Henry IV

Duke of Saxony
Person human Q719501
Henry IV
Lucas Cranach d.Ä. · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Henry IV

Summary

Henry IV is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on +1473-03-16T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on +1541-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dresden[2], Henry IV…
  • Henry IV died in Dresden[4].
  • Henry IV was born on +1473-03-16T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henry IV died on +1541-08-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[8].
  • Henry IV's father was Albert III, Duke of Saxony[9].
  • Henry IV's mother was Sidonie of Poděbrady[10].
  • Henry IV was married to Catherine of Mecklenburg[11].
  • A child of Henry IV was Sibylle of Saxony[12].
  • A child of Henry IV was Emilie of Saxony[13].
  • A child of Henry IV was Sidonie of Saxony[14].
  • A child of Henry IV was Maurice of Saxony[15].
  • A child of Henry IV was Severinus of Saxony[16].
  • A child of Henry IV was Augustus, Elector of Saxony[17].
  • Henry IV held citizenship in Albertine Duchy of Saxony (1485-1547)[18].
  • German was Henry IV's native language[19].
  • Henry IV's professions included ruler[6].
  • Henry IV's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
  • Henry IV's image is recorded as Lucas Cranach d.Ä. - Bildnis Herzog Heinrich des Frommen von Sachsen.jpg[21].
  • Henry IV's image is recorded as Lucas Cranach the Elder - Duke Henry the Pious - Google Art Project.jpg[22].
  • Henry IV is recorded as male[23].
  • Henry IV's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Henry IV's family is recorded as House of Wettin[25].
  • Henry IV's family is recorded as Albertine branch[26].
  • Henry IV's coat of arms image is recorded as Armoiries Saxe.svg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dresden[2], Henry IV… he was born on +1473-03-16T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Albert III, Duke of Saxony[9]. His mother was Sidonie of Poděbrady[10]. German was his native language[19].

Career and Affiliations

Henry IV's professions included ruler[6].

Personal Life

Henry IV was married to Catherine of Mecklenburg[11]. Children include Sibylle of Saxony[12], an aristocrat[28], 1515–1592[29]; Emilie of Saxony[13], a ruler[30], 1516–1591[31]; Sidonie of Saxony[14], an aristocrat[32], 1518–1575[33]; Maurice of Saxony[15], a military personnel[34], 1521–1553[35], of Electorate of Saxony[36]; Severinus of Saxony[16], 1522–1533[37]; and Augustus, Elector of Saxony[17], a ruler[38], 1526–1586[39]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].

Death and Burial

Henry IV died on +1541-08-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. Burial took place at Freiberg Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Henry IV ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Henry IV born?

Henry IV's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Henry IV die?

Henry IV died in Dresden[4].

Who were Henry IV's parents?

Henry IV's father was Albert III, Duke of Saxony[9]. Henry IV's mother was Sidonie of Poděbrady[10].

Who was Henry IV married to?

Henry IV's spouses include Catherine of Mecklenburg[11].

What did Henry IV do for work?

Henry IV worked as ruler[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Sächsische Biografie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . 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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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