Philip William, Elector Palatine
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Summary
Philip William, Elector Palatine was born on November 24, 1615[1], in Neuburg an der Donau[2]. He died on September 2, 1690[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as an art collector[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,883 views/month, #7,131 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1615[7]
- Date of death: January 1, 1690[8]
- Place of burial: Bavaria[9]
- Father: Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg[10]
- Mother: Magdalene of Bavaria[11]
- Spouse: Anna Catherine Constance Vasa[12], Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt[13]
- Child: Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg[14], Johann Wilhelm, Elector Palatine[15], Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine[16], Alexander Sigismund von der Pfalz-Neuburg[17], Count Palatine Francis Louis of Neuburg[18], Maria Sofia of Neuburg[19], Maria Anna of Neuburg[20], Countess Palatine Dorothea Sophie of Neuburg[21], Countess Palatine Hedwig Elisabeth of Neuburg[22], Philip William August, Count Palatine of Neuburg[23], Frederick Wilhelm von Pfalz-Neuburg[24], Count Palatine Wolfgang George Frederick of Neuburg[25], Louis Anton of Pfalz-Neuburg[26], Leopoldine Eleonore von der Pfalz[27]
- Country of citizenship: Electoral Palatinate[28]
- Position held: Prince-Elector[29], Elector Palatine[30]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: House of Wittelsbach[33]
- Noble title: Count Palatine of the Rhine[34], count palatine[35]
- Commons category: Philip William, Elector Palatine[36]
- Given name: Philipp[37]
- Godparent: Philip III of Spain[38], Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria[39]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[40], Vida de el Serenismo Principe Elector D. Phelipe Guillelmo, conde palatino del Rhin[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Name in native language: Philipp Wilhelm von der Pfalz[43]
- Owner of: Portrait of a Man, Said to be Christopher Columbus (born about 1446, died 1506)[44]
- Number of children: 18[45]
- Candidacy in election: 1674 Polish–Lithuanian royal election[46], 1669 Polish–Lithuanian royal election[47]
Why It Matters
Philip William, Elector Palatine has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Philip William, Elector Palatine born?
Philip William, Elector Palatine was born in Neuburg an der Donau[2].
Where did Philip William, Elector Palatine die?
Philip William, Elector Palatine passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Philip William, Elector Palatine's parents?
Philip William, Elector Palatine's father was Wolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburg[10]. Philip William, Elector Palatine's mother was Magdalene of Bavaria[11].
Who was Philip William, Elector Palatine married to?
Philip William, Elector Palatine's spouses include Anna Catherine Constance Vasa[12] and Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt[13].
What did Philip William, Elector Palatine do for work?
Philip William, Elector Palatine worked as an art collector[5].
What awards did Philip William, Elector Palatine receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[31].