Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode
Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode | |
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A 1773 portrait of Henry Ernest | |
| Born | 7 December 1716 Wernigerode |
| Died | 24 October 1778 (aged 61) Halberstadt |
| Noble family | House of Stolberg |
| Spouse(s) | Countess Marie Elizabeth II of Promnitz Princess Christiane Anna of Anhalt-Köthen |
| Father | Christian Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode |
| Mother | Countess Sophie Charlotte of Leiningen-Westerburg |
Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German: Heinrich Ernst (later calling himself Henrich Ernst) zu Stolberg-Wernigerode; 7 December 1716, Wernigerode – 24 October 1778, Halberstadt) was a German politician, canon, dean and author of many hymns. He also published some poetry and collections of songs. He was Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1771 until his death.