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August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp

prince-regent of Eutin and prince-bishop of Lübeck (1646-1705)
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August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp

Summary

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp is a human[1]. Born in Gottorf Castle[2], he… he was born on May 6, 1646[3]. He passed away in Eutin[4]. He died on October 2, 1705[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and military personnel[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's place of birth was Gottorf Castle[2].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp passed away in Eutin[4].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp was born on May 6, 1646[3].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp died on October 2, 1705[5].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp is buried at Lübeck Cathedral[9].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's father was Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Marie Elisabeth of Saxony[11].
  • Among August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's spouses was Christine of Saxe-Weissenfels[12].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp worked as a theologian[6].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp worked as a military personnel[7].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp held the position of prince elector of Lübeck[14].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[15].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp was a member of Fruitbearing Society[16].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp is recorded as male[18].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's family is recorded as Duke of Holstein-Gottorp[20].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's Commons category is recorded as August Friedrich von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf[21].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's given name is recorded as August[22].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's given name is recorded as Friedrich[23].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's work location is recorded as Lübeck[24].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Der Auserwehlte'}[26].
  • August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'August Friedrich von Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gottorf Castle[2], August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp… he was born on May 6, 1646[3]. His father was Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10]. His mother was Marie Elisabeth of Saxony[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and military personnel[7]. August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp held the position of prince elector of Lübeck[14].

Recognition

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[15].

Personal Life

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp was married to Christine of Saxe-Weissenfels[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[17].

Death and Burial

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp died on October 2, 1705[5]. He died in Eutin[4]. Burial took place at Lübeck Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp born?

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp was born in Gottorf Castle[2].

Where did August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp die?

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp passed away in Eutin[4].

Who were August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's parents?

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's father was Frederick III, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp[10]. August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's mother was Marie Elisabeth of Saxony[11].

Who was August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp married to?

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp's spouses include Christine of Saxe-Weissenfels[12].

What did August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp do for work?

August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp worked as theologian[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did August Frederick of Holstein-Gottorp receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[15].

Related Entities

Germany Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp John George III of Saxony

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → Fruitbearing Society
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Country of citizenship → Germany
    Religion or worldview → Lutheranism
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