Philipp Ludwig II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg
Philipp Ludwig II, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg | |
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Philipp Ludwig II by Dominicus Custos | |
| Born | 18 November 1576 Hanau |
| Died | 9 August 1612 (aged 35) Hanau |
| Noble family | Hanau |
| Spouse(s) | Catharina Belgica |
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| Father | Philipp Ludwig I, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg |
| Mother | Magdalene of Waldeck-Wildungen |
Philipp Ludwig II of Hanau-Münzenberg (18 November 1576, in Hanau – 9 August 1612, in Hanau), was one of the most notable counts of Hanau of the early modern period, his policies bringing about sweeping changes.
Count Philipp Ludwig II of Hanau-Münzenberg was born in the castle at Hanau and baptised two weeks later on 3 December. His parents were Count Philipp Ludwig I of Hanau-Münzenberg (1553–1580) and Countess Magdalene of Waldeck-Wildungen (1558–1599).