Leopold I, Prince of Lippe
Leopold I of Lippe (2 December 1767 – 5 November 1802) was a Prince of Lippe.
He was born in Detmold the son of Simon August, Count of Lippe-Detmold (1727–1782) and his second wife Princess Leopoldine of Anhalt-Dessau (1746–1769).
He received his education in Dessau, and when he reached 18 he went to study at the University of Leipzig. He succeeded his father as Count of Lippe-Detmold on his death on 1 May 1782, and remained Count until Lippe was raised to a Principality in 1789
He was married to Princess Pauline Christine of Anhalt-Bernburg (23 February 1769 – 29 December 1820), daughter of Frederick Albert, Prince of Anhalt-Bernburg and Louise Albertine of Schleswig-Holstein, on 2 January 1796 in Ballenstedt. From the marriage he had two sons:
- Leopold II, Prince of Lippe (1796–1851)
- Prince Friedrich (1797–1854)
Leopold died in Detmold and was succeeded as Prince by his eldest son, who became Leopold II
| Leopold I, Prince of Lippe Born: 2 December 1767 Died: 5 November 1802 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Simon August |
Count of Lippe-Detmold 1782–1789 |
Raised to Prince |
| New title Previously Count |
Prince of Lippe 1789–1802 |
Succeeded by Leopold II |