Background
Rupert was born in Zweibrücken in 1506 as the youngest son of Alexander, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken.
Rupert was born in Zweibrücken in 1506 as the youngest son of Alexander, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken.
As a younger son, Rupert was designated by his father into a church career.
In 1517 he became a member of the Cathedral of Strasbourg, a position he held until 1533.