Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode

Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode
A 1773 portrait of Henry Ernest
Born(1716-12-07)7 December 1716
Wernigerode
Died24 October 1778(1778-10-24) (aged 61)
Halberstadt
Noble familyHouse of Stolberg
Spouse(s)Countess Marie Elizabeth II of Promnitz
Princess Christiane Anna of Anhalt-Köthen
FatherChristian Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode
MotherCountess Sophie Charlotte of Leiningen-Westerburg

Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode (German: Heinrich Ernst (later calling himself Henrich Ernst) zu Stolberg-Wernigerode; 7 December 1716, Wernigerode – 24 October 1778, Halberstadt) was a German politician, canon, dean and author of many hymns. He also published some poetry and collections of songs. He was Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1771 until his death.