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Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe

b. 1959

German nobility

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About Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe

Born 1959. Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe is a German lawyer.

Stephan, Prince of Lippe (Stephan Leopold Justus Richard Prinz zur Lippe, ; born 24 May 1959), is the current head of the House of Lippe since 2015.

Biography Born into the main branch of the House of Lippe, he was an only child and son of Armin, Prince of Lippe by his wife, Traute Becker.

The prince is the owner of Detmold Castle which is open to the public.

He is a lawyer and became known for his opposition to a nature reserve in the district of Lippe which would have included large parts of his forests.

Family He married Countess Maria of Solms-Laubach, the eighth child and youngest daughter of Otto, 10th Count of Solms-Laubach by his wife, Princess Madeleine of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg, on 15 October 1994 in Detmold.

Prince Stephan and his wife, Princess Maria currently live at Detmold Castle and have five children, three sons and two daughters.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia
Also known as
Stephan Leopold Justus Richard Prinz zur Lippe

Family & relationships

Spouse
Countess Maria of Solms-Laubach
Parent
Armin, Prince of Lippe

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe?

German nobility

When was Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe born?

Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe was born on 24 May 1959 in Detmold.

What is Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe's occupation?

Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe is a lawyer.

What nationality is Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe?

Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephan, Hereditary Prince of Lippe

· Wikidata: Q7608111

· DBpedia: Stephan, Prince of Lippe

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