Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Johann Wilhelm
1658-1716
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. Johann Wilhelm Marker
Kurfürst der Pfalz, Herzog von Pfalz-Neuburg und Jülich-Berg
Der so genannte Pfälzisch-Orléansche Erbfolgekrieg brachte 1689 und 1693 Verwüstung in die Kurpfalz. Da das Heidelberger Schloss zerstört war, regierte Kurfürst Johann Wilhelm vom Düsseldorfer Schloss aus, dem Sitz der Herzogtümer Jülich-Berg und der Hauptresidenz des kurpfälzischen Territorialverbundes. Durch den „Frieden von Rijswijk" erhielt der Kurfürst die pfälzischen Gebiete zurück. Unter der Leitung des Grafen Matteo Alberti und durch den Heidelberger Baumeister Johann Adam Breunig ließ er ab 1710 das Schwetzinger Schloss als barocke Dreiflügelanlage aufbauen. Mit seiner zweiten Gemahlin Anna de Medici (1667-1743), zugleich letzte Repräsentantin ihres Adelsgeschlechts, kamen Glanz und die Liebe zur Musik und Malerei in die Kurpfalz. Die aus Staatsraison geschlossene Ehe entwickelte sich zu einer außerst glückvollen Verbindung, wofür die beiden prachtvollen Wappen ihrer Adelshäuser, die das Schwetzinger Schlosstor flankieren, ein steinernes Zeugnis ablegen.
Elector of the Palatinate,
this page online
The so-called Palatinate-Orléan War of Succession brought devastation to the Electorate of the Palatinate in 1689 and 1693. Since Heidelberg Castle was destroyed, Elector Johann Wilhelm ruled from Düsseldorf Castle, the seat of the Duchies of Jülich-Berg and the main residence of the Electorate of the Palatinate's territorial association. Through the "Peace of Rijswijk", the Elector regained the Palatinate territories. Under the direction of Count Matteo Alberti and the Heidelberg architect Johann Adam Breunig, he had Schwetzingen Palace built as a baroque three-wing complex from 1710 onwards. With his second wife, Anna de Medici (1667-1743), who was also the last representative of her noble family, splendour and a love of music and painting came to the Electorate of the Palatinate. The marriage, which was concluded for reasons of state, developed into an extremely happy union, as evidenced by the two magnificent coats of arms of their noble houses, which flank the Schwetzingen Palace gate.
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 1689.
Location. 49° 23.069′ N, 8° 34.663′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
2. The view of the Johann Wilhelm Marker is the left marker 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: Carl Philipp (here, next to this marker); Carl Theodor (a few steps from this marker); Elisabeth Auguste (a few steps from this marker); Karl I. Ludwig (a few steps from this marker); Johann Stamitz* (a few steps from this marker); Elisabeth Charlotte (a few steps from this marker); Christian Cannabich (a few steps from this marker); Rittergeschlecht der Erligheimer / Knightly Family of Erligheim (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 . . . Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine. Wikipedia
He was the son of Count Palatine Philip William of Neuburg and Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt and was born in Düsseldorf, where he resided, rather than in Heidelberg, which had been largely destroyed by French troops during the Nine Years' War. He was educated by the Jesuits and in 1674 he made a grand tour to Italy.(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 160 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
