Friedrich Kettler

Baltic German noble (1569-1642)
Person human Q31785
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Friedrich Kettler

Summary

Friedrich Kettler is a human[1]. He was born in Jelgava[2]. He was born on November 25, 1569[3]. He passed away in Jelgava[4]. He died on August 17, 1642[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Jelgava[2], Friedrich Kettler…
  • Friedrich Kettler died in Jelgava[4].
  • Friedrich Kettler was born on November 25, 1569[3].
  • Friedrich Kettler died on August 17, 1642[5].
  • Friedrich Kettler is buried at Jelgava Palace[8].
  • Friedrich Kettler's father was Gotthard Kettler[9].
  • Friedrich Kettler's mother was Anna of Mecklenburg[10].
  • Friedrich Kettler was married to Elisabeth Magdalena of Pomerania[11].
  • Friedrich Kettler's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Friedrich Kettler is recorded as male[12].
  • Friedrich Kettler's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Friedrich Kettler's family is recorded as House of Kettler[14].
  • Friedrich Kettler's noble title is recorded as duke[15].
  • Friedrich Kettler's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Kettler[16].
  • Friedrich Kettler's given name is recorded as Frédéric[17].
  • Friedrich Kettler's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[18].
  • Friedrich Kettler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Friedrich Kettler's sibling is recorded as Anna von Kettler[20].
  • Friedrich Kettler's sibling is recorded as Wilhelm Kettler[21].
  • Friedrich Kettler's sibling is recorded as Elisabeth von Kettler[22].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Kettler's place of birth was Jelgava[2]. He was born on November 25, 1569[3]. His father was Gotthard Kettler[9]. His mother was Anna of Mecklenburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Friedrich Kettler's professions included aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Friedrich Kettler was married to Elisabeth Magdalena of Pomerania[11].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Kettler died on August 17, 1642[5]. He passed away in Jelgava[4]. Burial took place at Jelgava Palace[8].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Kettler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Kettler born?

Friedrich Kettler was born in Jelgava[2].

Where did Friedrich Kettler die?

Friedrich Kettler died in Jelgava[4].

Who were Friedrich Kettler's parents?

Friedrich Kettler's father was Gotthard Kettler[9]. Friedrich Kettler's mother was Anna of Mecklenburg[10].

Who was Friedrich Kettler married to?

Friedrich Kettler's spouses include Elisabeth Magdalena of Pomerania[11].

What did Friedrich Kettler do for work?

Friedrich Kettler worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Polish Biographical Dictionary
    Occupation aristocrat
    Mother Anna of Mecklenburg
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