Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg

Summary

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Gotha^[2]. He was born on July 28, 1676^[3]. He died in Altenburg^[4]. He died on March 23, 1732^[5]. He worked as a regent^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was born in Gotha^[2].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg died in Altenburg^[4].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was born on July 28, 1676^[3].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg died on March 23, 1732^[5].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg died on April 23, 1732^[9].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is buried at Protestant Church (Gotha)^[10].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's father was Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[11].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's mother was Magdalena Sibylle of Saxe-Weissenfels^[12].
• Among Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's spouses was Princess Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst^[13].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[14].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Prince John August of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[15].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha^[16].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Friederike of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[17].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Johann Adolf of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[18].
• A child of Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was Wilhelm of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[19].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg held citizenship in Germany^[20].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's professions included regent^[6].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg worked as a politician^[7].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's field of work was politics^[21].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's field of work was governance^[22].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's field of work was military affairs^[23].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg held the position of regent^[24].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant^[25].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[26].
• Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg is recorded as male^[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was born in Gotha^[2]. He was born on July 28, 1676^[3]. His father was Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[11]. His mother was Magdalena Sibylle of Saxe-Weissenfels^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regent^[6] and politician^[7]. Fields of work include politics^[21], governance^[22], and military affairs^[23]. Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg held the position of regent^[24].

Recognition

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg received the Knight of the Order of the Elephant^[25].

Personal Life

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was married to Princess Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst^[13]. Children include Frederick III, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[14], a regent^[28], 1699–1772^[29], of Germany^[30], awarded the Order of the Garter^[31]; Prince John August of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[15], an aristocrat^[32], 1704–1767^[33], of Germany^[34]; Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha^[16], an aristocrat^[35], 1719–1772^[36], of Germany^[37]; Friederike of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[17], 1715–1775^[38], of Germany^[39]; Johann Adolf of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[18], an aristocrat^[40], 1721–1799^[41]; and Wilhelm of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[19], an aristocrat^[42], 1701–1771^[43], specialised in military affairs^[44]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 23, 1732^[5] and April 23, 1732^[9]. Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg passed away in Altenburg^[4]. He is buried at Protestant Church (Gotha)^[10].

Why It Matters

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,201 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg born?

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg was born in Gotha^[2].

Where did Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg die?

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg passed away in Altenburg^[4].

Who were Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's parents?

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's father was Frederick I of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg^[11]. Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's mother was Magdalena Sibylle of Saxe-Weissenfels^[12].

Who was Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg married to?

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg's spouses include Princess Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst^[13].

What did Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg do for work?

Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg worked as regent^[6] and politician^[7].

What awards did Frederick II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Elephant^[25].