Emich Carl, 2nd Prince of Leiningen was born on December 2, 1818, in Heidelberg, Germany. He was a member of the German nobility and held the title of Prince of Leiningen from 1856 until his death in 1904. Emich Carl was known for his contributions to the family estate and his involvement in local governance. Throughout his life, Emich Carl was also connected to various European royal families through marriage and kinship. He was the son of Emich Carl, 1st Prince of Leiningen and Princess Maria of Baden, which further solidified his status within the aristocracy.