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Charles II, Elector Palatine
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Charles II (German: Karl II.; 10 April 1651, in Heidelberg – 26 May 1685, in Heidelberg) was Elector Palatine from 1680 to 1685.[1] He was the son of Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine of the House of Wittelsbach, and Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel.
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Charles II | |
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Elector Palatine | |
Reign | 28 August 1680 – 26 May 1685 |
Predecessor | Charles I Louis |
Successor | Philip William |
Born | (1651-04-10)10 April 1651 (O.S.: 31 March 1651) Heidelberg |
Died | 26 May 1685(1685-05-26) (aged 34) Heidelberg |
Burial | |
Spouse | Princess Wilhelmina Ernestine of Denmark |
House | Palatine Simmern |
Father | Charles I Louis, Elector Palatine |
Mother | Charlotte of Hesse-Kassel |
Religion | Protestant |
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