Karl II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels
Charles II of Münsterberg-Oels (also: Charles II of Poděbrady; Czech: Karel II. z Minsterberka; 15 April 1545 – 28 January 1617) was Duke of Oels from 1565 to 1617 and Duke of Bernstadt from 1604 to 1617. He also held the titles of Duke of Münsterberg and Count of Glatz. From 1608 to 1617 he was Governor of Silesia under the emperors Rudolf and Matthias.
Charles II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels | |
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Charles II of Münsterberg-Oels - engraving by Johann Christoph Sysang (1722) | |
| Born | 15 April 1545 Oleśnica |
| Died | 28 January 1617 (aged 71) Oleśnica |
| Noble family | House of Poděbrady |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Berka of Dubá Elisabeth Magdalena of Brieg |
| Father | Henry II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels |
| Mother | Margaret of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
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