Friedrich Casimir

Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg and Hanau-Münzenberg

Friedrich Casimir - Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg and Hanau-Münzenberg
Born

August 4th, 1623
401 years ago

Died

1685
340 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as Count of Hanau-Lichtenberg from 1641 until 1680 and as Count of Hanau-Münzenberg from 1642 until 1680. Engaged in administration and governance during a period marked by political complexities in the Holy Roman Empire. His tenure included the management of local affairs and efforts to maintain stability within the territories. Actively involved in the socio-economic developments of the region, supporting various initiatives aimed at enhancing the prosperity of his domains.

Governed Hanau-Lichtenberg

Governed Hanau-Münzenberg

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