Louis William Geldricus Ernest of Bentheim and Steinfurt (1 October 1756 at Steinfurt Castle – 20 August 1817) was a member of the House of Bentheim-Steinfurt. He was an Imperial Count and was raised to Prince in 1817.
He was the second son of Count Charles Paul Ernest and his wife, Sophie Charlotte of Nassau-Siegen, the eldest daughter of Frederick William II, Prince of Nassau-Siegen. As his brother Charles (13 February 1753 – 5 September 1772) died before their father, Louis succeeded in 1780 as Count of Steinfurt.
On 17 July 1776, he married Princess Juliane Wilhelmine of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg (30 April 1754 – 14 September 1823), with whom he had the following eight children:
Henriette Sophie (10 June 1777 – 8 December 1851), married in 1802 to Karl, 2nd Prince of Solms-Hohensolms-Lich (1762-1807)
Christian (1778-1789)
Alexius (20 October 1781 – 3 November 1866), Louis's successor as Prince of Bentheim und Steinfurt
William (17 April 1782 – 12 October 1839)
Louis (22 November 1787 – 4 February 1876)
Charlotte (5 May 1789 – 6 January 1874)
Eugene (28 March 1791 – 4 December 1871)
Sophie (16 January 1794 – 6 May 1873), married on 10 September 1823 to Landgrave Charles of Hesse-Philippsthal-Barchfeld (27 June 1784 – 17 July 1854)
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Some of their strengths
Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Practical, Loyal, Energetic, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Adventurous, and Insightful.
Intelligent and Inquisitive
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig is someone who is an intelligent, inquisitive, and imaginative person, who is practical, considerate, kind, and diplomatic in dealings with others. A person who defines themself by their friends and what groups they belong to.
Adaptable and Versatile
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig well know them as someone who can be adaptable, flexible, and polite, like a flower or a sapling.
Ambitious and Forceful
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig as someone who is ambitious, hard-working, determined, and intelligent.
A person who has a knack for identifying opportunities, has amazing concentration and focus, who can work independently, who likes starting new things, and who is somewhat of an intellectual.
Inquisitive and Progressive
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig is someone who is an eternal student who is always interested in learning new things, and who has a desire to shake things up and change things.
They are also someone who is balanced, organized, and in-charge, and who loves traveling, working hard, and figuring out the patterns of things.
Justice-seeking and Peaceful
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig tends to be someone who loves peace and is ready to go to any costs to achieve it. Who has a taste for the good things in life, tends to be a good organizer, has a thirst for knowledge, and who tends to have the respect of friends and acquaintances.
Some of Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig's challenges
While Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig can be Stubborn, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Suspicious, Impulsive, Careless, and Relentless.
Hesitant and Narcissistic
One of Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig's key challenges is that they are someone who can be hesitant and narcissistic.
Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Relentless and Inflexible
Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig is someone who can be relentless, obsessive, and inflexible, who can be confrontational with work colleagues, can have difficulty communicating feelings and be somewhat reclusive, and who can be self-destructive, overindulgent, and extravagant.
Pleasure-seeking and Indecisive
Finally, Prince of Bentheim and Steinfurt Ludwig also can put others first too much, and hem-and-haw too much when making a decision.
