Karl II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels
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Charles II of Münsterberg-Oels (also: Charles II of Poděbrady; Czech: Karel II. z Minsterberka; 15 April 1545 – 28 January 1617) was Duke of Oels from 1565 to 1617 and Duke of Bernstadt from 1604 to 1617. He also held the titles of Duke of Münsterberg[lower-alpha 1] and Count of Glatz.[lower-alpha 2] From 1608 to 1617 he was Governor of Silesia under the emperors Rudolf and Matthias.
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Born | (1545-04-15)15 April 1545 Oleśnica |
Died | 28 January 1617(1617-01-28) (aged 71) Oleśnica |
Noble family | House of Poděbrady |
Spouse(s) | Catherine Berka of Dubá Elisabeth Magdalena of Brieg |
Father | Henry II, Duke of Münsterberg-Oels |
Mother | Margaret of Mecklenburg-Schwerin |
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