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Louis Charles, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen

Louis Charles, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen (4 June 1684 – 11 October 1707) was a German nobleman and ruler from the House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg, cadet line of the House of Oldenburg.

Early life

Louis Charles was the second son of Duke Christian Adolph of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen and Duchess Eleonore Charlotte of Saxe-Lauenburg.

Succession

In 1707, Louis succeeded his elder brother Leopold Christian as Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen. However, he died later that year.

Marriage and children

In 1705, Louis married Anna Barbara Dorothea (1670-1739) in Ottensen, near Hamburg. She was the daughter of Barthold Dietrich and Sophie Margarete . Although she belonged to lower nobility, their marriage was recognized as equal and their children thus had succession rights and were able to inherit the Duchy. They had:

  • Eleonore Charlotte (2 September 1706 – 9 February 1708)
  • Christian Adolph II (16 September 1707 – 26 March 1709)

His son Christian succeeded as Christian II Adolph, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen. As he was still a minor, he reigned under the regency. With his death in 1709, the Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Franzhagen line died out.

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