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Philip William of Neuburg
ModernEmperorNeuburg1615 — 1690
Elector Palatine who fathered 17 children.
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Quick Facts
Born
1615
Died
1690
Country
Neuburg
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)20
Political (20%)42
Influence (20%)49
Legacy (20%)39
Leadership (15%)66
Strategy (15%)54
Total Score45.8
Philip William of Neuburg — Complete Timeline
1653 AD
Inherited the Duchies of Jülich and BergPolitical Action◆ Major
Philip William inherited the Duchies of J
SuccessionInheritance
Impact: regional
1685 AD
Became Elector PalatinePolitical Action
Upon the death of the last Protestant Elector Palatine, Charles II, Philip William inherited the Electorate of the Palatinate. This succession transferred the electoral dignity to the Catholic Neuburg line, altering the religious balance in the Holy Roman Empire.
SuccessionElectoratePalatinate
Impact: regional
1690 AD
Fathered 17 ChildrenOther◆ Major
Philip William fathered 17 children with his wife, Landgravine Elisabeth Amalie of Hesse-Darmstadt. This large progeny created extensive dynastic connections across European royal houses, including marriages to the Emperor, the King of Spain, and the King of Portugal.
DynastyMarriage Alliances
Impact: regionalconstructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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