Louis II, Count of Nassau-Weilburg
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Louis II of Nassau-Weilburg (9 August 1565, Weilburg
– 8 November 1627, Saarbrücken
) was a count
of Nassau-Weilburg.
and Countess Anna of Nassau-Dillenburg
. His family moved in 1575 from Weilburg to Ottweiler
. After his education, he traveled through Europe, in particular the French-speaking part of Switzerland. He also visited France and princely courts in Germany. During his visit to William IV of Hesse-Kassel
, he met William's daughter Anna Maria and fell in love with her. He married her on 4 Juni 1589.
After Albert died on 11 November 1593, the inheritance was divided among his three sons. Louis received the areas Ottweiler, Homburg, Kirchheim and Lahr in the left bank of the Rhine. His brothers William (died: 25 November 1597) and John Casimir (died: 29 March 1602) chose the Weilburg part, which also fell to Louis after they died. Louis also inherited the territories of his uncle Philip IV of Nassau-Saarbrücken
(died: 12 March 1602) and John Louis II of Nassau-Wiesbaden (died: 9 June 1605), who was the last of his line. So he ended up combining the entire property of the Walram line in one hand.
Louis moved his seat of government to Saarbrücken Castle. He issued a series of regulations
, and provided a better education for his population (eg through the establishment of the Louis Gymnasium
Saarland in Saarbrücken
and the promotion of elementary schools. He committed himself to make the Saar navigable and supported many construction projects. Prosperity increased during his reign. However, the Thirty Years' War
also began during his reign.
He instructed his registrar Johann Andreae to reorganize the Saarbrücken Archives and the painter Henrich Dors from Altweilnau to design tomb for the Nassau family, resulting in a major "epitaph book" being published in 1632.
Louis had fourteen children, including four sons who survived him and his divided his inheritance: William Louis
, John
, Ernest Casimir
and Otto.
(1567–1626), daughter of Landgrave William IV
of Hesse-Kassel.
Weilburg
Weilburg is, with just under 14,000 inhabitants, the third biggest town in Limburg-Weilburg district in Hesse, Germany, after Limburg an der Lahn and Bad Camberg.- Location :...
– 8 November 1627, Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken is the capital of the state of Saarland in Germany. The city is situated at the heart of a metropolitan area that borders on the west on Dillingen and to the north-east on Neunkirchen, where most of the people of the Saarland live....
) was a count
Count
A count or countess is an aristocratic nobleman in European countries. The word count came into English from the French comte, itself from Latin comes—in its accusative comitem—meaning "companion", and later "companion of the emperor, delegate of the emperor". The adjective form of the word is...
of Nassau-Weilburg.
Life
Louis was the eldest son of Count Albert of Nassau-Weilburg-OttweilerAlbert, Count of Nassau-Weilburg
Albert of Nassau-Weilburg-Ottweiler , was a Count of the House of Nassau. His territory included the areas around Weilburg, Ottweiler and Lahr in the Black Forest...
and Countess Anna of Nassau-Dillenburg
Anna of Nassau-Dillenburg
Anna of Nassau-Dillenburg was a Flemish-German philanthropist.Anna was the eldest daughter of John IV, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, and his wife Maria, the daughter of John II, Count of Loon-Heinsberg. Anna was married firstly to Otto V 'the Magnanimous,' Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg...
. His family moved in 1575 from Weilburg to Ottweiler
Ottweiler
Ottweiler is a municipality, former seat of the district of Neunkirchen, in Saarland, Germany. It is situated on the river Blies, approx. 7 km north of Neunkirchen, and 25 km northeast of Saarbrücken.The town is notable for the Ottweiler porcelain....
. After his education, he traveled through Europe, in particular the French-speaking part of Switzerland. He also visited France and princely courts in Germany. During his visit to William IV of Hesse-Kassel
William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
William IV of Hesse-Kassel , also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel . He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.-Life:...
, he met William's daughter Anna Maria and fell in love with her. He married her on 4 Juni 1589.
After Albert died on 11 November 1593, the inheritance was divided among his three sons. Louis received the areas Ottweiler, Homburg, Kirchheim and Lahr in the left bank of the Rhine. His brothers William (died: 25 November 1597) and John Casimir (died: 29 March 1602) chose the Weilburg part, which also fell to Louis after they died. Louis also inherited the territories of his uncle Philip IV of Nassau-Saarbrücken
Philip IV, Count of Nassau-Weilburg
Philip IV of Nassau-Weilburg, also known as Philip III of Nassau-Saarbrücken was Count of Nassau-Weilburg from 1559 until his death and since 1574 also Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken. Both possessions belonged to the Walram line of the House of Nassau...
(died: 12 March 1602) and John Louis II of Nassau-Wiesbaden (died: 9 June 1605), who was the last of his line. So he ended up combining the entire property of the Walram line in one hand.
Louis moved his seat of government to Saarbrücken Castle. He issued a series of regulations
Regulation (law)
A regulation is a form of secondary legislation issued by a government minister under the authority of primary legislation. Regulations are used to make the detailed arrangements which give effect to the intent and purpose of primary legislation. Regulations are typically used to address matters of...
, and provided a better education for his population (eg through the establishment of the Louis Gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
Saarland in Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken
Saarbrücken is the capital of the state of Saarland in Germany. The city is situated at the heart of a metropolitan area that borders on the west on Dillingen and to the north-east on Neunkirchen, where most of the people of the Saarland live....
and the promotion of elementary schools. He committed himself to make the Saar navigable and supported many construction projects. Prosperity increased during his reign. However, the Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War
The Thirty Years' War was fought primarily in what is now Germany, and at various points involved most countries in Europe. It was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history....
also began during his reign.
He instructed his registrar Johann Andreae to reorganize the Saarbrücken Archives and the painter Henrich Dors from Altweilnau to design tomb for the Nassau family, resulting in a major "epitaph book" being published in 1632.
Louis had fourteen children, including four sons who survived him and his divided his inheritance: William Louis
William Louis, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken
William Louis of Nassau-Saarbrücken , was a Count of Saarbrücken.- Life :His parents were Louis II of Nassau-Weilburg and Landgravine Anna Maria of Hesse-Kassel...
, John
John, Count of Nassau-Idstein
Count John of Nassau-Idstein was Count of Nassau and Protestant Regent of Idstein.- Life :...
, Ernest Casimir
Ernest Casimir, Count of Nassau-Weilburg
Ernest Casimir of Nassau-Weilburg was the founder the younger line of Nassau-Weilburg.He was a son of Louis II, Count of Nassau-Weilburg and his wife Anna Maria of Hesse-Kassel .- Life :...
and Otto.
Marriage and issue
Louis married on 4 June 1589 Anna Maria of Hesse-KasselAnna Maria of Hesse-Kassel
Anna Maria of Hesse-Kassel was a princess of Hesse-Kassel by birth and by marriage Countess of Nassau-Saarbrücken.- Life :...
(1567–1626), daughter of Landgrave William IV
William IV, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel
William IV of Hesse-Kassel , also called William the Wise, was the first Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel . He was the founder of the oldest line, which survives to this day.-Life:...
of Hesse-Kassel.
- William LouisWilliam Louis, Count of Nassau-SaarbrückenWilliam Louis of Nassau-Saarbrücken , was a Count of Saarbrücken.- Life :His parents were Louis II of Nassau-Weilburg and Landgravine Anna Maria of Hesse-Kassel...
(1590–1640) married on 25 November 1615 Anna Amalia of Baden-DurlachAnna Amalia of Baden-DurlachAnna Amalia of Baden-Durlach was a daughter of Margrave George Frederick of Baden-Durlach and his first wife, Countess Juliana Ursula of Salm-Neuville...
(born: 9 July 1595; died: 18 November 1651), daughter of Margrave George Frederick of Baden-Durlach - Anna Sabina (1591–1593)
- Albert (1593–1595)
- Sophia Amalia (1594–1612)
- George Adolf (1595–1596)
- Philip (1597–1621)
- Louise Juliana (1598–1622)
- Moritz (1599–1601)
- Charles Ernest (1600–1604)
- Mary Elizabeth (1602–1626)
- JohnJohn, Count of Nassau-IdsteinCount John of Nassau-Idstein was Count of Nassau and Protestant Regent of Idstein.- Life :...
(1603–1677), Count of Nassau-Idstein
- married firstly on 6 June 1644 Sibylle Magdalene (born: 21 July 1605; died: 22 July 1644), daughter of Margrave George Frederick of Baden-Durlach
- married secondly in 1646 Countess Anna of Leiningen-Falkenburg (1625-1668)
- Dorothea (1605–1620)
- Ernest CasimirErnest Casimir, Count of Nassau-WeilburgErnest Casimir of Nassau-Weilburg was the founder the younger line of Nassau-Weilburg.He was a son of Louis II, Count of Nassau-Weilburg and his wife Anna Maria of Hesse-Kassel .- Life :...
(1607–1655), Count of Nassau-Weilburg
- married in 1634 Countess Anna Maria of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Homburg (1610-1656)
- Otto (1610–1632)