Rupert, Count Palatine of Veldenz
Rupert was the Duke of Veldenz from 1543 until 1544.Life
Rupert was born in Zweibrücken in 1506 as the youngest son of Alexander, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. As a younger son, Rupert was designated by his father into a church career. In 1517 he became a member of the Cathedral of Strasbourg, a position he held until 1533. By the Marburger Contract of 1543 Rupert was granted the County of Veldenz, a territory ruled by his nephew Wolfgang, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken. Rupert died the following year and was succeeded by his son George John.Rupert married Ursula of Salm-Kyrburg, daughter of Wild- and Rhinegrave John VII, on 23 June 1537 and had the following children:
- Anne
- George John
- Ursula
