About
Baltic German Duke of the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia who reigned from 1642 until his death forty years later.
Before Fame
He studied at the University of Leipzig and was interested in the idea of mercantilism.
Trivia
He brought the duchy to its greatest peak in wealth and engaged in significant colonization.
Family Life
He married Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg.
Associated With
He and King Charles III were both dukes in their respective countries.
