Christian III, Count Palatine of Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken
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Christian III was the Duke of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
from 1717 until 1731, the Duke of Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken
from 1731 until 1735, and the Count of Rappoltstein from 1699 until 1735.
in 1674 as the only surviving son of Christian II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
. In 1699 he was made the Count of Rappolstein by his father, and in 1717 succeeded him in the remainder of his territories after his death. In 1731 he inherited the Duchy of Zweibrücken from Gustavus Samuel Leopold, and he renamed his territories to Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken. Christian died in Zweibrücken
in 1735 and was buried in the Alexanderkirche.
(1704 – 25 March 1774) on 21 September 1719 and had the following children:
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around Birkenfeld in modern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was created in 1569 in the partition of Palatinate-Zweibrücken after the death of Wolfgang for his youngest son Charles I...
from 1717 until 1731, the Duke of Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken
Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken
Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around the Duchy of Zweibrücken in modern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany....
from 1731 until 1735, and the Count of Rappoltstein from 1699 until 1735.
Life
Christian was born in StrasbourgStrasbourg
Strasbourg is the capital and principal city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Located close to the border with Germany, it is the capital of the Bas-Rhin département. The city and the region of Alsace are historically German-speaking,...
in 1674 as the only surviving son of Christian II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
Christian II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld
Christian II was the Duke of Birkenfeld-Bischweiler from 1654 until 1717, the Duke of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld from 1671 until 1717, and the Count of Rappoltstein from 1673 until 1699.-Life:...
. In 1699 he was made the Count of Rappolstein by his father, and in 1717 succeeded him in the remainder of his territories after his death. In 1731 he inherited the Duchy of Zweibrücken from Gustavus Samuel Leopold, and he renamed his territories to Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken. Christian died in Zweibrücken
Zweibrücken
Zweibrücken is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, on the Schwarzbach river.- Name :Zweibrücken appears in Latin texts as Geminus Pons and Bipontum, in French texts as Deux-Ponts. The name derives from Middle High German Zweinbrücken...
in 1735 and was buried in the Alexanderkirche.
Marriage
Christian married Caroline of Nassau-SaarbrückenCaroline of Nassau-Saarbrücken
Caroline of Nassau-Saarbrücken was Countess Palatine and by marriage Countess Palatine of Palatinate-Zweibrücken.- Biography :...
(1704 – 25 March 1774) on 21 September 1719 and had the following children:
- Caroline Henrietta Christine (9 March 1721 – 30 March 1774)
- ChristianChristian IV, Count Palatine of ZweibrückenChristian IV, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1735 to 1775. He was the son of Christian III, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken and Caroline of Nassau-Saarbrücken.In 1751 he married, morganatically, Maria Johanna Camasse...
(6 September 1722 – 5 September 1775) - Frederick MichaelCount Palatine Frederick Michael of ZweibrückenFrederick Michael, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was a member of the Wittelsbach dynasty. He was the father of Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria...
(27 February 1724 – 15 August 1767) - Christina Henrietta (16 November 1725 – 11 February 1816)
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Christian III |
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| Christian II Christian II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld Christian II was the Duke of Birkenfeld-Bischweiler from 1654 until 1717, the Duke of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld from 1671 until 1717, and the Count of Rappoltstein from 1673 until 1699.-Life:... |
Duke of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around Birkenfeld in modern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was created in 1569 in the partition of Palatinate-Zweibrücken after the death of Wolfgang for his youngest son Charles I... 1717–1731 |
Duke of Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken Palatinate-Birkenfeld-Zweibrücken was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around the Duchy of Zweibrücken in modern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.... 1731–1735 |
Christian IV Christian IV, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken Christian IV, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld was Duke of Zweibrücken from 1735 to 1775. He was the son of Christian III, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken and Caroline of Nassau-Saarbrücken.In 1751 he married, morganatically, Maria Johanna Camasse... |
| Gustavus Samuel Leopold | Duke of Zweibrücken Palatinate-Zweibrücken Palatinate-Zweibrücken is a former state of the Holy Roman Empire. Its capital was Zweibrücken.-Overview:→ History before 1394 see main article County of Zweibrücken→ History before 1444 see main article County of Veldenz... 1731 |
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| Christian II Christian II, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld Christian II was the Duke of Birkenfeld-Bischweiler from 1654 until 1717, the Duke of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld from 1671 until 1717, and the Count of Rappoltstein from 1673 until 1699.-Life:... |
Count of Rappoltstein 1699–1735 |
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