John George, Elector of Brandenburg

Elector of Brandenburg and Regent of the Electorate of Saxony
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John George, Elector of Brandenburg
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John George, Elector of Brandenburg

Summary

John George, Elector of Brandenburg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Old Cölln[2]. He was born on September 11, 1525[3]. He died in Old Cölln[4]. He died on January 18, 1598[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg was born in Old Cölln[2].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg died in Old Cölln[4].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg was born on September 11, 1525[3].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg died on January 18, 1598[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin Cathedral[9].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Sophie of Legnica[12].
  • Among John George, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses was Sabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach[13].
  • Among John George, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses was Elisabeth of Anhalt[14].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg[15].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Erdmuthe of Brandenburg[16].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Anna Maria of Brandenburg[17].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Sophie of Brandenburg[18].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[19].
  • A child of John George, Elector of Brandenburg was Magdalene of Brandenburg[20].
  • German was John George, Elector of Brandenburg's native language[21].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[22].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg is recorded as male[24].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's family is recorded as House of Hohenzollern[26].
  • John George, Elector of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as Prince-Elector[27].

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Origins and Family

John George, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Old Cölln[2]. He was born on September 11, 1525[3]. His father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. His mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11]. German was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. John George, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sophie of Legnica[12], 1525–1546[28]; Sabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach[13], a ruler[29], 1529–1575[30]; and Elisabeth of Anhalt[14], an aristocrat[31], 1563–1607[32]. Children include Joachim Frederick, Elector of Brandenburg[15], an apostolic administrator[33], 1546–1608[34], of Margraviate of Brandenburg[35]; Erdmuthe of Brandenburg[16], an aristocrat[36], 1561–1623[37], of Germany[38]; Anna Maria of Brandenburg[17], an aristocrat[39], 1567–1618[40]; Sophie of Brandenburg[18], a politician[41], 1568–1622[42]; Christian, Margrave of Brandenburg-Bayreuth[19], a ruler[43], 1581–1655[44], specialised in politics[45]; and Magdalene of Brandenburg[20], an aristocrat[46], 1582–1616[47], of Germany[48]. John George, Elector of Brandenburg's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

John George, Elector of Brandenburg died on January 18, 1598[5]. He passed away in Old Cölln[4]. Burial took place at Berlin Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

John George, Elector of Brandenburg has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was John George, Elector of Brandenburg born?

John George, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Old Cölln[2].

Where did John George, Elector of Brandenburg die?

John George, Elector of Brandenburg died in Old Cölln[4].

Who were John George, Elector of Brandenburg's parents?

John George, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg[10]. John George, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Magdalena of Saxony[11].

Who was John George, Elector of Brandenburg married to?

John George, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses include Sophie of Legnica[12], Sabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach[13], and Elisabeth of Anhalt[14].

What did John George, Elector of Brandenburg do for work?

John George, Elector of Brandenburg worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

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  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Sex or gender male
    Spouse Sophie of Legnica, Sabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Elisabeth of Anhalt
    Owner of Jagdschloss Letzlingen
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