Ludwig Wilhelm Geldricus Ernst of Bentheim and Steinfurt
Ludwig Wilhelm Geldricus Ernst zu Bentheim and Steinfurt (born October 1, 1756 at Steinfurt Castle ; † August 20, 1817 ) was an imperial count, from 1817 prince, from the house of Bentheim-Steinfurt .
Life
He was the second son of Count Karl Paul Ernst von Bentheim-Steinfurt and Charlotte Sophie von Nassau-Siegen . Since his brother Karl (* February 13, 1753; † September 5, 1772) died before both father, Ludwig was his successor as Count von Steinfurt in 1780 .
Marriage and offspring
On July 17, 1776, he married Juliane Wilhelmine von Schleswig-Holstein-Glücksburg (* April 30, 1754, † September 14, 1823) the daughter of Duke Friedrich zu Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg . The couple had the following eight children:
- Henriette (June 10, 1777; † December 8, 1851) ⚭ 1802 Karl Ludwig August zu Solms-Hohensolms-Lich (* 1762; † 1807)
- Christian (* 1778; † 1789)
- Alexius (born January 20, 1781; † November 3, 1866), Ludwig's successor as Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt
- Wilhelm (April 17, 1782 - October 12, 1839)
- Ludwig (November 22, 1787 - February 4, 1876)
- Charlotte (May 5, 1789 - January 6, 1874)
- Eugene (March 28, 1791 - December 4, 1871)
- Sophie (January 16, 1794; † May 6, 1873) ⚭ September 10, 1823 Karl von Hessen-Philippsthal-Barchfeld (* June 27, 1784; † July 17, 1854)
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Karl Paul Ernst |
Head of the House of Bentheim and Steinfurt 1780–1817 |
Alexius |
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| SURNAME | Bentheim and Steinfurt, Ludwig Wilhelm Geldricus Ernst to |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 1, 1756 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | at Steinfurt Castle |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 20, 1817 |