Louis, Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg
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Louis of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (20 October 1696, Langenburg
– 16 January 1765, ibid.) wasa Count of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. On 7 January 1764, he was elevated to Imperial Prince by Emperor Francis I
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He was a son of Count Albert Wolfgang of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and Countess Sophia Amalia of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
During Louis's reign some modifications to Langenburg Castle were made: the east wing was provided with its present form and further modifications in the Baroque style took place. He also built, as his sommer residence, the Lustschloss
Ludwigsruhe on the land of the former hamlet of Lindenbronn, next to the hunting park created in 1588.
and his wife Countess Philippine Henriette of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (a sister of his father).
The marriage produced thirteen children:
Langenburg
Langenburg is a town in the district of Schwäbisch Hall, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located on a hill above the river Jagst, 18 km northeast of Schwäbisch Hall...
– 16 January 1765, ibid.) wasa Count of Hohenlohe-Langenburg. On 7 January 1764, he was elevated to Imperial Prince by Emperor Francis I
Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
Francis I was Holy Roman Emperor and Grand Duke of Tuscany, though his wife effectively executed the real power of those positions. With his wife, Maria Theresa, he was the founder of the Habsburg-Lorraine dynasty...
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He was a son of Count Albert Wolfgang of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and Countess Sophia Amalia of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
During Louis's reign some modifications to Langenburg Castle were made: the east wing was provided with its present form and further modifications in the Baroque style took place. He also built, as his sommer residence, the Lustschloss
Lustschloss
A Lustschloss is a small palace which served the private pleasure of its owner, usually the ruler of the area. It is located in, and was inhabited for court, ceremonial, and state duties.A Lustschloss is often coupled with a Jagdschloss...
Ludwigsruhe on the land of the former hamlet of Lindenbronn, next to the hunting park created in 1588.
Marriage and issue
On 23 January 1723 he married his cousin, Countess Eleanor of Nassau-Saarbrücken (1707–1769), daughter of Count Louis Crato of Nassau-SaarbrückenLouis Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken
Louis Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken was the son of Count Gustav Adolph of Nassau-Saarbrücken and Clara Eleanor, Countess of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein. He was educated at Neuenstein with his uncle, Count Wolfgang Julius of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein, and later in Tübingen...
and his wife Countess Philippine Henriette of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (a sister of his father).
The marriage produced thirteen children:
- Christian AlbertChristian Albert, Prince of Hohenlohe-LangenburgChristian Albert, Prince zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg was the second ruling Prince of the House of Hohenlohe-Langenburg and a Dutch lieutenant-general....
(1726–1789), Prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg - Frederick Charles (1728-1728)
- Sophie Henriette (1729–1735)
- Auguste Caroline (1731–1736)
- Charlotte Louise (1732–1777), married Prince Frederick Christian of Hohenlohe-Kirchberg
- Juliane Eleonore (1734–1813), married Prince Albert of Hohenlohe-Ingelfingen
- Frederick William (1736,-1753)
- Philip Charles (1738–1805)
- Frederick Augustus (1740–1810)
- Gottfried Louis (1742–1765)
- Christiane Henriette (1744-1744)
- Christiane Caroline (1746–1750)
- Frederick Ernest (1750–1794), married Magdalena Adriana van Haren