Adolf Ernst of Limburg Stirum

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Adolf Ernst of Limburg Stirum (1622 - 3 October 1657) was a noble in what is now Germany. He was the count of Limburg Stirum and the son of Hermann Otto I of Limburg-Styrum. [1] Adolf Ernst inherited the lordship of Gemen at the death of his father in 1644, creating the Limburg-Styrum-Gemen branch of the family. He remained lord of Gemen until his death in 1657.

He married in 1644 (Maria) Isabella countess von Vehlen und Meggen zu Raesfeld. [1] She became regent of Gemen when Adolf Ernst was killed, until it passed to her eldest son in 1675. She died in 1692.

They had eight children:

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References

  1. 1 2 "Internet-Portal 'Westfälische Geschichte'". www.lwl.org (in German). 25 March 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2024.