Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken
| Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken | |
|---|---|
| Noble family | House of Nassau |
| Father | William Louis, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken |
| Mother | Anna Amalia of Baden-Durlach |
| Born | 7 April 1621 |
| Died |
25 July 1642 (aged 21) Straelen |
Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken (7 April 1621 – 25 Juli 1642, Straelen), was the oldest son of Count William Louis of Nassau-Saarbrücken and his wife, Landgravine Anna Amalia of Baden-Durlach. He succeeded his father as Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken in 1640. However, as he was still a minor at the time, he stood under the regency of his mother.
Crato was killed in battle at Straelen in 1642. He was succeeded by his younger brother John Louis.
| Crato, Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken Born: 7 April 1621 Died: 25 Juli 1642 | ||
| Preceded by William Louis |
Count of Nassau-Saarbrücken 1640-1642 |
Succeeded by John Louis |
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