Louis III, Duke of Württemberg

Ludwig, or Ludwig der Fromme, (1 January 1554, Stuttgart – 28 August 1593, Stuttgart) was a German nobleman. He was the fifth Duke of Württemberg from 1568 until his death.

Life

The only surviving son of Christoph, Duke of Württemberg, he succeeded him on his death in 28 December 1568. His reign was at first under the guardianship of his mother Anna Maria von Brandenburg-Ansbach, duke Wolfgang and margraves George Frederick and Charles II, in the name of count Heinrich von Castell.

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Preceded by
Christoph
Duke of Württemberg
1569-1593
Succeeded by
Frederick I