Frederick of Brandenberg

Prince-Archbishop of Magdeburg
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Frederick of Brandenberg

Summary

Frederick of Brandenberg is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1530[3]. He died in Halberstadt[4]. He died on October 2, 1552[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Frederick of Brandenberg's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg passed away in Halberstadt[4].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg was born on December 12, 1530[3].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg was born on 1530[8].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg died on October 2, 1552[5].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg died on January 1, 1552[9].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[13].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt[14].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg held the position of diocesan administrator[15].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[16].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[17].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[18].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg is recorded as male[20].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's Commons category is recorded as Frederick of Brandenburg, Prince-Archbishop of Magdeburg[22].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's given name is recorded as Friedrich[23].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's given name is recorded as Frederick[24].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's sibling is recorded as Sigismund of Brandenburg[26].
  • Frederick of Brandenberg's sibling is recorded as John George, Elector of Brandenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Frederick of Brandenberg… Recorded date of birth include December 12, 1530[3] and 1530[8]. His father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. His mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11].

Education

Educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[17], a university[28], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[29], founded in 1506[30] and University of Freiburg[18], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1457[33], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[34].

Career and Affiliations

Frederick of Brandenberg's professions included Catholic priest[6]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Magdeburg[13], a historical episcopal title[35], in Archbishopric of Magdeburg[36], founded in 0968[37]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Halberstadt[14]; and diocesan administrator[15], a position[38].

Personal Life

Frederick of Brandenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 2, 1552[5] and January 1, 1552[9]. Frederick of Brandenberg passed away in Halberstadt[4].

Why It Matters

Frederick of Brandenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Frederick of Brandenberg born?

Born in Berlin[2], Frederick of Brandenberg…

Where did Frederick of Brandenberg die?

Frederick of Brandenberg passed away in Halberstadt[4].

Who were Frederick of Brandenberg's parents?

Frederick of Brandenberg's father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. Frederick of Brandenberg's mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11].

What did Frederick of Brandenberg do for work?

Frederick of Brandenberg worked as Catholic priest[6].

Where did Frederick of Brandenberg go to school?

Frederick of Brandenberg was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[17] and University of Freiburg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . resource.database.rag-online.org. resource.database.rag-online.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . resource.database.rag-online.org. resource.database.rag-online.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . 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. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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