Wolfgang, Count of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim

Wolfgang, Count of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim (14 June 1546 in Waldenburg – 28 March 1610 in Weikersheim) was the first Count of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim. He was the son of Louis Casimir of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg, who styled himself Count of Neuenstein, Langenburg, Weikersheim, Künzelsau, Kirchberg and Ingelfingen and his wife, Anna of Solms-Lich.

Wolfgang, Count of Hohenlohe-Weikersheim
Born14 June 1546
Waldenburg
Died28 March 1610(1610-03-28) (aged 63)
Weikersheim
Noble familyHouse of Hohenlohe
Spouse(s)Magdalena of Nassau-Dillenburg
IssuePhilip Ernest
FatherLouis Casimir of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg
MotherAnna of Solms-Lich

Early life

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Two of his brothers, Philip and Albert had served in the Nassau's army in 1572. Via his marriage with Magdalena of Nassau-Dillenburg, Wolfgang was also involved in the Eighty Years' War, although details of his involvement are scarce.

 
Weikersheim Castle

Wolfgang is best known for his reconstruction of Weikersheim Castle (Schloss Weikersheim) into a Renaissance palace. The new palace was designed by the Dutch architect Georg Robin. It was located in the Weikersheim part of the County of Hohenlohe, which Wolfgang had received when the county was divided after his father's death. He was interested in chemistry and his alchemical laboratory can still be seen there.

Marriage and issue

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In 1567, Wolfgang married Magdalena of Nassau-Dillenburg, a younger sister of William the Silent. Wolfgang and Magdalena had the following children:

Ancestry

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