Ludwika Karolina Radziwiłł

Prussian-Lithuanian Electress

Ludwika Karolina Radziwiłł - Prussian-Lithuanian Electress
Born

February 27th, 1667
358 years ago

Died

1695
330 years ago — 28 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Lithuania

Links & References

Born in 1667, a member of the noble Radziwiłł family. Married Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine, securing political alliances through the union. Played a significant role in the court life of the Palatinate and influenced cultural exchanges between her native region and the Palatinate. Contributed to the maintenance of noble traditions and the integration of different cultural backgrounds in the court.

Marriage to Charles III Philip

Influence in Palatine court

Promotion of cultural exchanges

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