Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg

Duke of Bavaria
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Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg

Summary

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg is a human[1]. Born in Rome[2], he… he was born on May 7, 1328[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 17, 1365[5]. He worked as a sovereign[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg was born in Rome[2].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg died in Berlin[4].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg was born on May 7, 1328[3].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg died on May 17, 1365[5].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg is buried at Grey Friars Monastery[8].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Louis IV of Bavaria[9].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[10].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Ingeborg of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg was married to Cunigunde of Poland[12].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's professions included sovereign[6].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of Prince-Elector[14].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg held the position of duke of Bavaria[15].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg is recorded as male[16].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's family is recorded as House of Wittelsbach[18].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's noble title is recorded as margrave[19].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's Commons category is recorded as Louis VI, Duke of Bavaria[20].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Louis[21].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Lluís[22].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's given name is recorded as Ludwig[23].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[25].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's sibling is recorded as Agnes of Bavaria[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Rome[2]. He was born on May 7, 1328[3]. His father was Louis IV of Bavaria[9]. His mother was Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[10].

Career and Affiliations

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg worked as a sovereign[6]. Positions held include Prince-Elector[14], a historical position[28] and duke of Bavaria[15], a hereditary title[29], in Duchy of Bavaria[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ingeborg of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11], 1340–1395[31] and Cunigunde of Poland[12], an Electress[32], 1335–1357[33].

Death and Burial

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg died on May 17, 1365[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Grey Friars Monastery[8].

Why It Matters

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg born?

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's place of birth was Rome[2].

Where did Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg die?

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg died in Berlin[4].

Who were Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's parents?

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's father was Louis IV of Bavaria[9]. Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's mother was Margaret II, Countess of Hainaut[10].

Who was Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg married to?

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg's spouses include Ingeborg of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11] and Cunigunde of Poland[12].

What did Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg do for work?

Louis II, Elector of Brandenburg worked as sovereign[6].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [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. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Agnes of Bavaria, Margaret of Bavaria, Duchess of Slavonia, Beatrice of Bavaria +7
    Father Louis IV of Bavaria
    Place of death Berlin
    Occupation
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