Ernest Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
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Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach (born: 17 October 1560 in Durlach
; died: 14 April 1604 in Remchingen
) ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. He came to power when he came of age in 1584. He founded the first Gymnasium Illustrie in the margraviate. His conversion from the Lutheranism
to Calvinism
and his occupation
of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts — even with the Emperor — the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.
. From 1577 onwards, he received his education at the court of his guardian, the Lutheran Duke Louis III of Württemberg.
(until 1583), Duke Philip Louis of Neuburg
and Duke Louis "the Pious" of Württemberg. The council ruled Baden-Durlach on his behalf.
and Pforzheim
.
His brothers James and George Frederick also received parts of the country, so that the land was further divided beyond the existing division into Baden-Durlach, Baden-Baden. The margraviate of Baden-Hachberg fell back to Ernest Frederick in 1590 after James's death. His brother George Frederick was able to reunite the whole margraviate of Baden-Durlach after's Ernest Frederick's death.
(26 June 1562 – 21 April 1621), the daughter of Count Edzard II of East Frisia
and widow of his guardian. The marriage produced no children.
Durlach
Durlach is a borough of the German city of Karlsruhe with a population of roughly 30,000.-History:Durlach was bestowed by emperor Frederick II on the margrave Hermann V of Zähringen as an allodial possession, but afterwards came into the hands of Rudolph of Habsburg.It was chosen by the margrave...
; died: 14 April 1604 in Remchingen
Remchingen
Remchingen is a municipality in the Enz district, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated on the river Pfinz, 14 km southeast of Karlsruhe, and 12 km northwest of Pforzheim...
) ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. He came to power when he came of age in 1584. He founded the first Gymnasium Illustrie in the margraviate. His conversion from the Lutheranism
Lutheranism
Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation...
to Calvinism
Calvinism
Calvinism is a Protestant theological system and an approach to the Christian life...
and his occupation
Occupation
Occupation may refer to:*Job , a regular activity performed for payment, that occupies one's time**Employment, a person under service of another by hire**Career, a course through life**Profession, a vocation founded upon specialized training...
of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts — even with the Emperor — the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.
Life
Ernest Frederick was the eldest son of the Margrave Charles II of Baden-Durlach and Anna of VeldenzAnna of Veldenz
Countess Palatine Anna of Veldenz was born a countess of Palatinate-Veldenz and, by marriage, Margravine of Baden-Durlach...
. From 1577 onwards, he received his education at the court of his guardian, the Lutheran Duke Louis III of Württemberg.
The regency 1577-1584
After his fathers's death, a regecency council was formed, consisting of his mother Anna, Elector Palatine Louis VI, Elector PalatineLouis VI, Elector Palatine
In the history of the Holy Roman Empire, Louis VI, Elector Palatine was an Elector from the Palatinate-Simmern branch of the house of Wittelsbach. He was the first-born son of Frederick III, Elector Palatine and Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach...
(until 1583), Duke Philip Louis of Neuburg
Philip Louis, Count Palatine of Neuburg
Philip Louis of Neuburg was the Duke of Palatinate-Neuburg from 1569 until 1614.-Life:Philip Louis was born in Zweibrücken in 1547 as the eldest son of Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. After his father's death in 1569, his lands were partitioned between Philip Louis and his four brothers -...
and Duke Louis "the Pious" of Württemberg. The council ruled Baden-Durlach on his behalf.
The division of territories
Ernest Frederick and Charles II's second oldest son, James, both wanted to own dominions. Charles II's last will and testament forbade that, but it had not been signed and sealed, so the remaining guardians decided to give them their way and divide the country. Ernest Frederick received Lower Baden, including the large towns of DurlachDurlach
Durlach is a borough of the German city of Karlsruhe with a population of roughly 30,000.-History:Durlach was bestowed by emperor Frederick II on the margrave Hermann V of Zähringen as an allodial possession, but afterwards came into the hands of Rudolph of Habsburg.It was chosen by the margrave...
and Pforzheim
Pforzheim
Pforzheim is a town of nearly 119,000 inhabitants in the state of Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany at the gate to the Black Forest. It is world-famous for its jewelry and watch-making industry. Until 1565 it was the home to the Margraves of Baden. Because of that it gained the nickname...
.
His brothers James and George Frederick also received parts of the country, so that the land was further divided beyond the existing division into Baden-Durlach, Baden-Baden. The margraviate of Baden-Hachberg fell back to Ernest Frederick in 1590 after James's death. His brother George Frederick was able to reunite the whole margraviate of Baden-Durlach after's Ernest Frederick's death.
Marriage
Margrave Ernest Frederick married on 21 December 1585 Anna of East FrisiaAnne of Ostfriesland
Anne of Ostfriesland was the eldest daughter of Edzard II, Count of East Frisia and his wife, Katarina Vasa, daughter of Gustav I of Sweden.Anne married three times:...
(26 June 1562 – 21 April 1621), the daughter of Count Edzard II of East Frisia
Edzard II, Count of East Frisia
Edzard II, Count of East Frisia was count of East Frisia, and the son of Enno II of East Frisia and Anna of Oldenburg....
and widow of his guardian. The marriage produced no children.