Philip William, Elector Palatine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Philip William |
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Philip William in 1685
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| Elector Palatine | |
| Reign | 26 May 1685 – 2 September 1690 |
| Predecessor | Charles II |
| Successor | Johann Wilhelm |
| Count Palatine of Neuburg | |
| Reign | 14 September 1653 – 2 September 1690 |
| Predecessor | Wolfgang Wilhelm |
| Successor | Johann Wilhelm |
| Born | 24 November 1615 New Palace, Gießen |
| Died | 2 September 1690 (aged 74) Vienna |
| Burial | Neuburg an der Donau, Germany |
| Spouse |
Anna Catherine Constance Vasa
(m. 1642; died 1651) |
| Issue Detail |
Eleonor Madeleine, Holy Roman Empress John William, Elector Palatine Wolfgang George Frederick von Pfalz-Neuburg Ludwig Anton von Pfalz-Neuburg Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine Alexander Sigismund, Bishop of Augsburg Francis Louis, Archbishop of Trier< Frederick Wilhelm von Pfalz-Neuburg Maria Sophia, Queen of Portugal Maria Anna, Queen of Spain Philip William August, Count Palatine of Neuburg Dorothea Sophie, Duchess of Parma Hedwig Elisabeth, Princess Sobieski Countess Palatine Leopoldine Eleonora of Neuburg |
| House | Wittelsbach |
| Father | Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg |
| Mother | Magdalene of Bavaria |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Philip William of Neuburg (born 24 November 1615 – died 2 September 1690) was an important ruler in Germany. He held several big titles during his life. From 1653 to 1690, he was the Count Palatine of Neuburg. He was also the Duke of Jülich and Berg from 1653 to 1679. Later, from 1685 to 1690, he became the Elector of the Palatinate. An Elector was a powerful prince who helped choose the Holy Roman Emperor. Philip William was the son of Wolfgang Wilhelm, Count Palatine of Neuburg and Magdalene of Bavaria.
Life as a Ruler
In 1685, a big change happened for Philip William. His cousin, Charles II, who was the Elector Palatine, passed away. Charles II was Protestant, but Philip William was Catholic. When Philip William inherited the Electorate of the Palatinate, the region changed from being Protestant to Catholic.
This change caused problems. Charles II's sister, Elizabeth Charlotte, was married to the brother of King Louis XIV of France. She also claimed the Palatinate for herself. This claim gave King Louis XIV a reason to invade in 1688. This invasion started a major conflict known as the Nine Years War.
Family and Marriages
Philip William was married two times during his life.
His first wife was Princess Anna Catherine Constance Vasa. She was the daughter of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Sweden. Philip William and Anna Catherine Constance had one son, but sadly, he died at birth. Anna Catherine Constance herself passed away in 1651.
In 1653, Philip William married his second wife, Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt. This marriage lasted for 37 years and was known to be very happy. They had a large family with 17 children! Among their children were John William and Charles III Philip, who both later became Electors Palatine. Another son, Francis Louis, became an important Archbishop. Many of Philip William's children have descendants alive today. In the early years of their marriage, Philip William and Elisabeth Amalie lived in the city of Düsseldorf. While living there, they helped establish churches and monasteries.
Images for kids
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Eleonor Magdalene, Holy Roman Empress
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Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine
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Wolfgang George Frederik
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Ludwig Anton
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Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine
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Alexander Sigismund
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Francis Louis
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Frederik Wilhelm
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Maria Sophia Elisabeth, Queen of Portugal
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Maria Anna, Queen of Spain
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Philip William August
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Dorothea Sophie, Duchess of Parma
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Hedwig Elisabeth Amelia, Princess Sobieski
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Leopoldine Eleonora Josepha
