Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel in 1735
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Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

Summary

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is a human[1]. Born in Bevern[2], he… he was born on May 19, 1680[3]. He passed away in Salzdahlum[4]. He died on September 13, 1735[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], military officer[7], and marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (350 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was born in Bevern[2].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died in Salzdahlum[4].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was born on May 19, 1680[3].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died on September 13, 1735[5].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel died on September 7, 1735[10].
  • Burial took place at Brunswick Cathedral[11].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's father was Ferdinand Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's mother was Christine of Hesse-Eschwege[13].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was married to Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[14].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Charles I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[15].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick[16].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern[17].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg[18].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[19].
  • A child of Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was Duchess Luise of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[20].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel held citizenship in Germany[21].
  • German was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's native language[22].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's professions included military officer[7].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel worked as a marshal[8].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's field of work was military affairs[23].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's field of work was military art[24].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel received the Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bevern[2], Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel… he was born on May 19, 1680[3]. His father was Ferdinand Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12]. His mother was Christine of Hesse-Eschwege[13]. German was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], military officer[7], and marshal[8]. Fields of work include military affairs[23], a concept[28] and military art[24].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25] and Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].

Personal Life

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel was married to Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[14]. Children include Charles I, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[15], an aristocrat[29], 1713–1780[30], of Germany[31]; Duke Anthony Ulrich of Brunswick[16], a politician[32], 1714–1774[33], of Germany[34], awarded the Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky[35]; Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel-Bevern[17], a queen[36], 1715–1797[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[39], specialised in literary activity[40]; Duke Louis Ernest of Brunswick-Lüneburg[18], a politician[41], 1718–1788[42], of Germany[43], awarded the Order of St. Andrew[44]; Duke Ferdinand of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[19], a military officer[45], 1721–1792[46], of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[47], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[48]; and Duchess Luise of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[20], 1722–1780[49], of Germany[50], awarded the Order of the Starry Cross[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 13, 1735[5] and September 7, 1735[10]. Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel passed away in Salzdahlum[4]. Burial took place at Brunswick Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (350 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel born?

Born in Bevern[2], Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel…

Where did Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel die?

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel passed away in Salzdahlum[4].

Who were Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's parents?

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's father was Ferdinand Albert I, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg[12]. Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's mother was Christine of Hesse-Eschwege[13].

Who was Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel married to?

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel's spouses include Princess Antoinette of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[14].

What did Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel do for work?

Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel worked as military personnel[6], military officer[7], and marshal[8].

What awards did Ferdinand Albert II, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant[25] and Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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