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George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg

1618 – 1656

German noble

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Lived 1618 – 1656 (aged 38). George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg was a German aristocrat.

George Louis of Nassau-Dillenburg (4 March 1618 – 19 May 1656) was Hereditary Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg.

Early life He was the son of Prince Louis Henry, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg and his wife, Countess Katharina of Sayn-Wittgenstein (1588–1651), daughter of Louis I, Count of Sayn-Wittgenstein and his second wife, Countess Elisabeth von Solms-Laubach (1549–1599).

Marriage George Louis married on 19 February 1638 in Coppenbrügge to Princess Anna Augusta of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1612–1673), the daughter of Henry Julius, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and Elizabeth of Denmark.

Death He never inherited the principality, because he died before his father. George Louis died on 19 August 1656 at the age of 38 and was buried in Dillenburg the next day.

Issue Elisabeth Catherine (1639–1641) Sophia Eleonora (1640–1712) Henry (1641–1701), succeeded George Louis's father as Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg Elisabeth Charlotte (1643–1686), married firstly to Count August of Legnica and secondly to Count Ferdinand Gobert von Aspremont-Lynden stillborn son (1645) Elisabeth Louise (1648–1670) Anna Catherine (born 1651)

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Also known as
Georg Ludwig Graf von Nassau-Dillenburg, George Louis of Nassau-Dillenburg

Family & relationships

Spouse
Anna Augusta of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
Parent
Louis Henry, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg?

German noble (1618-1656)

When was George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg born?

George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg was born on 4 March 1618 in Beilstein.

When did George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg die?

George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg died on 19 May 1656 in Dillenburg.

What was George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg's occupation?

George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg was an aristocrat.

What nationality was George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg?

George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg

· Wikidata: Q2734202

· DBpedia: George Louis, Prince of Nassau-Dillenburg

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