Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Karl I. Ludwig

1617-1680

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

1. Karl I. Ludwig Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Kurfürst Der Pfalz

In den Wirren des Dreißigjährigen Krieges wurde die ganze Kurpfalz verwüstet. Kurfürst Friedrich V. (bekannt als „Winterkonig") und seine Gattin Elisabeth Stuart mussten fliehen und in den Niederlanden Exil nehmen. Stammhalter Karl I. Ludwig erhielt nach dem Westfälischen Frieden 1648 große Teile der Kurpfalz zurück. Da für ihn die achte Kurwürde geschaffen wurde, konnte er als Kurfürst in das Heidelberger Schloss zurückkehren. Er war bei dem Volk außerordentlich beliebt, da er Maßnahmen zum Wiederaufbau anstrengte und für den wirtschaftlichen Aufschwung sorgte. Das Schwetzinger Schloss ließ er ab 1655 in erweiterter Form aufbauen und prachtvoll ausstatten. Es wurde Sitz seiner Geliebten, der Hofdame Luise von Degenfeld. Seine Vernunftehe mit Prinzessin Charlotte von Hessen-Kassel war nach der Geburt der Kinder Karl und Liselotte endgültig zerrüttet. Mit Luise von Degenfeld ging Kurfurst Karl I. Ludwig eine morganatische (nicht standesgemäße) Ehe ein, aus der 13 Kinder hervorgingen.

English Translation:
Elector of the Palatinate

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the turmoil of the Thirty Years’ War, the entire Electorate of the Palatinate was devastated. Elector Frederick V (known as the "Winter King") and his wife Elizabeth Stuart had to flee and go into exile in the Netherlands. After the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, the heir Karl I. Ludwig received back large parts of the Electorate of the Palatinate. As the eighth electoral dignity was created for him, he was able to return to Heidelberg Castle as Elector. He was extremely popular with the people because he initiated reconstruction measures and ensured economic recovery. From 1655 onwards, he had Schwetzingen Castle rebuilt in an expanded form and furnished it magnificently. It became the seat of his lover, the lady-in-waiting Luise von Degenfeld. His marriage of convenience with Princess Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel was finally shattered after the birth of his children Karl and Liselotte. Elector Karl I. Ludwig entered into a morganatic (not appropriate) marriage with Luise von Degenfeld, which produced 13 children.

Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1648.

Location. 49° 23.076′ N, 8° 34.656′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis

The view of the Karl I. Ludwig Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024

2. The view of the Karl I. Ludwig Marker in the park

. It is in Rheinau. It is on Bahnhofanlage just south of Carl-Theodor-Straße. The marker is located in a small park with a group of 28 panel markers on the west side of the transportation center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofanlage 2, Schwetzingen BW 68723, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elisabeth Charlotte (here, next to this marker); Rittergeschlecht der Erligheimer / Knightly Family of Erligheim (a few steps from this marker); Johann Wilhelm (a few steps from this marker); Agana (a few steps from this marker); Carl Philipp (a few steps from this marker); Suezzo (a few steps from this marker); Jungsteinzeitliches Gräberfeld / Neolithic Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Carl Theodor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.

More about this marker. There is a non-related marker attached on the other side of the post.

Also see . . . Charles I Louis. Wikipedia

Charles I Louis (German: Karl I. Ludwig; 22 December 1617 – 28 August 1680) was Elector Palatine from 1648 until his death. He was the second son of Frederick V of the Palatinate, the "Winter King" of Bohemia, and the British princess Elizabeth Stuart.

After living the first half of his life in exile during the German Thirty Years' War and the English Civil War, in 1649 Charles Louis reclaimed his father's title of Elector Palatine,
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along with most of his former territories.

(Submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.