Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria

Elector Palatine (1742-1777), Elector of Bavaria (1777-1799)
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Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria

Summary

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria is a human[1]. Born in Drogenbos[2], he… he was born on December 11, 1724[3]. He died in Nymphenburg Palace[4]. He died on February 16, 1799[5]. He worked as a dignitary[6] and art collector[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Drogenbos[2], Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria…
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria passed away in Nymphenburg Palace[4].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was born on December 11, 1724[3].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria died on February 16, 1799[5].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria is buried at Theatine Church[9].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's father was John Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach[10].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's mother was Maria Henriette de La Tour d'Auvergne[11].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was married to Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach[12].
  • Among Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's spouses was Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este[13].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Karoline Franziska Dorothea von Parkstein[14].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Eleonore von Bretzenheim[15].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Karoline von Bretzenheim[16].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Karl August Friedrich Joseph von Bretzenheim[17].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Friederike von Bretzenheim[18].
  • A child of Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria was Stephan von Stengel[19].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held citizenship in Electorate of Bavaria[20].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's professions included dignitary[6].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's professions included art collector[7].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[21].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of duke[22].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of Prince-Elector[23].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of margrave[24].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of duke[25].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria held the position of duke[26].
  • Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's place of birth was Drogenbos[2]. He was born on December 11, 1724[3]. His father was John Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach[10]. His mother was Maria Henriette de La Tour d'Auvergne[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dignitary[6] and art collector[7]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[21], a historical position[28]; duke[22], a noble title[29]; and margrave[24], a noble title[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], a grade of an order[31]; Order of Saint Hubert[32]; and Fellow of the Royal Society[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach[12], 1721–1794[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Order of Saint Elisabeth[36] and Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este[13], 1776–1848[37], of Electorate of Bavaria[38], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[39]. Children include Karoline Franziska Dorothea von Parkstein[14], 1762–1816[40], of Germany[41]; Eleonore von Bretzenheim[15], 1771–1832[42], of Germany[43]; Karoline von Bretzenheim[16], 1768–1786[44], of Germany[45]; Karl August Friedrich Joseph von Bretzenheim[17], 1768–1823[46], of Germany[47]; Friederike von Bretzenheim[18], a nun[48], 1771–1816[49], of Germany[50]; and Stephan von Stengel[19], a politician[51], 1750–1822[52], of Germany[53], specialised in politics[54].

Death and Burial

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria died on February 16, 1799[5]. He passed away in Nymphenburg Palace[4]. Burial took place at Theatine Church[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria include Stachus[55], a square[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1791[58] and Karlstor (München)[59], a gate tower[60], in Germany[61].

Why It Matters

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Stachus[55], a square[56], in Germany[57], founded in 1791[58] and Karlstor (München)[59], a gate tower[60], in Germany[61].

FAQs

Where was Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria born?

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's place of birth was Drogenbos[2].

Where did Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria die?

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria died in Nymphenburg Palace[4].

Who were Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's parents?

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's father was John Christian, Count Palatine of Sulzbach[10]. Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's mother was Maria Henriette de La Tour d'Auvergne[11].

Who was Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria married to?

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria's spouses include Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach[12] and Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este[13].

What did Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria do for work?

Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria worked as dignitary[6] and art collector[7].

What awards did Charles Theodore, Elector of Bavaria receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[27], Order of Saint Hubert[32], and Fellow of the Royal Society[33].

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    Spouse Countess Palatine Elisabeth Auguste of Sulzbach, Archduchess Maria Leopoldine of Austria-Este
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