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
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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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