Life
- 1448Born · Heidelberg
- 1508Died · Germersheim
- —Prince-Elector
Their story
Philip, Elector Palatine, born in Heidelberg on July 14, 1448, was a prominent member of the House of Wittelsbach. His life was defined by his rule as a duke of Bavaria and, later, as Elector Palatine. He succeeded his father and, through periods of conflict and alliance, consolidated his family's position within the Holy Roman Empire. Philip was known for his efforts to maintain stability and advance the interests of his territories. He passed away in Germersheim on March 9, 1508, leaving a legacy rooted in the complex political landscape of his era.
Family
Parents: Louis IV Wittelsbach
Children: Helen of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Amalie of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Catherine of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Ruprecht of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Philip of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, George of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Henry of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Elisabeth of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, Louis V Wittelsbach, Frederick II Wittelsbach, Wolfgang of the Palatinate Wittelsbach, John III of the Palatinate Wittelsbach
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