Marriage and Children
On 27 June 1697, Charles III William married Magdalena Wilhelmine of Württemberg (7 November 1677 - 30 October 1742), the daughter of Wilhelm Ludwig, Duke of Württemberg. The following children were born from this marriage:
- Charles Magnus (21 January 1701 - 12 January 1712), hereditary Prince of Baden-Durlach
- Frederick (7 October 1703 - 26 March 1732), hereditary Prince of Baden-Durlach
- Auguste Magdalene (13 November 1706 - 25 August 1709)
Charles William was known for his extravagant lifestyle. "The court in Karlsruhe led the field in terms of the number of mistresses - because you can't call the ladies residing in the Lead Tower of the castle anything else". Since Charles William enjoyed this lifestyle even before the construction of the new palace in Karlsruhe - where the Lead Tower is located - Wilhelmine chose to remain in the Karlsburg Castle in Durlach and never moved into the new city of Karlsruhe.
As early as 1696, this relaxed lifestyle cost Charles William his chance to get on the Swedish throne. He was on a visit to Stockholm because Swedish Court considered him for a marriage with Sophie Hedwig, the daughter of King Charles XI of Sweden.
Read more about this topic: Charles III William, Margrave Of Baden-Durlach
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