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Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

1727 – 1777

Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

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About Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

Lived 1727 – 1777 (aged 50). Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld was a German aristocrat.

Landgrave Frederick of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld (13 February 1727 in Grave – 13 November 1777 in Barchfeld) was the oldest son of Landgrave William of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld and his wife, Charlotte Wilhelmine of Anhalt-Bernberg-Hoyn. He succeeded his father as Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld in 1761.

In 1772, he married Wild- and Rhinegravine Sophia Henrietta of Salm-Grunbach (1740–1800). The marriage remained childless. Frederick died in 1777 and was succeeded by his brother Adolph.

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Important facts

Born

13 February 1727, Grave

Birth century

18th century

Died

13 November 1777, Barchfeld

Occupation

Aristocrat

Nationality

Germany

Family & relationships

Parent

William, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld's

Robert Smith

1689 – 1768

Mathematician

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis

Johann Andreas Segner

Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld?

Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld (1727-1777)

When was Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld born?

Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld was born on 13 February 1727 in Grave.

When did Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld die?

Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld died on 13 November 1777 in Barchfeld.

What was Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld's occupation?

Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld was an aristocrat.

What nationality was Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld?

Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

· Wikidata: Q935591

· DBpedia: Frederick, Landgrave of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

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