Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Egon VIII |
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| Count of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg | |
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| Coat of arms of Fürstenberg | |
| Predecessor | Frederick IV of Fürstenberg |
| Successor | Herman Egon, Prince of Fürstenberg |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen |
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| Noble family | Fürstenberg |
| Father | Landgrave Frederick IV of Fürstenberg |
| Mother | Countess Elisabeth of Sulz |
| Born | 1588 |
| Died | 1635 |
Egon VIII of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg was an important leader during a big war called the Thirty Years' War. He was born as Ernst Egon on March 21, 1588, in Speyer. He passed away on August 24, 1635, in Constance.
Egon VIII was an Imperial Count of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg from 1618 to 1635. He also held the title of Bavarian Field-marshal, which meant he was a high-ranking military commander.
Early Life and Family
Egon was born into the old and important House of Fürstenberg. His father was Frederick IV of Fürstenberg (1563–1617). His mother was Countess Elizabeth of Sulz (1562/63-1601). Egon was likely the third son of his parents.
His Career and Role in War
Before becoming a major military leader, Egon held several church positions. He was a Chorbishop in places like Magdeburg and Strasbourg. He also served as a treasurer and a church official in Cologne.
In 1619, Egon was officially made a warlord for the Catholic League (German). This was a group of Catholic states that fought during the Thirty Years' War. This war was a very long and complex conflict in Europe.
In 1631, Egon of Fürstenberg helped to put into effect the Edict of Restitution. This was a rule that aimed to restore church property to Catholics in areas like Franconia and Württemberg.
He worked with another general named Johann von Aldringen. Together, they led military actions in Württemberg. This forced the Duke of Württemberg to agree with the emperor's wishes. It also made him step back from decisions made at the Leipzig convention.
Egon was a key commander in battles. On September 14, 1631, he led the right side of the imperial army. This was during the siege of Leipzig, where General Tilly was in charge overall.
Marriage and Children
Egon married Countess Anna Maria of Hohenzollern-Hechingen. She was born in 1605 and passed away in 1652. Her father was Prince Georg of Hohenzollern-Hechingen.
Egon and Anna Maria had a large family with eleven children, seven sons and four daughters:
- Eleonore (born: 1620; died young).
- Elisabeth (1621–1662), who married Ferdinand Count of Aspremont-Lynden und Reckheim.
- Ferdinand Frederick Egon (1623–1662), who became an Imperial Reichshofrat (a high court official) and a colonel.
- Leopold Ludwig Egon (1624–1639), who sadly died before he was 15 while serving in the imperial army.
- Franz Egon (1626–1682), who became a Bishop of Strasbourg.
- Herman Egon (1627–1674), who became the Prince of Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg in 1664.
- Johann Egon (1628–1629), who died very young.
- Wilhelm Egon (1629–1704), who also became a Bishop of Strasbourg, taking over from his brother Franz Egon.
- Ernst Egon (1631–1652), who died during the Siege of Étampes.
- Maria Franziska (1633–1702), who married Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg, and later Leopold Wilhelm of Baden-Baden.
- Anna Maria (1634–1705), who married Ferdinand Karl, Count of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort.
See also
In Spanish: Egon VIII de Fürstenberg-Heiligenberg para niños
