Francis Erdmann, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
Appearance
Francis Erdmann | |
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Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg | |
Reign | 1665–1666 |
Predecessor | Julius Henry |
Successor | Julius Francis |
Born | Theusing | 25 February 1629
Died | 30 July 1666 Schwarzenbek | (aged 37)
Consort | Sibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg |
House | House of Ascania |
Father | Julius Henry, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg |
Mother | Elisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg |
Religion | Lutheran |
Francis Erdmann of Saxe-Lauenburg (Theusing, 25 February 1629 – 30 July 1666, Schwarzenbek), was duke of Saxe-Lauenburg between 1665 and 1666. He was the eldest son of Duke Julius Henry and his second wife Elisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg, daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg.
Marriage
[edit]In 1654 Francis Erdmann married his half-cousin Sibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg (30 July 1625 – 1 August 1703, Ratzeburg), daughter of Duke Augustus. Since their marriage remained without heir Francis Erdmann was succeeded by his half-brother Julius Francis.