Rudolf Christian
Rudolf Christian (born June 25, 1602 ; † April 16, 1628 in Berum ) was Count of East Frisia (House of Cirksena ) from 1625 to 1628 . During his reign, East Friesland was visited as a retreat and quarters for foreign troops who were involved in the Thirty Years War , and the beginning of the fen culture .
He was the second son of Enno III. from his second marriage to Anna von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf . He achieved a balance with the ranks that gradually paid homage to him , ultimately even the city of Emden . Under his leadership, the Harlingerland was finally incorporated into the county of East Friesland. This is manifested in the six-shielded East Frisian coat of arms , which was valid until the end of the county in 1744 and was introduced under his rule in 1625.
He died at the age of only 26 of a stab in the left eye that he got during a dispute at the castle from a lieutenant of the Imperial General Gallas , who was billeted in Berum . At that time he was engaged to a princess from Brunswick .
Since Rudolf Christian was childless, his brother Ulrich II succeeded him as Count of East Frisia.
See also
Literature and Sources
- Ernst Esselborn: The Cirksena family. The chiefs, counts and princes of East Friesland. sn, Berlin 1945.
- H. Reimers : East Frisia until the extinction of his princely house. Friesen-Verlag, Bremen 1925 (reprint. Sendet, Vaduz 1991).
- Martin Tielke (Ed.): Biographical Lexicon for East Frisia . 4 volumes. Ostfriesische Landschaftliche Verlags- und Vertriebsgesellschaft, Aurich 1993–1997, ISBN 3-925365-75-3 (Vol. 1), ISBN 3-932206-00-2 (Vol. 2), ISBN 3-932206-22-3 (Vol . 3). ( online )
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Enno III. |
Count of East Frisia 1625–1628 |
Ulrich II. |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Rudolf Christian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Count of East Friesland (1625-1628) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 25, 1602 |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 16, 1628 |
| Place of death | Berum |