Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg

Duke of Jülich-Berg and Count of Ravensberg
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Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg

Summary

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg is a human[1]. He was born on 1417[2]. He died in Burg Lülsdorf[3]. He died on August 19, 1475[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6]

Key Facts

  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg died in Burg Lülsdorf[3].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was born on 1417[2].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg died on August 19, 1475[4].
  • Burial took place at Altenberg Abbey, Odenthal[7].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's father was William VIII of Jülich, Count of Ravensberg[8].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's mother was Adelheid of Tecklenburg[9].
  • Among Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's spouses was Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10].
  • A child of Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was William III, Duke of Jülich-Berg[11].
  • A child of Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was Gerhard von Jülich[12].
  • A child of Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was Adolf von Jülich[13].
  • A child of Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was Anne von Jülich[14].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[15].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's professions included aristocrat[5].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg[19].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's given name is recorded as Gérard[20].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's described by source is recorded as Neue Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's described by source is recorded as Regesta Imperii[23].
  • Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was born on 1417[2]. His father was William VIII of Jülich, Count of Ravensberg[8]. His mother was Adelheid of Tecklenburg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's professions included aristocrat[5].

Personal Life

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg was married to Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10]. Children include William III, Duke of Jülich-Berg[11], an aristocrat[25], 1455–1511[26], of Holy Roman Empire[27]; Gerhard von Jülich[12]; Adolf von Jülich[13]; and Anne von Jülich[14], 1466–1533[28].

Death and Burial

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg died on August 19, 1475[4]. He passed away in Burg Lülsdorf[3]. He is buried at Altenberg Abbey, Odenthal[7].

Why It Matters

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg die?

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg died in Burg Lülsdorf[3].

Who were Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's parents?

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's father was William VIII of Jülich, Count of Ravensberg[8]. Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's mother was Adelheid of Tecklenburg[9].

Who was Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg married to?

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg's spouses include Sophie of Saxe-Lauenburg[10].

What did Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg do for work?

Gerhard VII, Duke of Jülich-Berg worked as aristocrat[5].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . deutsche-biographie.de. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Aliases
    Given name Gérard
    Described by source Neue Deutsche Biographie, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Regesta Imperii
    Mother Adelheid of Tecklenburg
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