Louis VI, Elector Palatine (Simmern, 4 July 1539 – 22 October 1583, Heidelberg) was an Elector from the branch of Palatinate-Simmern of the house of Wittelsbach. He was the elder son of Frederick III, Elector Palatine and Marie of Brandenburg-Kulmbach. Unlike his father, he gave preference to Lutheranism over Calvinism, purging Calvinists from positions at the University of Heidelberg. A palatinate is an area administered by a count palatine, originally the direct representative of the sovereign but later the hereditary ruler of the territory subject to the crowns overlordship. ... A weekday morning street scene, with the Stephanskirche in the background. ... For the United States holiday, the Fourth of July, see Independence Day (United States). ... Events May 30 - In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal to find gold. ... October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ... 1583 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... Heidelberg and the other cities of the Neckar valley The castle (Schloss) above the town Main Street (Hauptstrasse) Shopping district View from the so called alley of philosophers (Philosophenweg) towards the Old Town, with Heidelberg Castle, Heiliggeist Church and the Old Bridge Heidelberg is a city in Baden-Württemberg... Palatinate-Simmern (German: ) is one of the collateral lines of the Palatinate line of the House of Wittelsbach. ... The Wittelsbach family is an European royal family and a German dynasty from Bavaria. ... Frederick III the Pious, Elector Palatine of the Rhine (February 14, 1515 – October 26, 1576) was a ruler from the house of Wittelsbach, branch Palatinate-Simmern-Sponheim. ... Lutheranism describes those churches within Christianity that were reformed according to the theological insights of Martin Luther in the 16th century. ... Calvinism is a theological system and an approach to the Christian life that emphasizes Gods sovereignty in all things. ... The Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg (German Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg; also known as simply University of Heidelberg) was established in the town of Heidelberg in the Rhineland in 1386. ...

Family and children

Louis VI was married twice. First, on July 8, 1560, he married Elisabeth of Hesse (13 February 1539 – 14 March 1582). They had the following children: July 8 is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 176 days remaining. ... Events February 27 - The Treaty of Berwick, which would expel the French from Scotland, is signed by England and the Congregation of Scotland The first tulip bulb was brought from Turkey to the Netherlands. ... Elisabeth of Hesse (13 February 1539 – 14 March 1582) was a German noblewoman. ... February 13 is the 44th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events May 30 - In Florida, Hernando de Soto lands at Tampa Bay with 600 soldiers with the goal to find gold. ... For the Lebanese political coalition, see March 14 Alliance. ... Events January 15 - Russia cedes Livonia and Estonia to Poland February 24 - Pope Gregory XIII implements the Gregorian Calendar. ...

1. Anna Marie (b. Heidelberg, 24 July 1561 - d. Eskilstuna, 29 July 1589), married Charles IX of Sweden.
2. Elisabeth (b. Heidelberg, 15 June 1562 - d. Heidelberg, 2 November 1562).
3. Dorothea Elisabeth (b. Jagdschloß Deinschwang, 12 January 1565 - d. Jagdschloß Deinschwang, 7 March 1565).
4. Dorothea (b. Amberg, 4 August 1566 - d. Amberg, 10 March 1568).
5. Frederick Philip (b. Amberg, 19 October 1567 - d. Amberg, 14 November 1568).
6. Johann Friedrich (b. Amberg, 17 February 1569 - d. Amberg, 20 March 1569).
7. Ludwig (b. Amberg, 30 December 1570 - d. Amberg, 7 May 1571).
8. Katharina (b. Amberg, April 1572 - d. Amberg, 16 October 1586).
9. Christine (b. Schloß Hirschwald, 6 January 1573 - d. Zweibrücken, 21 July 1619).
10. Frederick IV, Elector Palatine (b. Amberg, 5 March 1574 - d. Heidelberg, 9 September 1610).
11. Philip (b. Amberg, 4 May 1575 - d. Amberg, 9 August 1575).
12. Elisabeth (b. Amberg, 24 November 1576 - d. Heidelberg, 10 April 1577).

Second, he married on 12 July 1583 with Countess Anna of Ostfriesland (26 June 1562 – 21 April 1621) but had not children. July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... // Events The Edict of Orleans suspends the persecution of the Huguenots. ... July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 155 days remaining. ... Events Rebellion of the Catholic League against King Henry III of France, in revenge for his murder of Duke Henry of Guise. ... Charles IX (Karl IX) (October 4, 1550 – October 30, 1611), was King of Sweden from 1604 until his death. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Year 1562 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... 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Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ... October 19 is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events The Duke of Alva arrives in the Netherlands with Spanish forces to suppress unrest there. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... Events March 23 - Peace of Longjumeau ends the Second War of Religion in France. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 11 - First recorded lottery in England. ... March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in leap years). ... Events January 11 - First recorded lottery in England. ... December 30 is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 1 day remaining. ... Events January 23 - The assassination of regent James Stewart, Earl of Moray throws Scotland into civil war February 25 - Pope Pius V excommunicates Queen Elizabeth I of England with the bull Regnans in Excelsis May 20 - Abraham Ortelius issues the first modern atlas. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (128th in leap years). ... Events January 11 - Austrian nobility is granted Freedom of religion. ... This article or section needs additional references or sources to improve its verifiability. ... January 16 - Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk is tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England. ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... 1586 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Saturday of the Julian calendar. ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 359 days (360 in leap years) remaining. ... Year 1573 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... July 21 is the 202nd day (203rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 163 days remaining. ... Events May 13 - Dutch statesman Johan van Oldenbarnevelt is executed in The Hague after having been accused of treason. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... March 5 is the 64th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (65th in leap years). ... Year 1574 was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... September 9 is the 252nd day of the year (253rd in leap years). ... // Events January 7 - Galileo Galilei discovers the Galilean moons of Jupiter. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... Year 1575 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... 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July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1583 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Tuesday of the Julian calendar. ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... Year 1562 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1621 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ...

External links

• (German) Article in the ADB