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Count Palatine of Veldenz
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Death
28 July 1544, Gräfenstein Castle
Family
Father:
Alexander, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
Children:
Anna of Veldenz
George John I
Count Palatine of Veldenz
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Biography
Rupert (German: Ruprecht) (1506 – 28 July 1544) was the Duke of Veldenz from 1543 until 1544.
Life
Rupert was born in Zweibrücken in 1506 as the youngest son of Alexander, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. As a younger son, Rupert was designated by his father into a church career. In 1517 he became a member of the Cathedral of Strasbourg, a position he held until 1533. By the Marburger Contract of 1543 Rupert was granted the County of Veldenz, a territory ruled by his nephew Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. Rupert died the following year and was succeeded by his son George John.
Marriage and issue
Rupert married Ursula of Salm-Kyrburg (c. 1515 – 24 July 1601), daughter of Wild- and Rhinegrave John VII, on 23 June 1537 and had the following children:
- Anne (12 May 1540 – 28 July 1586)
- George John (11 April 1543 – 18 April 1592)
- Ursula (born 3 October 1543, date of death unknown)
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Wolfgang | Duke of Veldenz 1543 – 1544 | Succeeded by George John I |
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