Henry Ernest of Stolberg-Wernigerode was a German politician, canon, dean and author of many hymns. He also published some poetry and collections of songs. He was Count of Stolberg-Wernigerode from 1771 until his death. Wikipedia
Born: December 7, 1716, Wernigerode, Germany
Died: October 24, 1778 (age 61 years), Halberstadt, Germany
Great-grandparents: Magdalena Sibylla of Holstein-Gottorp and Gustav Adolph, Duke of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
Great grandchildren: Karoline of Stolberg-Wernigerode, Rudolf de Stolberg-Wernigerode, Eberhard zu Stolberg-Wernigerode, and more
Grandchildren: Henry of Stolberg-Wernigerode, Louise of Stolberg-Wernigerode, Luise, Gräfin zu Stolberg-Wernigerode, and more
Grandparent: Christine of Mecklenburg-Güstrow