Christian Ulrich I, Duke of Württemberg-Oels facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christian Ulrich I, Duke of Württemberg-Oels |
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| Christian Ulrich thaler 1681, Oels | |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Elisabeth of Anhalt-Bernburg Sibylle Maria of Saxe-Merseburg Sophie Wilhelmine of East Frisia Sophia of Mecklenburg-Güstrow |
| Noble family | House of Württemberg |
| Father | Silvius I Nimrod, Duke of Württemberg-Oels |
| Mother | Elisabeth Marie, Duchess of Oels |
| Born | 9 April 1652 Oels Castle in Oels |
| Died | 5 April 1704 (aged 51) Oels Castle in Oels |
Duke Christian Ulrich I of Württemberg-Oels was a German nobleman who lived from 1652 to 1704. He was a Duke, which means he was a ruler of different areas called duchies. He first ruled the Duchy of Württemberg-Bernstadt and later the Duchy of Oels-Württemberg until he passed away.
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His Family Background
Christian Ulrich I was the third son of Duke Silvius I Nimrod of Württemberg-Oels. His mother was Duchess Elisabeth Marie.
What He Ruled
When Christian Ulrich's oldest brother, Charles Ferdinand, died in 1669, Christian Ulrich became the ruler of the Duchy of Bernstadt.
Later, in 1697, his older brother Silvius II Frederick also passed away. This meant Christian Ulrich inherited the Duchy of Oels. He decided to keep the Duchies of Oels and Dobroszyce, along with parts of Międzybórz and Trebnitz. He then gave the Duchy of Bernstadt to his nephew, Charles.
In 1698, Christian Ulrich had a special burial place, called a ducal crypt, built as an addition to the Castle Church of St. John. He also started a large collection of books and art at Oels Castle. In 1685, he bought a town called Neudorf. Between 1685 and 1692, he built a beautiful baroque style castle in Neudorf. He named this new castle Sibyllenort, in honor of his second wife, Marie Sibylle of Saxe-Merseburg.
Christian Ulrich I died on April 5, 1704, at Oels Castle when he was 51 years old. He was buried in the ducal crypt that he had built.
His Marriages and Children
Christian Ulrich I was married four times and had many children.
First Marriage
He first married Anna Elisabeth of Anhalt-Bernburg on March 13, 1672. They had seven children together:
- Louise Elisabeth (born 1673, died 1736), who married Duke Philip of Saxe-Merseburg-Lauchstädt.
- Christian Ulrich (born and died in 1674).
- Leopold Viktor (born 1675, died 1676).
- Fredericka Christine (born and died in 1676).
- Sophie Angelika (born 1677, died 1700), who married Duke Frederick Henry of Saxe-Zeitz-Pegau-Neustadt.
- Eleonore Amöena (born 1678, died 1679).
- Theodosia (born and died in 1680).
Second Marriage
His second marriage was to Sibylle Maria on October 27, 1683. They had seven more children:
- Christine Marie (born 1685, died 1696).
- Christian Erdmann (born 1686, died 1689).
- Eleonore Hedwig (born 1687, died 1688).
- Ulrike Erdmuthe (born 1689, died 1690).
- Charles Frederick (born 1690, died 1761), who became Duke of Württemberg-Oels-Juliusburg.
- Christian Ulrich II (born 1691, died 1734), who became Duke of Württemberg-Wilhelminenort.
- Elisabeth Sibylle (born 1693, died 1694).
Third Marriage
He married Sophie Wilhelmine of East Frisia on February 4, 1695. They had one daughter:
- Auguste Louise (born 1698, died 1739), who married Georg Albrecht of Saxe-Weissenfels, Count of Barby.
Fourth Marriage
His fourth and final marriage was to Sophia on December 6, 1700. This marriage did not have any children.
