Background
Christian Günther III was the son of Prince August I of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (1691-1750) and his wife Princess Sophie Eberhardine (1696-1762), a daughter of Prince Charles Frederick of Anhalt-Bernburg.
Some authors ruler of Schwarzburg
Christian Günther III was the son of Prince August I of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (1691-1750) and his wife Princess Sophie Eberhardine (1696-1762), a daughter of Prince Charles Frederick of Anhalt-Bernburg.
Some authors call him Prince Christian Günther I, because he was the first ruler of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen named Christian Günther who held the title of Prince. Others call Christian Günther III, because there were two earlier Counts by that name. He had to deal with a number of problems when he inherited the principality.
Some people were abusing their power, and the country suffered from the consequences of the Seven Years" War.
Although he was only 22 years old, he managed to solve these problems with unwearying zeal and vigorous energy. He used the money he saved to construct some important buildings.
He expanded his residence Sondershausen Palace by extending the north wing and added the famous "Blue Hall" to the west wing. He also built very large so-called "domain" buildings in Allmenhausen and Sondershausen and the watchtower on the top of Mount Possen, in the Hainleite range.
His favourite castle was Ebeleben Castle, where he grew up.
He expanded this castle, and completely overhauled the adjoining park. The statues, waterfalls, fountains and flowers made it a renowned park for a long time.