Background
Born in Schönberg, he was the third child and second (but eldest surviving) son of George Albert II, Count of Erbach-Fürstenau and Anna Dorothea Christina, a daughter of Count Philipp Gottfried of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg.
Born in Schönberg, he was the third child and second (but eldest surviving) son of George Albert II, Count of Erbach-Fürstenau and Anna Dorothea Christina, a daughter of Count Philipp Gottfried of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg.
In 1718 he became sovereign Lord of Breuberg. Philipp Charles died in Fürstenau aged 58 and was buried in Michelstadt.
Like several others members of his family, Philipp Charles pursued a military career, and became General-major of the Franconian Circle.
