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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Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine

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 (707 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 state administration[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 received the Knight of the Garter[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 state administration[23], politics[24], and governance[25]. Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine held the position of Count Palatine of the Rhine[26].

Recognition

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine received the Knight of the Garter[27].

Personal Life

Spouses include Landgravine Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel[13], 1627–1686[28]; Marie Luise von Degenfeld[14], a lady-in-waiting[29], 1634–1677[30], of Germany[31]; and Elisabeth Hollander von Bernau[15], 1659–1702[32]. Children include Charles II, Elector Palatine[16], a collector[33], 1651–1685[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[36]; Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, Duchess of Orléans[17], a writer[37], 1652–1721[38], of Electoral Palatinate[39]; Karl Ludwig von der Pfalz[18], a military officer[40], 1658–1688[41], of Germany[42]; Friedrich von der Pfalz[19], 1653–1653[43]; Karoline Elisabeth Raugräfin zu Pfalz[20], 1659–1696[44]; and Luise von der Pfalz[21], a Hofmeister[45], 1661–1733[46], of Germany[47].

Death and Burial

Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine died on August 28, 1680[5]. He passed away 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 (707 views/month, #7,140 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

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[27].

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.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [26] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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