Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels

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Karl Christian Erdmann of Württemberg-Oels (26 October 1716 in Wilhelminenort near Bernstadt – 14 December 1792 in Oels) was ruling duke of Württemberg-Oels and Bernstadt.

Early life

He was the only son of Christian Ulrich II, Duke of Württemberg-Wilhelminenort and his wife, Countess Philippine Charlotte of Redern-Krappitz (1691-1758).^[1]

In 1755 he was one of fourteen nobleman that founded the Order of Saint Joachim.

Marriage and issue

He married, in 1741, Countess Marie Sophie Wilhelmine of Solms-Laubach (1721–1793), daughter of Count Friedrich Ernst of Solms-Laubach (1671-1723) and his wife, Fredericka Charlotte of Stolberg-Gedern (1686-1739). They had two children:

Friederike Sophie Charlotte Auguste (1 August 1751 – 4 November 1789), who married Frederick Augustus, Prince of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Oels.
Friedrich Christian Karl (1757–1759), died in infancy.

References

^ Genealogie ascendante jusqu'au quatrieme degre inclusivement de tous les Rois et Princes de maisons souveraines de l'Europe actuellement vivans [Genealogy up to the fourth degree inclusive of all the Kings and Princes of sovereign houses of Europe currently living] (in French). Bourdeaux: Frederic Guillaume Birnstiel. 1768. p. 113.

Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels House of Württemberg Born: 26 October 1716 Died: 14 December 1792
Preceded by Charles Frederick II	Duke of Oels 1744-1792	Succeeded by Frederick Augustus
Preceded by Charles	Duke of Bernstadt 1745-1792