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Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode | |
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Born | Wernigerode | 7 December 1716
Died | 24 October 1778 Halberstadt | (aged 61)
Noble family | House of Stolberg |
Spouse(s) | Countess Marie Elizabeth II of Promnitz Princess Christiane Anna of Anhalt-Köthen |
Father | Christian Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode |
Mother | Countess 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.