Sayn-Wittgenstein-Ludwigsburg

Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg-Ludwigsburg, also known as Sayn-Wittgenstein-Ludwigsburg, was a cadet branch of the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg family. It was created by "Graf" Casimir zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (1687–1741, ruled 1694–1741) for his brother, Ludwig Francis (1694–1750). Its seat was Ludwigsburg, a spectacular two-winged manor house in Berleburg built by the master carpenter Mannus Riedesel.
The branch had no territorial holdings of its own and as such had no independent standing in the German Empire. Later generations flourished as officers for the Czar of Russia. With the revolutions and wars of the 20th century, descendants were dispersed throughout Europe and North America.