Ernest Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach

Ernest Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
Margrave Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach - copper engraving of a coin
Born(1560-10-17)17 October 1560
Durlach
Died14 April 1604(1604-04-14) (aged 43)
Remchingen
Noble familyHouse of Zähringen
Spouse(s)Anna of East Frisia
FatherCharles II, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
MotherAnna of Veldenz

Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach (born 17 October 1560 in Durlach – died 14 April 1604 in Remchingen) ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. He came to power when he came of age in 1584. He founded the first Gymnasium Illustre in the margraviate. Ernst Friedrich, who had a strict Lutheran upbringing, started a reconciliation between Lutheranism and Calvinism with the publication of the Staffort Book in 1599 His occupation of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts – even with the Emperor – the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.

Title page of the Staffort Book of 1599
Staffort Book in English

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