Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal
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Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal (born: 23 September 1682 in Schmalkalden
; died: 8 May 1770 in Philippsthal) was a member of the House of Hesse
and Landgrave
of Hesse-Philippsthal from 1721 until his death.
. He succeeded his father in 1721 as Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal.
Charles joined the Danish army in 1701 and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession
. On 10 March 1710, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Helsingborg
and was promoted to Major General. In 1715 he was involved in the landing at Rügen and the subsequent siege of Stralsund. He then joined the French arny and was appointed Lieutenant General on 13 March 1721.
On 6 June 1731, he was awarded the Danish Order of the Elephant
.
He later joined the Imperial
military service, where he achieved the rank of Field Marshal
.
Caroline Christine (1699–1743), daughter of Duke John William III of Saxe-Eisenach
, with whom he had the following children:
Schmalkalden
- Notable people :*Christoph Cellarius, scholar, born 22 November 1638, died 4 June 1707 in Halle*Christian Karl August Ludwig von Massenbach, colonel, born 16 April 1758, died 21 November 1827 at Białokosz...
; died: 8 May 1770 in Philippsthal) was a member of the House of Hesse
House of Hesse
The House of Hesse is a European royal dynasty from the region of Hesse, originally and still formally the House of Brabant.-History:The origins of the House of Hesse begin with the marriage of Sophie of Thuringia, daughter of Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia and Elizabeth of Hungary with Henry...
and Landgrave
Landgrave
Landgrave was a title used in the Holy Roman Empire and later on by its former territories. The title refers to a count who had feudal duty directly to the Holy Roman Emperor...
of Hesse-Philippsthal from 1721 until his death.
Life
Charles was the eldest son of Landgrave Philip of Hesse-Philippsthal from his marriage to Catherine Amalie (1654–1736), daughter of Count Charles Otto of Solms-LaubachSolms-Laubach
Solms-Laubach was a County of southern Hesse and eastern Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It was originally created as a partition of Solms-Lich. Solms-Laubach partitioned between itself and Solms-Sonnenwalde 1561; between itself, Solms-Baruth and Solms-Rödelheim 1607; and between itself and...
. He succeeded his father in 1721 as Charles I, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal.
Charles joined the Danish army in 1701 and fought in the War of the Spanish Succession
War of the Spanish Succession
The War of the Spanish Succession was fought among several European powers, including a divided Spain, over the possible unification of the Kingdoms of Spain and France under one Bourbon monarch. As France and Spain were among the most powerful states of Europe, such a unification would have...
. On 10 March 1710, he distinguished himself at the Battle of Helsingborg
Battle of Helsingborg
The Battle of Helsingborg was fought in 1362 between Danish and Hanseatic fleets. The fleets met on Øresund near Helsingborg, where the sound is most narrow. The Danish were led by Valdemar Atterdag. The Danish were victorious...
and was promoted to Major General. In 1715 he was involved in the landing at Rügen and the subsequent siege of Stralsund. He then joined the French arny and was appointed Lieutenant General on 13 March 1721.
On 6 June 1731, he was awarded the Danish Order of the Elephant
Order of the Elephant
The Order of the Elephant is the highest order of Denmark. It has origins in the 15th century, but has officially existed since 1693, and since the establishment of constitutional monarchy in 1849, is now almost exclusively bestowed on royalty and heads of state.- History :A Danish religious...
.
He later joined the Imperial
Holy Roman Empire
The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
military service, where he achieved the rank of Field Marshal
Field Marshal
Field Marshal is a military rank. Traditionally, it is the highest military rank in an army.-Etymology:The origin of the rank of field marshal dates to the early Middle Ages, originally meaning the keeper of the king's horses , from the time of the early Frankish kings.-Usage and hierarchical...
.
Marriage and issue
Charles married on 24 November 1725 in EisenachEisenach
Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany. It is situated between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest and the Hainich National Park. Its population in 2006 was 43,626.-History:...
Caroline Christine (1699–1743), daughter of Duke John William III of Saxe-Eisenach
John William III, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach
Johann Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach , was a duke of Saxe-Eisenach.He was the third son of Johann Georg I, Duke of Saxe-Eisenach and Johannetta of Sayn-Wittgenstein...
, with whom he had the following children:
- WilliamWilliam, Landgrave of Hesse-PhilippsthalWilliam of Hesse-Philippsthal was a member of the House of Hesse and Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal from 1770 until his death.- Life :...
(1726–1810), Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal
- married in 1755 princess Ulrika Eleonora of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld (1732-1795)
- Caroline Amalie (1728–1746)
- Charlotte AmalieCharlotte Amalie of Hesse-PhilippsthalCharlotte Amalie of Hesse-Philippsthal , was Duchess and regent from 1763 to 1782 of Saxe-Meiningen.- Life :...
(1730–1801)
- married in 1750 Duke Anton Ulrich of Saxe-MeiningenAnton Ulrich, Duke of Saxe-MeiningenAnton Ulrich, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen , was a duke of Saxe-Meiningen.He was the second but first surviving son of Bernhard I, Duke of Saxe-Meiningen and his second wife, Elisabeth Eleonore of Brünswick-Wolfenbüttel.When his father died in 1706, according to his will, he inherited the duchy...
(1687-1763)- Frederick (1729–1751)
- Philippine (1731–1762)