Frederick II of Legnica

Duke of Legnica
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Frederick II of Legnica
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Frederick II of Legnica

Summary

Frederick II of Legnica is a human[1]. He was born in Legnica[2]. He was born on February 12, 1480[3]. He passed away in Legnica[4]. He died on September 17, 1547[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Legnica[2], Frederick II of Legnica…
  • Born in Legnica[7], Frederick II of Legnica…
  • Frederick II of Legnica died in Legnica[4].
  • Frederick II of Legnica died in Legnica[8].
  • Frederick II of Legnica was born on February 12, 1480[3].
  • Frederick II of Legnica died on September 17, 1547[5].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's father was Frederick I of Liegnitz[9].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's mother was Ludmila of Poděbrady[10].
  • Among Frederick II of Legnica's spouses was Elizabeth Jagiellon[11].
  • Among Frederick II of Legnica's spouses was Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach[12].
  • A child of Frederick II of Legnica was Sophie of Legnica[13].
  • A child of Frederick II of Legnica was George II of Brieg[14].
  • A child of Frederick II of Legnica was Frederick III of Legnica[15].
  • Frederick II of Legnica held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[16].
  • Frederick II of Legnica received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].
  • Frederick II of Legnica is recorded as male[18].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's family is recorded as Piasts of Silesia[20].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's noble title is recorded as duke[21].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's Commons category is recorded as Frederick II, Duke of Legnica[22].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's given name is recorded as Frédéric[23].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's given name is recorded as Friedrich[24].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Frederick II of Legnica's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Legnica[2], a city with powiat rights in Poland[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1264[30]. Frederick II of Legnica was born on February 12, 1480[3]. His father was Frederick I of Liegnitz[9]. His mother was Ludmila of Poděbrady[10].

Recognition

Frederick II of Legnica received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Jagiellon[11], a politician[31], 1482–1517[32], of Poland[33] and Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach[12], 1485–1537[34]. Children include Sophie of Legnica[13], 1525–1546[35]; George II of Brieg[14], an aristocrat[36], 1523–1586[37], of Duchy of Brzeg[38]; and Frederick III of Legnica[15], a feudatory[39], 1520–1570[40], of Germany[41].

Death and Burial

Frederick II of Legnica died on September 17, 1547[5]. Recorded place of death include Legnica[4], a city with powiat rights in Poland[42], in Poland[43], founded in 1264[44].

Why It Matters

Frederick II of Legnica has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Frederick II of Legnica born?

Frederick II of Legnica's place of birth was Legnica[2].

Where did Frederick II of Legnica die?

Frederick II of Legnica died in Legnica[4].

Who were Frederick II of Legnica's parents?

Frederick II of Legnica's father was Frederick I of Liegnitz[9]. Frederick II of Legnica's mother was Ludmila of Poděbrady[10].

Who was Frederick II of Legnica married to?

Frederick II of Legnica's spouses include Elizabeth Jagiellon[11] and Sophie of Brandenburg-Ansbach-Kulmbach[12].

What awards did Frederick II of Legnica receive?

Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  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. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Bohemia
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