Philip William, Elector Palatine

German nobleman
Person human Q60514
Philip William, Elector Palatine
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Philip William, Elector Palatine

Summary

Philip William, Elector Palatine is a human[1]. Born in Neuburg an der Donau[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1615[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on September 2, 1690[5]. He worked as an art collector[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philip William, Elector Palatine was born in Neuburg an der Donau[2].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine died in Vienna[4].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine was born on November 24, 1615[3].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine was born on January 1, 1615[8].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine died on September 2, 1690[5].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine died on January 1, 1690[9].
  • Burial took place at Bavaria[10].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's father was Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg[11].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's mother was Magdalene of Bavaria[12].
  • Among Philip William, Elector Palatine's spouses was Anna Catherine Constance Vasa[13].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine was married to Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt[14].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg[15].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine[16].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine[17].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg[18].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Count Palatine Francis Louis of Neuburg[19].
  • A child of Philip William, Elector Palatine was Maria Sofia of Neuburg[20].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine held citizenship in Electoral Palatinate[21].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's professions included art collector[6].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine held the position of Prince-Elector[22].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine is recorded as male[24].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[26].
  • Philip William, Elector Palatine's noble title is recorded as Count Palatine of the Rhine[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Neuburg an der Donau[2], Philip William, Elector Palatine… Recorded date of birth include November 24, 1615[3] and January 1, 1615[8]. His father was Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg[11]. His mother was Magdalene of Bavaria[12].

Career and Affiliations

Philip William, Elector Palatine worked as an art collector[6]. He held the position of Prince-Elector[22].

Recognition

Philip William, Elector Palatine received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Catherine Constance Vasa[13], a politician[28], 1619–1651[29], of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[30] and Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt[14], an aristocrat[31], 1635–1709[32], of Germany[33], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[34]. Children include Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg[15], a queen regnant[35], 1655–1720[36], of Electoral Palatinate[37]; Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine[16], a statesperson[38], 1658–1716[39], of Holy Roman Empire[40], awarded the Order of Saint Hubert[41]; Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine[17], a politician[42], 1661–1742[43], of Germany[44], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[45], specialised in governance[46]; Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg[18], a Catholic priest[47], 1663–1737[48], of Germany[49]; Count Palatine Francis Louis of Neuburg[19], a Catholic priest[50], 1664–1732[51], of Palatinate-Neuburg[52]; and Maria Sofia of Neuburg[20], a monarch[53], 1666–1699[54], of Holy Roman Empire[55], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 2, 1690[5] and January 1, 1690[9]. Philip William, Elector Palatine passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Bavaria[10].

Why It Matters

Philip William, Elector Palatine ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (625 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Philip William, Elector Palatine born?

Philip William, Elector Palatine was born in Neuburg an der Donau[2].

Where did Philip William, Elector Palatine die?

Philip William, Elector Palatine passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Philip William, Elector Palatine's parents?

Philip William, Elector Palatine's father was Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg[11]. Philip William, Elector Palatine's mother was Magdalene of Bavaria[12].

Who was Philip William, Elector Palatine married to?

Philip William, Elector Palatine's spouses include Anna Catherine Constance Vasa[13] and Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt[14].

What did Philip William, Elector Palatine do for work?

Philip William, Elector Palatine worked as art collector[6].

What awards did Philip William, Elector Palatine receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3h ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Magdalene of Bavaria
    Given name Philipp
    Place of birth Neuburg an der Donau
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Vida de el Serenismo Principe Elector D. Phelipe Guillelmo, conde palatino del Rhin
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