Louis IV of Legnica

Duke of Brzeg since 1633 (together with his brothers until 1654), of Wołów (during 1653-1654 with his brothers) and Legnica since 1653 (until 1654 with his brothers, after this alone)
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Louis IV of Legnica

Summary

Louis IV of Legnica is a human[1]. Born in Brzeg[2], he… he was born on April 19, 1616[3]. He died in Legnica[4]. He died on November 24, 1663[5]. He worked as a feudatory[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Louis IV of Legnica was born in Brzeg[2].
  • Louis IV of Legnica died in Legnica[4].
  • Louis IV of Legnica was born on April 19, 1616[3].
  • Louis IV of Legnica was born on 1616[8].
  • Louis IV of Legnica was born on April 10, 1616[9].
  • Louis IV of Legnica died on November 24, 1663[5].
  • Louis IV of Legnica is buried at Saint John the Baptist church in Legnica[10].
  • Louis IV of Legnica is buried at Monumentum Piasteum[11].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's father was John Christian of Brieg[12].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's mother was Dorothea Sibylle of Brandenburg[13].
  • Among Louis IV of Legnica's spouses was Anne Sophie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow[14].
  • Louis IV of Legnica was married to Anne Sophie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow[15].
  • Louis IV of Legnica held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Louis IV of Legnica held citizenship in Duchy of Legnica[17].
  • Louis IV of Legnica worked as a feudatory[6].
  • Louis IV of Legnica was a member of Fruitbearing Society[18].
  • Louis IV of Legnica is recorded as male[19].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's family is recorded as Piast dynasty[21].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's Commons category is recorded as Louis IV, Duke of Legnica[22].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's given name is recorded as Louis[23].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's given name is recorded as Ludwig[24].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's given name is recorded as Ludwik[25].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's described by source is recorded as Polish Biographical Dictionary[26].
  • Louis IV of Legnica's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis IV of Legnica's place of birth was Brzeg[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 19, 1616[3], 1616[8], and April 10, 1616[9]. His father was John Christian of Brieg[12]. His mother was Dorothea Sibylle of Brandenburg[13].

Career and Affiliations

Louis IV of Legnica worked as a feudatory[6].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne Sophie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow[14], 1628–1666[28].

Death and Burial

Louis IV of Legnica died on November 24, 1663[5]. He died in Legnica[4]. Recorded place of burial include Saint John the Baptist church in Legnica[10] and Monumentum Piasteum[11].

Why It Matters

Louis IV of Legnica ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Louis IV of Legnica born?

Born in Brzeg[2], Louis IV of Legnica…

Where did Louis IV of Legnica die?

Louis IV of Legnica passed away in Legnica[4].

Who were Louis IV of Legnica's parents?

Louis IV of Legnica's father was John Christian of Brieg[12]. Louis IV of Legnica's mother was Dorothea Sibylle of Brandenburg[13].

Who was Louis IV of Legnica married to?

Louis IV of Legnica's spouses include Anne Sophie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow[14] and Anne Sophie von Mecklenburg-Güstrow[15].

What did Louis IV of Legnica do for work?

Louis IV of Legnica worked as feudatory[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . WikiTree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Retrieved . die-fruchtbringende-gesellschaft.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . WikiTree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Early Modern Letters Online. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of birth Brzeg
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  3. 10w ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Legnica
    Place of burial Saint John the Baptist church in Legnica, Monumentum Piasteum
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