Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine

Elector palatine of the Rhine (1617–1680)
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Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine
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Summary

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine is a human[1]. He was born in Heidelberg[2]. He was born on December 22, 1617[3]. He died in Edingen-Neckarhausen[4]. He died on August 28, 1680[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine died in Edingen-Neckarhausen[4].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was born on December 22, 1617[3].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine died on August 28, 1680[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg[10].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[11].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[12].
  • Among Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's spouses was Landgravine Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel[13].
  • Among Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's spouses was Marie Luise von Degenfeld[14].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was married to Elisabeth Hollander von Bernau[15].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Charles II, Elector Palatine[16].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, Duchess of Orléans[17].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Karl Ludwig von der Pfalz[18].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Friedrich von der Pfalz[19].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Karoline Elisabeth Raugräfin zu Pfalz[20].
  • A child of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was Luise von der Pfalz[21].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine held citizenship in Electoral Palatinate[22].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's professions included art collector[6].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's professions included statesperson[7].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine worked as a politician[8].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's field of work was central government[23].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's field of work was politics[24].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's field of work was governance[25].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine held the position of Count Palatine of the Rhine[26].
  • Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine held the position of Elector Palatine[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Heidelberg[2], Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine… he was born on December 22, 1617[3]. His father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8]. Fields of work include central government[23], politics[24], and governance[25]. Positions held include Count Palatine of the Rhine[26] and Elector Palatine[27].

Recognition

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine received the Knight of the Garter[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Landgravine Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel[13], 1627–1686[29]; Marie Luise von Degenfeld[14], a lady-in-waiting[30], 1634–1677[31], of Germany[32]; and Elisabeth Hollander von Bernau[15], 1659–1702[33]. Children include Charles II, Elector Palatine[16], a collector[34], 1651–1685[35], of Germany[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[37]; Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, Duchess of Orléans[17], a writer[38], 1652–1721[39], of Electoral Palatinate[40]; Karl Ludwig von der Pfalz[18], a military officer[41], 1658–1688[42], of Germany[43]; Friedrich von der Pfalz[19], 1653–1653[44]; Karoline Elisabeth Raugräfin zu Pfalz[20], 1659–1696[45]; and Luise von der Pfalz[21], a Hofmeister[46], 1661–1733[47], of Germany[48].

Death and Burial

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine died on August 28, 1680[5]. He died in Edingen-Neckarhausen[4]. Burial took place at Church of the Holy Spirit, Heidelberg[10].

Why It Matters

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine born?

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine was born in Heidelberg[2].

Where did Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine die?

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine passed away in Edingen-Neckarhausen[4].

Who were Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's parents?

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's father was Frederick V of the Palatinate[11]. Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's mother was Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia[12].

Who was Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine married to?

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine's spouses include Landgravine Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel[13], Marie Luise von Degenfeld[14], and Elisabeth Hollander von Bernau[15].

What did Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine do for work?

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine worked as art collector[6], statesperson[7], and politician[8].

What awards did Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Field of work → central government, politics, governance
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