Catherine of Brandenburg

Princess of Transylvania (1602-1644)
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Catherine of Brandenburg

Summary

Catherine of Brandenburg is a human[1]. Born in Königsberg[2], she… she was born on May 28, 1602[3]. She passed away in Schöningen[4]. She died on August 27, 1644[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Catherine of Brandenburg's place of birth was Königsberg[2].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg passed away in Schöningen[4].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg was born on May 28, 1602[3].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg was born on January 1, 1602[8].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg died on August 27, 1644[5].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg was married to Gabriel Bethlen[11].
  • Among Catherine of Brandenburg's spouses was Francis Charles of Saxe-Lauenburg[12].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg held citizenship in Principality of Transylvania[13].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's professions included politician[6].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg held the position of regent[14].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg is recorded as female[15].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[17].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as princess[19].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's Commons category is recorded as Catherine of Brandenburg, Princess of Transylvania[20].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Catherine[21].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Katalin[22].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Katharina von Brandenburg'}[23].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's sibling is recorded as George William, Elector of Brandenburg[24].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's sibling is recorded as Joachim Sigismund von Brandenburg[25].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's sibling is recorded as Maria Eleonora of Brandenburg[26].
  • Catherine of Brandenburg's sibling is recorded as Anna Sophia of Brandenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Königsberg[2], Catherine of Brandenburg… Recorded date of birth include May 28, 1602[3] and January 1, 1602[8]. Her father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. Her mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].

Career and Affiliations

Catherine of Brandenburg worked as a politician[6]. She held the position of regent[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gabriel Bethlen[11], a politician[28], 1580–1629[29], of Principality of Transylvania[30] and Francis Charles of Saxe-Lauenburg[12], a military personnel[31], 1594–1660[32].

Death and Burial

Catherine of Brandenburg died on August 27, 1644[5]. She died in Schöningen[4].

Why It Matters

Catherine of Brandenburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Catherine of Brandenburg born?

Catherine of Brandenburg was born in Königsberg[2].

Where did Catherine of Brandenburg die?

Catherine of Brandenburg passed away in Schöningen[4].

Who were Catherine of Brandenburg's parents?

Catherine of Brandenburg's father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. Catherine of Brandenburg's mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].

Who was Catherine of Brandenburg married to?

Catherine of Brandenburg's spouses include Gabriel Bethlen[11] and Francis Charles of Saxe-Lauenburg[12].

What did Catherine of Brandenburg do for work?

Catherine of Brandenburg worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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