Frederick II

Margrave of Meissen from 1323
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Frederick II

Summary

Frederick II is a human[1]. He was born in Gotha[2]. He was born on November 30, 1310[3]. He passed away in Wartburg[4]. He died on November 18, 1349[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick II's place of birth was Gotha[2].
  • Frederick II died in Wartburg[4].
  • Frederick II was born on November 30, 1310[3].
  • Frederick II died on November 18, 1349[5].
  • Burial took place at Altzella Abbey[8].
  • Frederick II's father was Frederick I Margrave of Meissen[9].
  • Frederick II's mother was Elisabeth of Lobdeburg-Arnshaugk[10].
  • Frederick II was married to Matilda of Bavaria, Margravine of Meissen[11].
  • A child of Frederick II was Elisabeth of Meissen[12].
  • A child of Frederick II was Frederick III[13].
  • A child of Frederick II was Balthasar[14].
  • A child of Frederick II was Louis of Meissen[15].
  • A child of Frederick II was William I[16].
  • A child of Frederick II was Frederick of Meissen[17].
  • Frederick II held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Frederick II worked as a ruler[6].
  • Frederick II is recorded as male[19].
  • Frederick II's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Frederick II's family is recorded as House of Wettin[21].
  • Frederick II's noble title is recorded as margrave[22].
  • Frederick II's noble title is recorded as landgrave[23].
  • Frederick II's Commons category is recorded as Frederick II, Margrave of Meissen[24].
  • Frederick II's given name is recorded as Frédéric[25].
  • Frederick II's relative is recorded as Frederick V, Burgrave of Nuremberg[26].
  • Frederick II's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Frederick II was born in Gotha[2]. He was born on November 30, 1310[3]. His father was Frederick I Margrave of Meissen[9]. His mother was Elisabeth of Lobdeburg-Arnshaugk[10].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick II's professions included ruler[6].

Personal Life

Frederick II was married to Matilda of Bavaria, Margravine of Meissen[11]. Children include Elisabeth of Meissen[12], an aristocrat[28], 1329–1375[29], of Germany[30]; Frederick III[13], an aristocrat[31], 1332–1381[32]; Balthasar[14], a ruler[33], 1336–1406[34]; Louis of Meissen[15], a Catholic priest[35], 1341–1382[36], of Germany[37]; William I[16], an aristocrat[38], 1343–1407[39], of Germany[40]; and Frederick of Meissen[17].

Death and Burial

Frederick II died on November 18, 1349[5]. He passed away in Wartburg[4]. Burial took place at Altzella Abbey[8].

Why It Matters

Frederick II ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (531 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Frederick II born?

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

Where did Frederick II die?

Frederick II passed away in Wartburg[4].

Who were Frederick II's parents?

Frederick II's father was Frederick I Margrave of Meissen[9]. Frederick II's mother was Elisabeth of Lobdeburg-Arnshaugk[10].

Who was Frederick II married to?

Frederick II's spouses include Matilda of Bavaria, Margravine of Meissen[11].

What did Frederick II do for work?

Frederick II worked as ruler[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [5] . 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
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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