Frederick, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein
| Frederick, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Katharina Sophie of Legnica |
| Noble family | House of Wittelsbach |
| Father | Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken |
| Mother | Anna of Hesse |
| Born |
11 April 1557 Meisenheim |
| Died |
17 December 1597 (aged 40) Friedrichsburg Castle |
| Buried | Lauingen |
Frederick of Zweibrücken-Vohenstrauss-Parkstein (German: Friedrich) (11 April 1557 – 17 December 1597) was the Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein from 1569 until 1597.
Life
Frederick was born in Meisenheim in 1557 as the fourth son of Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. After his father's death in 1569, Frederick and his brothers partitioned his territories: Frederick received a chip of territory of the Duchy of Neuburg around Vohenstrauss. Frederick died at Friedrichsburg Castle in 1597 and was buried in Lauingen.
Marriage
Frederick married Katharina Sophie of Legnica (August 7, 1561 - May 10, 1608), daughter of Duke Henry XI, on 26 February 1587 and had the following children:
- Anne Sophie (25 November 1588 - 21 March 1589)
- George Frederick (8 March 1590 - 20 July 1590)
- Frederick Casimir (8 March 1590 - 16 July 1590)
Ancestors
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wolfgang |
Duke of Vohenstrauss-Parkstein 1569 – 1597 |
Succeeded by Philip Louis |
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