Karl II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels
Charles II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels | |
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Charles II of Münsterberg-Oels - engraving by Johann Christoph Sysang (1722) | |
| Born | 15 April 1545 Oleśnica |
| Died | 28 January 1617 (aged 71) Oleśnica |
| Noble family | House of Poděbrady |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Berka of Dubá Elisabeth Magdalena of Brieg |
| Issue | Henry Wenceslaus the Elder Henry Wenceslaus the Younger Charles Frederick I Elisabeth Magdalena of Legnica Sophie Catherine of Brieg |
| Father | Henry II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels |
| Mother | Margaret of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
Charles II of Münsterberg-Oels (also: Charles II of Poděbrady; Czech: Karel II. z Minsterberka; 15 April 1545 – 28 January 1617) was Duke of Oels from 1565 to 1617 and Duke of Bernstadt from 1604 to 1617. He also held the titles of Duke of Münsterberg and Count of Glatz. From 1608 to 1617 he was Governor of Silesia under the emperors Rudolf and Matthias.