Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels explained

Karl Christian Erdmann of Württemberg-Oels (26 October 1716 in Wilhelminenort near Bernstadt – 14 December 1792 in Oels) was ruling duke of Württemberg-Oels and Bernstadt.

Early life

He was the only son of Christian Ulrich II, Duke of Württemberg-Wilhelminenort and his wife, Countess Philippine Charlotte of Redern-Krappitz (1691–1758).^[1]

In 1755 he was one of fourteen nobleman that founded the Order of Saint Joachim.

Marriage and issue

He married, in 1741, Countess Marie Sophie Wilhelmine of Solms-Laubach (1721–1793), daughter of Count Friedrich Ernst of Solms-Laubach (1671–1723) and his wife, Fredericka Charlotte of Stolberg-Gedern (1686–1739). They had two children:

• Friederike Sophie Charlotte Auguste (1 August 1751 – 4 November 1789), who married Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels.
• Friedrich Christian Karl (1757–1759), died in infancy.

Notes and References

1. Book: Genealogie ascendante jusqu'au quatrieme degre inclusivement de tous les Rois et Princes de maisons souveraines de l'Europe actuellement vivans. Genealogy up to the fourth degree inclusive of all the Kings and Princes of sovereign houses of Europe currently living . 1768. Frederic Guillaume Birnstiel. Bourdeaux. fr. 113.