Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Summary

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp is a human^[1]. Born in Duborg Castle^[2], he… he was born on January 25, 1526^[3]. He passed away in Gottorf Castle^[4]. He died on October 1, 1586^[5]. He worked as an aristocrat^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's place of birth was Duborg Castle^[2].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died in Gottorf Castle^[4].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was born on January 25, 1526^[3].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died on October 1, 1586^[5].
• Burial took place at Schleswig Cathedral^[8].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's father was Frederick I of Denmark^[9].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Sophie of Pomerania^[10].
• Among Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's spouses was Christine of Hesse^[11].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was Frederick II, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp^[12].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp^[13].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was Philip, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[14].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[15].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was Elisabeth of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[16].
• A child of Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[17].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark^[18].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's professions included aristocrat^[6].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp held the position of monarch^[19].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp received the Knight of the Garter^[20].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[21].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp is recorded as male^[22].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's family is recorded as House of Holstein-Gottorp^[24].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's noble title is recorded as duke^[25].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's Commons category is recorded as Adolf, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[26].
• Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's given name is recorded as Adolphe^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Duborg Castle^[2], Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp… he was born on January 25, 1526^[3]. His father was Frederick I of Denmark^[9]. His mother was Sophie of Pomerania^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's professions included aristocrat^[6]. He held the position of monarch^[19].

Recognition

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp received the Knight of the Garter^[20].

Personal Life

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp was married to Christine of Hesse^[11]. Children include Frederick II, Duke of Holstein-Gottorp^[12], a ruler^[28], 1568–1587^[29], of Holy Roman Empire^[30]; Sophia of Holstein-Gottorp^[13], a consort^[31], 1569–1634^[32], of Kingdom of Denmark^[33]; Philip, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[14], an aristocrat^[34], 1570–1590^[35], of Germany^[36]; Christina of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[15], a politician^[37], 1573–1625^[38], of Sweden^[39]; Elisabeth of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[16], 1574–1587^[40]; and John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp^[17], a ruler^[41], 1575–1616^[42], of Duke of Holstein-Gottorp^[43]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[21].

Death and Burial

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp died on October 1, 1586^[5]. He died in Gottorf Castle^[4]. He is buried at Schleswig Cathedral^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp include Gottorf Castle^[44], a château^[45], in Germany^[46].

Why It Matters

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[47] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[48]

Entities named for him include Gottorf Castle^[44], a château^[45], in Germany^[46].

FAQs

Where was Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp born?

Born in Duborg Castle^[2], Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp…

Where did Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp die?

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp passed away in Gottorf Castle^[4].

Who were Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's parents?

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's father was Frederick I of Denmark^[9]. Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Sophie of Pomerania^[10].

Who was Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp married to?

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp's spouses include Christine of Hesse^[11].

What did Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp do for work?

Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp worked as aristocrat^[6].

What awards did Adolf I, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter^[20].