achievements...
and in 1803, a member of the Order of the Black Eagle
Order of the Black Eagle
The Order of the Black Eagle was the highest order of chivalry in the Kingdom of Prussia. The order was founded on 17 January 1701 by Elector Friedrich III of Brandenburg . In his Dutch exile after WWI, deposed Emperor Wilhelm II continued to award the order to his family...
.
Among the count's friends were the poets Anna Louisa Karsch
Anna Louisa Karsch
Anna Louisa Karsch was a German autodidact and poet from the Silesia region, known to her contemporaries as “Die Karschin”.-Life:...
and Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim
Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim
Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim was a German poet.- Life :Gleim was born at Ermsleben near Halberstadt. Having studied law at the University of Halle he became secretary to Prince William of Brandenburg-Schwedt at Berlin, where he made the acquaintance of Ewald von Kleist, whose devoted friend he...
.
Possessions
On 8 June 1765, his maternal great-uncle Count Johann Erdmann of Promnitz left him the Lordships of PieszycePieszyce
Pieszyce is a town in Dzierżoniów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany.It lies approximately east of Dzierżoniów, and south-west of the regional capital Wrocław....
, Janowice Wielkie
Janowice Wielkie
Janowice Wielkie is a village in Jelenia Góra County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Janowice Wielkie. Prior to 1945 it was in Germany...
and Grodztwo in Silesia
Silesia
Silesia is a historical region of Central Europe located mostly in Poland, with smaller parts also in the Czech Republic, and Germany.Silesia is rich in mineral and natural resources, and includes several important industrial areas. Silesia's largest city and historical capital is Wrocław...
. In a deed of 18 December 1815, he left the Lordship of Pieszyce as special fideicommiss and majorat
Majorat
Majorat is the right of succession to property according to age . A majorat would be inherited by the oldest son, or if there was no son, the nearest relative. This law existed in some of the European countries and was designed to prevent the distribution of wealthy estates between many members of...
to his second son, Count Ferdinand, and Janowice Wielkie to his third son, Count Constantine, and Grodztwo to his fourth son, Count Anton
Anton of Stolberg-Wernigerode
Count Anton zu Stolberg-Wernigerode , was chief minister in Magdeburg, governor in the Prussian Province of Saxony and Prussian Minister of State.- Life :...
. They founded the Silesian branch of the Stolberg-Wernigerode family. They kept their possessions in Silesia until they were expelled in 1945.
He left the County of Wernigerode to his eldest son, Count Henry
Henry of Stolberg-Wernigerode
Count Henry of Stolberg-Wernigerode succeeded his father in 1824 as ruler of the County of Wernigerode.- Life :...
.
Issue
He was married to Auguste Countess Eleonore of Stolberg-Stolberg (born: 10 January 1748; died: 12 December 1821) daughter of Count Christoph Louis of Stolberg-Stolberg. The couple had the following children:- Anne (1770–1819), married in1797 Baron Alexander of Wylich
- Louise (1771–1856), married in 1807 Maurice Haubold of Schönberg
- HenryHenry of Stolberg-WernigerodeCount Henry of Stolberg-Wernigerode succeeded his father in 1824 as ruler of the County of Wernigerode.- Life :...
(1772–1854), married in 1799 Princess Jenny of Schönburg-Waldenburg - Marie (1774–1810), married in 1803 Prince Henry LIV Reuss of Lobenstein
- Ferdinand (born: 18 October 1775; died 20 May 1854), married on 25 May 1802 Countess Marie Agnes of Stolberg-Stolberg
- Friederike (1776–1858), married in 1806 Henry Louis Burgrave and Count of Dohna-Schlodien
- Ernestine (1778–1781)
- Constantine (born: 25 September 1779; died: 19 August 1817 in KarlsbadKarlovy VaryKarlovy Vary is a spa city situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře and Teplá, approximately west of Prague . It is named after King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370...
), married on 30 September 1804, Baroness Ernestine von der Reck - Theodore (1783–1786)
- AntonAnton of Stolberg-WernigerodeCount Anton zu Stolberg-Wernigerode , was chief minister in Magdeburg, governor in the Prussian Province of Saxony and Prussian Minister of State.- Life :...
(1785–1854), married on 12 June 1809, Baroness Louise von der Recke