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Francis Erdmann
Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
Reign1665–1666
PredecessorJulius Henry
SuccessorJulius Francis
Born(1629-02-25)25 February 1629
Theusing
Died30 July 1666(1666-07-30) (aged 37)
Schwarzenbek
ConsortSibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg
HouseHouse of Ascania
FatherJulius Henry, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg
MotherElisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg
ReligionLutheran

Francis Erdmann of Saxe-Lauenburg (Theusing, 25 February 1629 – 30 July 1666, Schwarzenbek), was duke of Saxe-Lauenburg between 1665 and 1666. He was the eldest son of Duke Julius Henry and his second wife Elisabeth Sophia of Brandenburg, daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg.

Marriage

In 1654 Francis Erdmann married his half-cousin Sibylle Hedwig of Saxe-Lauenburg (30 July 1625 – 1 August 1703, Ratzeburg), daughter of Duke Augustus. Since their marriage remained without heir Francis Erdmann was succeeded by his half-brother Julius Francis.

Ancestry

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Francis Erdmann, Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg House of AscaniaBorn: 25 February 1629 in Theusing Died: 30 July 1666 in Schwarzenbek Regnal titles Preceded byJulius Henry Duke of Saxe-Lauenburg 1665–1666 Succeeded byJulius Francis
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