Frederick Christian, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe

Friedrich Christian, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe (16 August 1655 – 13 June 1728) was the second ruler of the County of Schaumburg-Lippe.

Friedrich Christian, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe

Biography

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He was born in Bückeburg, the son of Philip I, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe and Landgravine Sophie of Hesse-Kassel (or Hesse-Cassel) (1615–1670).

He became Count on his father's death on 10 April 1681, and reigned until his death at Bückeburg. He was succeeded by his elder surviving son Albert Wolfgang.

Marriage and children

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He was married on 4 January 1691 at Langenburg to Countess Johanna Sophia of Hohenlohe-Langenburg (1673–1743). They divorced in 1723. They had six children:

  • Count Friedrich August (1693–1694)
  • Count Wilhelm Ludwig (1695–1695)
  • Countess Sophie Charlotte (1696–1697)
  • Count Philipp (1698–1698)
  • Count Albert Wolfgang (1699–1748)
  • Count Friedrich (1702–1776)

On 3 December 1725 at Brixen, he subsequently married his mistress, Maria Anna Victoria von Gall (1707–1760), daughter of Johann Michael von Gall and his wife, Maria Anna von Enzenberg.

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Frederick Christian, Count of Schaumburg-Lippe
Born: 16 August 1655 Died: 13 June 1728
Regnal titles
Preceded by Count of Schaumburg-Lippe
1681–1728
Succeeded by