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).

Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels

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

Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels

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, Countess Friederike 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.

Charles Christian Erdmann, Duke of Württemberg-Oels

References

1716 births

1792 deaths

18th-century dukes of Württemberg