Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Elisabeth Charlotte
1652-1722
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. Elisabeth Charlotte Marker
„Liselotte von der Pfalz", Prinzessin von der Pfalz, Herzogin von Orléans
Die Tochter des Kurfürsten Karl I. Ludwig erlebte ab 1663 im Heidelberger Stammschloss und im Schloss Schwetzingen eine unbeschwerte Kindheit. Im Alter von 19 jahren wurde sie aus Staatsraison mit Philippe I. von Orléans, dem Bruder König Ludwigs XIV., verehelicht. Mit dem Tod ihres kinderlosen Bruders erlosch die Pfalz-Simmersche Linie. Der Sonnenkönig, der „Liselotte von der Pfalz" sehr schätzte, erhob Erbansprüche auf die Kurpfalz - der Pfälzisch-Orléansche Erbfolgekrieg entbrannte. Das gesamte Territorium und mit ihm die Schlösser Heidelberg und Schwetzingen wurden verwüstet. Die schriftliche Überlieferung besagt, dass die Herzogin von Orléans dies nie verwunden hat. Mit ihren mehre ren tausend Briefen gelangte „Madame" zu Nachruhm. Sie sind eine wertvolle historische Quelle und bezeugen ihre lebenslange Sehnsucht nach der Kurpfalz. Ebenso enthalten sie Details über das Aussehen des Schwetzinger Schlosses und über die Beziehung zu deren Bewohnerin Luise von Degenfeld.
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The daughter of Elector Karl I Ludwig experienced a carefree childhood in the Heidelberg main castle and Schwetzingen Castle from 1663 onwards. At the age of 19, she was married to Philippe I of Orléans, the brother of King Louis XIV, for reasons of state. With the death of her childless brother, the Palatinate-Simmer line died out. The Sun King, who held "Liselotte of the Palatinate" in high esteem, laid claim to the Electorate of the Palatinate - the Palatinate-Orléan War of Succession broke out. The entire territory and with it the castles of Heidelberg and Schwetzingen were devastated. Written records say that the Duchess of Orléans never got over this. "Madame" achieved posthumous fame with her several thousand letters. They are a valuable historical source and testify to her lifelong longing for the Electorate of the Palatinate. They also contain details about the appearance of Schwetzingen Castle and about the relationship with its resident Luise von Degenfeld.
Erected by Schwetzinger Zeitreise.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1663.
Location. 49° 23.077′ N, 8° 34.655′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
2. The Elisabeth Charlotte Marker is located on the left side of the two markers
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: Karl I. Ludwig (here, next to this marker); Rittergeschlecht der Erligheimer / Knightly Family of Erligheim (a few steps from this marker); Agana (a few steps from this marker); Suezzo (a few steps from this marker); Johann Wilhelm (a few steps from this marker); Carl Philipp (a few steps from this marker); Jungsteinzeitliches Gräberfeld / Neolithic Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Carl Theodor (within shouting distance of 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 . . . Elizabeth Charlotte, Madame Palatine. Wikipedia
Madame Elizabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Orléans (born Princess Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate, German: Elisabeth Charlotte; 27 May 1652 – 8 December 1722), also known as Liselotte von der Pfalz, was a German member of the House of Wittelsbach who married into the French royal family. She was the second wife of Monsieur Philippe I, Duke of Orléans (younger brother of Louis XIV of France). By Philippe, Liselotte was the mother of Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, and Élisabeth Charlotte, Duchess of Lorraine. Philippe II was France's ruler during the Regency. Liselotte gained literary and historical importance primarily through preservation of her correspondence, which is of great cultural and historical value due to her sometimes very blunt descriptions of French court life and is today one of the best-known German-language texts of the Baroque period.(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 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
