Frederick, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
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Frederick of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein (German: Friedrich) (11 April 1557 – 17 December 1597) was the Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
from 1569 until 1597.
in 1557 as the fourth son of Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
. After his father's death in 1569, Frederick and his brothers partitioned his territories: Frederick received a chip of territory of the Duchy of Neuburg around Vohenstrauss. Frederick died in Castle Frierichsburg in 1597 and was buried in Lauingen.
, on 26 February 1687 and had the following children:
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around Vohenstrauß and Parkstein in modern northeastern Bavaria, Germany....
from 1569 until 1597.
Life
Frederick was born in MeisenheimMeisenheim
Meisenheim is a town in the district of Bad Kreuznach, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the river Glan, approx. 25 km south-west of Bad Kreuznach.Meisenheim is the seat of the Verbandsgemeinde Meisenheim....
in 1557 as the fourth son of Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
Count Palatine Wolfgang of Zweibrücken was member of the Wittelsbach family of the Counts Palatine and Duke of Zweibrücken 1532–1559.-Biography:...
. After his father's death in 1569, Frederick and his brothers partitioned his territories: Frederick received a chip of territory of the Duchy of Neuburg around Vohenstrauss. Frederick died in Castle Frierichsburg in 1597 and was buried in Lauingen.
Marriage
Frederick married Katharina Sophie of Legnica (August 07, 1561 - May 10, 1608), daughter of Duke Henry XIHenry XI of Legnica
Henry XI of Legnica , was a thrice Duke of Legnica: 1551-1556 , 1559–1576 and 1580-1581.He was the eldest son of Frederick III, Duke of Legnica, by his wife Katharina, daughter of Henry V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.-Early years:...
, on 26 February 1687 and had the following children:
- Anne Sophie (25 November 1588 - 21 March 1589)
- George Frederick (8 March 1590 - 20 July 1590)
- Frederick Casimir (8 March 1590 - 16 July 1590)
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| Wolfgang Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken Count Palatine Wolfgang of Zweibrücken was member of the Wittelsbach family of the Counts Palatine and Duke of Zweibrücken 1532–1559.-Biography:... of Palatinate-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... |
Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein Palatinate-Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein was a state of the Holy Roman Empire based around Vohenstrauß and Parkstein in modern northeastern Bavaria, Germany.... 1569 - 1597 |
Philip Louis Philip Louis, Count Palatine of Neuburg Philip Louis of Neuburg was the Duke of Palatinate-Neuburg from 1569 until 1614.-Life:Philip Louis was born in Zweibrücken in 1547 as the eldest son of Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. After his father's death in 1569, his lands were partitioned between Philip Louis and his four brothers -... of Palatinate-Neuburg Palatinate-Neuburg Palatinate-Neuburg is a former territory of the Holy Roman Empire, founded in 1505. Its capital was Neuburg an der Donau. Its area was about 2,750 km², with a population of some 100,000.-History:... |