Frederick William of Brandenburg

Elector of Brandenburg and Duke of Prussia
Person human Q152727
Frederick William of Brandenburg
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Frederick William of Brandenburg

Summary

Frederick William of Brandenburg is a human[1]. Born in Berlin Palace[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1620[3]. He died in City Palace[4]. He died on April 29, 1688[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6] and art collector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #6,825 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin Palace[2], Frederick William of Brandenburg…
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg died in City Palace[4].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg was born on February 16, 1620[3].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg died on April 29, 1688[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin Cathedral[9].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg's father was George William, Elector of Brandenburg[10].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg's mother was Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg was married to Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau[12].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg was married to Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[13].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Charles, Electoral Prince of Brandenburg[14].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Frederick I of Prussia[15].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Philip William of Brandenburg-Schwedt[16].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Marie Amalie of Brandenburg[17].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Margrave Albert Frederick of Brandenburg-Schwedt[18].
  • A child of Frederick William of Brandenburg was Margravine Elisabeth Sophie of Brandenburg[19].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[20].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg worked as an aristocrat[6].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg worked as an art collector[7].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[21].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg held the position of Duke of Prussia[22].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg held the position of Margrave of Brandenburg[23].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg received the Order of the Garter[24].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg was a member of Fruitbearing Society[25].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[26].
  • Frederick William of Brandenburg is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick William of Brandenburg was born in Berlin Palace[2]. He was born on February 16, 1620[3]. His father was George William, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and art collector[7]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[21], a historical position[28]; Duke of Prussia[22], a position[29]; and Margrave of Brandenburg[23], a historical position[30].

Recognition

Frederick William of Brandenburg received the Order of the Garter[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau[12], a politician[31], 1627–1667[32], of Dutch Republic[33] and Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[13], a consort[34], 1636–1689[35]. Children include Charles, Electoral Prince of Brandenburg[14], an aristocrat[36], 1655–1674[37], of Germany[38]; Frederick I of Prussia[15], a politician[39], 1657–1713[40], of Germany[41], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[42]; Philip William of Brandenburg-Schwedt[16], an aristocrat[43], 1669–1711[44], of Germany[45], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[46]; Marie Amalie of Brandenburg[17], an aristocrat[47], 1670–1739[48]; Margrave Albert Frederick of Brandenburg-Schwedt[18], a military officer[49], 1672–1731[50], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[51]; and Margravine Elisabeth Sophie of Brandenburg[19], a politician[52], 1674–1748[53], of Russian Empire[54], specialised in nobility[55]. Frederick William of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[26].

Death and Burial

Frederick William of Brandenburg died on April 29, 1688[5]. He passed away in City Palace[4]. He is buried at Berlin Cathedral[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Frederick William of Brandenburg include SMS Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm[56], a pre-dreadnought battleship[57], in Turkey[58].

Why It Matters

Frederick William of Brandenburg ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,648 views/month, #6,825 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Edict of Potsdam[61], an edict[62]. Entities named for him include SMS Kurfürst Friedrich Wilhelm[56], a pre-dreadnought battleship[57], in Turkey[58].

FAQs

Where was Frederick William of Brandenburg born?

Frederick William of Brandenburg was born in Berlin Palace[2].

Where did Frederick William of Brandenburg die?

Frederick William of Brandenburg died in City Palace[4].

Who were Frederick William of Brandenburg's parents?

Frederick William of Brandenburg's father was George William, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. Frederick William of Brandenburg's mother was Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11].

Who was Frederick William of Brandenburg married to?

Frederick William of Brandenburg's spouses include Countess Louise Henriette of Nassau[12] and Dorothea of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[13].

What did Frederick William of Brandenburg do for work?

Frederick William of Brandenburg worked as aristocrat[6] and art collector[7].

What awards did Frederick William of Brandenburg receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[24].

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  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Different from Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia
    Member of Fruitbearing Society
    Place of birth Berlin Palace
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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