Hermann, Prince of Wied
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Hermann, Prince of Wied was a German
nobleman, elder son of Johann August Karl, Prince of Wied. He was the father of Queen Elisabeth of Romania
.
In 1842 with other 20 representatives of the German nobility
, founded the "Adelsverein
, Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas".
The settlement of New Wied, Texas, a few miles north of New Braunfels
on the Guadalupe River
located in the eastern side of Comal County
, was established after the epidemic of 1846, as more than 300 German settlers in the region had died. Also was established in Lavaca County, the village of Wied, Texas.
Hermann purchased a share in the society as he was engaged to the sister of Wilhelm, Duke of Nassau , the protector of the society. He took no active part in the society until 1847, when it became apparent because of debts and dissension, that a new more business like approach must be taken in order to save the reputations and investments of the noblemen. From 1847 Hermann’s director of business affairs, August von Bibra
was actively involved in the affairs of the Verein; and, when the prince was elected president in 1851 following Carl, 3rd Prince of Leiningen
, Bibra took over complete management of the enterprise. Bibra struggled to repay the Verein debts and to revitalize the emigration program for more than ten years.
, Princess Marie of Nassau
(1825–1902), daughter of William, Duke of Nassau
and his first wife Princess Louise of Saxe-Hildburghausen
.
They had three children:
German Empire
The German Empire refers to Germany during the "Second Reich" period from the unification of Germany and proclamation of Wilhelm I as German Emperor on 18 January 1871, to 1918, when it became a federal republic after defeat in World War I and the abdication of the Emperor, Wilhelm II.The German...
nobleman, elder son of Johann August Karl, Prince of Wied. He was the father of Queen Elisabeth of Romania
Elisabeth of Wied
-Titles and styles:*29 December 1843 – 15 November 1869: Her Serene Highness Princess Elisabeth of Wied*15 November 1869 – 26 March 1881: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Romania...
.
Early life
Hermann was the second child and first son of Johann August Karl, Prince of Wied (1779–1836), son of Friedrich Karl, Prince of Wied and Countess Marie of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, and his wife, Princess Sophie Auguste of Solms-Braunfels (1796–1855), daughter of Wilhelm, Prince of Solms-Braunfels and his wife Countess Auguste Franziska of Salm-Grumbach.Texas
German nobility
The German nobility was the elite hereditary ruling class or aristocratic class from ca. 500 B.C. to the Holy Roman Empire and what is now Germany.-Principles of German nobility:...
, founded the "Adelsverein
Adelsverein
Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas, better known as Adelsverein , organized on April 20, 1842, was a colonial attempt to establish a new Germany within the borders of Texas.-History:...
, Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas".
The settlement of New Wied, Texas, a few miles north of New Braunfels
New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels is a city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in the U.S. state of Texas that is a principal city of the metropolitan area. Braunfels means "brown rock" in German; the city is named for Braunfels, in Germany. The city's population was 57,740 as of the 2010 census, up 58% from the 2000...
on the Guadalupe River
Guadalupe River (Texas)
The Guadalupe River runs from Kerr County, Texas to San Antonio Bay on the Gulf of Mexico. The river is a popular destination for rafters and canoers. Larger cities along the river include New Braunfels, Kerrville, Seguin, Gonzales, Cuero, and Victoria...
located in the eastern side of Comal County
Comal County, Texas
Comal County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2010, its population was 108,472. Its seat is New Braunfels.Comal County is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History Timeline:...
, was established after the epidemic of 1846, as more than 300 German settlers in the region had died. Also was established in Lavaca County, the village of Wied, Texas.
Hermann purchased a share in the society as he was engaged to the sister of Wilhelm, Duke of Nassau , the protector of the society. He took no active part in the society until 1847, when it became apparent because of debts and dissension, that a new more business like approach must be taken in order to save the reputations and investments of the noblemen. From 1847 Hermann’s director of business affairs, August von Bibra
August von Bibra
August Ludwig Karl Georg Friedrich Freiherr von Bibra was director of the business affairs of Hermann, prince of Wied...
was actively involved in the affairs of the Verein; and, when the prince was elected president in 1851 following Carl, 3rd Prince of Leiningen
Carl, 3rd Prince of Leiningen
Carl Friedrich Wilhelm Emich, Prince of Leiningen was a German nobleman and the elder half-brother of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom.-Biography:...
, Bibra took over complete management of the enterprise. Bibra struggled to repay the Verein debts and to revitalize the emigration program for more than ten years.
Marriage
Hermann married on 20 June 1842 in BiebrichBiebrich, Rhineland Palatinate
Biebrich is a municipality in the district of Rhein-Lahn, in Rhineland-Palatinate, in western Germany....
, Princess Marie of Nassau
Princess Marie of Nassau
Princess Marie of Nassau was the eighth child and fourth daughter of William, Duke of Nassau and wife of Hermann, 4th Prince of Wied. She was the mother of Queen Elisabeth of Romania.-Early life:...
(1825–1902), daughter of William, Duke of Nassau
William, Duke of Nassau
Wilhelm, Duke of Nassau, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg was the father of Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Queen Sophia .-Biography:Wilhelm was the eldest son of Frederick...
and his first wife Princess Louise of Saxe-Hildburghausen
Princess Louise of Saxe-Hildburghausen
Princess Charlotte Luise Friederike Amalie Alexandrine of Saxe-Hildburghausen, full German name: Charlotte Luise Friederike Amalie Alexandrine, Prinzessin von Sachsen-Hildburghausen was a member of the House of Saxe-Hildburghausen and a Princess of Saxe-Hildburghausen Princess Charlotte Luise...
.
They had three children:
- Princess Elisabeth of WiedElisabeth of Wied-Titles and styles:*29 December 1843 – 15 November 1869: Her Serene Highness Princess Elisabeth of Wied*15 November 1869 – 26 March 1881: Her Royal Highness The Princess of Romania...
(29 December 1843 – 3 March 1916) married Carol I of RomaniaCarol I of RomaniaCarol I , born Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen was reigning prince and then King of Romania from 1866 to 1914. He was elected prince of Romania on 20 April 1866 following the overthrow of Alexandru Ioan Cuza by a palace coup...
, had issue. - William, Prince of WiedWilliam, Prince of WiedWilliam V, Prince of Wied was a German officer and politician, elder son of Hermann, Prince of Wied. He was the father of William, Prince of Albania and brother of Queen Elisabeth of Romania.-Early life:...
(22 August 1845 – 22 October 1907) married Princess Marie of the NetherlandsPrincess Marie of the NetherlandsPrincess Marie of the Netherlands was the fourth child and younger daughter of Prince Frederick of the Netherlands and wife of William, 5th Prince of Wied...
, had issue. - Prince Otto of Wied (22 November 1850 – 18 February 1862)
Titles and styles
- 22 May 1814 – 21 April 1836: His Serene Highness Prince Hermann of Wied
- 21 April 1836 – 5 March 1864: His Serene Highness The Prince of Wied