Louis, Charles (1617-12-22 - 1680-08-28)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 3367
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-3599)
Name
Charles Louis
Title
Elector Palatine
Gender
Male
Lived
b. 1617-12-22 d. 1680-08-28 (old)
Linked Sermons
Source of Data (Contributor name)

Stephen C. Manganiello, The Concise Encyclopedia of the Revolutions and Wars of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1639-1660 (Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, 2004), pp. 104-105; Hannah Yip.

Biographical Sources Consulted

Stephen C. Manganiello, The Concise Encyclopedia of the Revolutions and Wars of England, Scotland, and Ireland, 1639-1660 (Lanham, MD: The Scarecrow Press, 2004), pp. 104-105

Other note

Charles was the son of Elector Frederick V and Elizabeth Stuart, the daughter of King James I of England. As Elector, he was seized and imprisoned in 1639. Upon his release, he travelled to England to seek help from King Charles I in restoring his lands. During the English Civil Wars, however, Charles Louis was sympathetic to the Parliamentary cause. He returned to Europe, and was restored to the Palatinate and created Duke of Bavaria. He died on 28 August 1680.

GEMMS record created
September 21, 2021
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024