Son of Johann von Pfalz-Gelnhausen und Sophie Charlotte von Salm-Dhaun (1719โ1770). He was Count Palatine of Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen between 1789 and 1799 and first Duke in Bavaria from 16 February 1799 until his death in 1837. From 17 December 1803 to 20 March 1806, Wilhelm was titled Duke of Berg. He was the great-grandfather of Empress Elizabeth of Austria.
His body is buried in this crypt, his heart was buried in the Abbey Church of Banz.
His body is buried in this crypt, his heart was buried in the Abbey Church of Banz.
Son of Johann von Pfalz-Gelnhausen und Sophie Charlotte von Salm-Dhaun (1719โ1770). He was Count Palatine of Birkenfeld-Gelnhausen between 1789 and 1799 and first Duke in Bavaria from 16 February 1799 until his death in 1837. From 17 December 1803 to 20 March 1806, Wilhelm was titled Duke of Berg. He was the great-grandfather of Empress Elizabeth of Austria.
His body is buried in this crypt, his heart was buried in the Abbey Church of Banz.
His body is buried in this crypt, his heart was buried in the Abbey Church of Banz.
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