George William, Elector of Brandenburg
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George William, Elector of Brandenburg
Summary
George William, Elector of Brandenburg is a human[1]. He was born in Old Cölln[2]. He was born on November 3, 1595[3]. He died in Königsberg[4]. He died on December 1, 1640[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]
Key Facts
- Born in Old Cölln[2], George William, Elector of Brandenburg…
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg died in Königsberg[4].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg was born on November 3, 1595[3].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg died on December 1, 1640[5].
- Burial took place at Königsberg Cathedral[8].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11].
- A child of George William, Elector of Brandenburg was Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg[12].
- A child of George William, Elector of Brandenburg was Frederick William of Brandenburg[13].
- A child of George William, Elector of Brandenburg was Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg[14].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg worked as an aristocrat[6].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[15].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Duke of Prussia[16].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg was educated at European University Viadrina[17].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg was a member of Fruitbearing Society[19].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[21].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg is recorded as male[22].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[24].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as duke[25].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's Commons category is recorded as George William, Elector of Brandenburg[26].
- George William, Elector of Brandenburg's residence is recorded as Berlin[27].
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Origins and Family
George William, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Old Cölln[2]. He was born on November 3, 1595[3]. His father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. His mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].
Education
Educated at European University Viadrina[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1991[30] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18], a university[31], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[32], founded in 1506[33].
Career and Affiliations
George William, Elector of Brandenburg worked as an aristocrat[6]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[15], a historical position[34] and Duke of Prussia[16], a position[35].
Personal Life
George William, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11]. Children include Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg[12], an aristocrat[36], 1617–1676[37]; Frederick William of Brandenburg[13], an aristocrat[38], 1620–1688[39], of Holy Roman Empire[40], awarded the Order of the Garter[41]; and Hedwig Sophie of Brandenburg[14], a politician[42], 1623–1683[43], specialised in nobility[44]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[20], a Christian denominational family[45], founded in 1517[46] and Reformed Christianity[21], a Christian denominational family[47], founded in 1519[48].
Death and Burial
George William, Elector of Brandenburg died on December 1, 1640[5]. He passed away in Königsberg[4]. Burial took place at Königsberg Cathedral[8].
Why It Matters
George William, Elector of Brandenburg has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was George William, Elector of Brandenburg born?
Born in Old Cölln[2], George William, Elector of Brandenburg…
Where did George William, Elector of Brandenburg die?
George William, Elector of Brandenburg died in Königsberg[4].
Who were George William, Elector of Brandenburg's parents?
George William, Elector of Brandenburg's father was John Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg[9]. George William, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Duchess Anna of Prussia[10].
Who was George William, Elector of Brandenburg married to?
George William, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses include Elizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate[11].
What did George William, Elector of Brandenburg do for work?
George William, Elector of Brandenburg worked as aristocrat[6].
Where did George William, Elector of Brandenburg go to school?
George William, Elector of Brandenburg was educated at European University Viadrina[17] and University of Frankfurt an der Oder[18].