Charles Christian, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg

Charles Christian, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg (Weilburg, 16 January 1735 – Münster-Dreissen, near Kirchheim, 28 November 1788), till 1753 Count of Nassau-Weilburg, was the first ruler of the Principality of Nassau-Weilburg between 1753 and 1788.

Charles Christian
Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
Charles Christian painted by Wilhelm Böttner, ca.1780
Born(1735-01-16)16 January 1735
Weilburg
Died28 November 1788(1788-11-28) (aged 53)
Münster-Dreissen, near Kirchheim
SpousePrincess Carolina of Orange-Nassau
Barbara Giessen von Kirchheim
IssueGeorg Wilhelm, Hereditary Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
Wilhelm Ludwig, Hereditary Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
Princess Maria
Wilhelmine Luise, Princess Reuss of Greiz
Frederick William, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
Karoline, Princess of Wied-Runkel
Prince Karl Ludwig
Prince Karl Wilhelm
Amalie, Princess of Anhalt-Bernburg-Schaumburg-Hoym
Henriette, Duchess Louis of Württemberg
Prince Karl
HouseNassau-Weilburg
FatherCharles August, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
MotherAuguste Friederike of Nassau-Idstein
Prince Charles Christian portrayed on a medal with his wife Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau

Family and rule

He was the son of Charles August, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg and Princess Auguste Friederike of Nassau-Idstein. He succeeded his father in 1753 and united his territories in 1783 with Nassau-Saarbrücken, Nassau-Usingen and Nassau-Dietz.

Marriage

He married on 5 March 1760 in The Hague Princess Carolina of Orange-Nassau (1743–1787), daughter of William IV, Prince of Orange and Anne, Princess Royal.

He became a general in the Dutch infantry, governor of Bergen op Zoom and governor of Maastricht (1773–1784). He negotiated in vain with the Patriots in 1787.

After the death of his wife, he concluded a morganatic marriage with Barbara Giessen von Kirchheim. He died in 1788 and was succeeded by his eldest surviving son Frederick William.

Children

He and Carolina had 15 children, some of whom became ancestors of 19th century royalty:

Ancestors

References

    Charles Christian, Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
    Cadet branch of the House of Nassau
    Born: 16 January 1735 Died: 28 November 1788
    Regnal titles
    Preceded by
    Charles August
    Prince of Nassau-Weilburg
    1753–1788
    Succeeded by
    Frederick William

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