Ernst of Schaumburg (September 24, 1569 – January 17, 1622) was the first Count of Schauenburg and Holstein-Pinneberg to earn the title of Prince in 1619. However, he died in 1622 without an heir. Schauenburg-Pinneberg had been a Lutheran region since his father Otto IV of Schaumburg had been won over to Martin Luther's teachings. After Ernst's death, a Catholic Count, Jobst Hermann, received a portion of Schauenburg but he also died without children, and Otto V, who was a Calvinist, succeeded Ernst.
Prince Ernst built the Stadthagen Mausoleum for himself and his family. Today, this building is estimated as a cultural monument of European rank.
On 11 September 1597 he married Hedwig of Hesse-KasselatWilhelmsburg CastleinSchmalkalden. The marriage remained childless.
Ernest of Schaumburg Born: 24 September 1569 in Bückeburg Died: 17 January 1622 ibidem | ||
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| Preceded by | Count of Holstein-Pinneberg 1601–1622 |
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| Count of Schaumburg 1601–1619 |
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| Schaumburg newly elevated to principality | Prince of Schaumburg 1619–1622 |
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