Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels
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Karl Christian Erdmann of Württemberg-Oels (26 October 1716 in Wilhelminenort near Bernstadt – 14 December 1792 in Oels) was ruling duke of Württemberg-Oels and Bernstadt.
Early life
[edit]He was the only son of Christian Ulrich II, Duke of Württemberg-Wilhelminenort and his wife, Countess Philippine Charlotte of Redern-Krappitz (1691–1758).[1]
In 1755 he was one of fourteen nobleman that founded the Order of Saint Joachim.
Marriage and issue
[edit]He married, in 1741, Countess Marie Sophie Wilhelmine of Solms-Laubach (1721–1793), daughter of Count Friedrich Ernst of Solms-Laubach (1671–1723) and his wife, Fredericka Charlotte of Stolberg-Gedern (1686–1739). They had two children:
- Friederike Sophie Charlotte Auguste (1 August 1751 – 4 November 1789), who married Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels.
- Friedrich Christian Karl (1757–1759), died in infancy.
References
[edit]- ^ Genealogie ascendante jusqu'au quatrieme degre inclusivement de tous les Rois et Princes de maisons souveraines de l'Europe actuellement vivans [Genealogy up to the fourth degree inclusive of all the Kings and Princes of sovereign houses of Europe currently living] (in French). Bourdeaux: Frederic Guillaume Birnstiel. 1768. p. 113.
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