Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg

Duke of Saxe-Merseburg
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Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg
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Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg

Summary

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg is a human[1]. Born in Merseburg[2], he… he was born on September 2, 1661[3]. He passed away in Doberlug-Kirchhain[4]. He died on July 28, 1738[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg was born in Merseburg[2].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg passed away in Doberlug-Kirchhain[4].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg was born on September 2, 1661[3].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg died on July 28, 1738[5].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg died on July 28, 1739[8].
  • Burial took place at Merseburg Cathedral[9].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's father was Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg[10].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's mother was Christiana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[11].
  • Among Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's spouses was Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[12].
  • A child of Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg was Moritz von Sachsen-Spremberg[13].
  • A child of Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg was Christine Friederike von Sachsen-Spremberg[14].
  • A child of Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg was Gustav Magdalen von Sachsen-Spremberg[15].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg is recorded as male[16].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's Commons category is recorded as Henry, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg[19].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's given name is recorded as Henri[20].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Heinrich von Sachsen-Merseburg'}[21].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as Sibilla Maria of Saxony-Merseburg[22].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as Sophie Hedwig of Saxe-Merseburg[23].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as Christiane of Saxe-Merseburg[24].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as Christian II, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg[25].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as Philipp, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg-Lauchstädt[26].
  • Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's sibling is recorded as August, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg-Zörbig[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's place of birth was Merseburg[2]. He was born on September 2, 1661[3]. His father was Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg[10]. His mother was Christiana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[11].

Career and Affiliations

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg worked as an aristocrat[6].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's spouses was Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[12]. Children include Moritz von Sachsen-Spremberg[13], 1694–1695[28]; Christine Friederike von Sachsen-Spremberg[14], 1697–1722[29]; and Gustav Magdalen von Sachsen-Spremberg[15], 1699–1699[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 28, 1738[5] and July 28, 1739[8]. Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg passed away in Doberlug-Kirchhain[4]. He is buried at Merseburg Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg born?

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's place of birth was Merseburg[2].

Where did Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg die?

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg died in Doberlug-Kirchhain[4].

Who were Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's parents?

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's father was Christian I, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg[10]. Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's mother was Christiana of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg[11].

Who was Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg married to?

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg's spouses include Elisabeth of Mecklenburg-Güstrow[12].

What did Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg do for work?

Heinrich, Duke of Saxe-Merseburg worked as aristocrat[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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