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Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels

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Carl Christian Erdmann, duke of Württemberg-Oels (1716–1792) (circle of Jacopo Amigoni)

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

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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

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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:

References

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  1. ^ 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.
Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels
Born: 26 October 1716 Died: 14 December 1792
Preceded by Duke of Oels
1744-1792
Succeeded by
Preceded by Duke of Bernstadt
1745-1792