Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg

1371 – 1440, Burgrave of Nuremberg as Frederick VI and Elector of Brandenburg as Frederick I
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Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg
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Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg

Summary

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg is a human[1]. Born in Nuremberg[2], he… he was born on September 21, 1371[3]. He passed away in Cadolzburg[4]. He died on September 20, 1440[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg passed away in Cadolzburg[4].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was born on September 21, 1371[3].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg died on September 20, 1440[5].
  • Burial took place at Heilsbronn Abbey[8].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Frederick V, Burgrave of Nuremberg[9].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Elisabeth of Meissen[10].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[11].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was Elisabeth of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brzeg-Legnica and Cieszyn[12].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach[13].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was Cecilia of Brandenburg[14].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was Margaret of Brandenburg[15].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was Magdalene of Brandenburg[16].
  • A child of Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg[17].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg held citizenship in Margraviate of Brandenburg[18].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[19].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg is recorded as male[20].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[22].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as margrave[23].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's Commons category is recorded as Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg[24].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Friedrich[25].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's relative is recorded as Margaret of Bohemia, Burgravine of Nuremberg[26].
  • Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's relative is recorded as Ludovico III Gonzaga, Marquis of Mantua[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on September 21, 1371[3]. His father was Frederick V, Burgrave of Nuremberg[9]. His mother was Elisabeth of Meissen[10].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's professions included military personnel[6]. He held the position of Prince-Elector[19].

Personal Life

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[11]. Children include Elisabeth of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brzeg-Legnica and Cieszyn[12], an aristocrat[28], 1403–1449[29]; John, Margrave of Brandenburg-Kulmbach[13], a margrave[30], 1406–1464[31], awarded the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[32]; Cecilia of Brandenburg[14], an aristocrat[33], 1405–1449[34]; Margaret of Brandenburg[15], an aristocrat[35], 1410–1465[36]; Magdalene of Brandenburg[16], an aristocrat[37], 1412–1454[38]; and Frederick II, Elector of Brandenburg[17], a ruler[39], 1413–1471[40], of Margraviate of Brandenburg[41].

Death and Burial

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg died on September 20, 1440[5]. He passed away in Cadolzburg[4]. He is buried at Heilsbronn Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg born?

Born in Nuremberg[2], Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg…

Where did Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg die?

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg passed away in Cadolzburg[4].

Who were Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's parents?

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Frederick V, Burgrave of Nuremberg[9]. Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Elisabeth of Meissen[10].

Who was Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg married to?

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses include Elisabeth of Bavaria, Electress of Brandenburg[11].

What did Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg do for work?

Frederick I, Elector of Brandenburg worked as military personnel[6].

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  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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