page_title: Ernest Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
hierarchical_section_title: Ernest Frederick, Margrave of Baden-Durlach
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Markgraf Ernst Friedrich von Baden-Durlach um 1584
context_page_description: Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. He came to power when he came of age in 1584. He founded the first Gymnasium Illustrie in the margraviate. His conversion from the Lutheranism to Calvinism and his occupation of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts – even with the Emperor – the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.
context_section_description: Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach (born 17 October 1560 in Durlach – died 14 April 1604 in Remchingen) ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach.  He came to power when he came of age in 1584.  He founded the first Gymnasium Illustrie in the margraviate.  His conversion from the Lutheranism to Calvinism and his occupation of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts – even with the Emperor – the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.
caption: Margrave Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach - copper engraving of a coin
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