Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg

German noble
Person human Q66270
Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg
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Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg

Summary

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1441[2]. He passed away in Wismar[3]. He died on November 20, 1503[4]. He worked as a ruler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg died in Wismar[3].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was born on January 1, 1441[2].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg died on November 20, 1503[4].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg is buried at Doberan Abbey[7].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's father was Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[8].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's mother was Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg[9].
  • Among Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses was Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg[10].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Duke Heinrich V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Sophie of Mecklenburg[12].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Eric II, Duke of Mecklenburg[13].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Catherine of Mecklenburg[15].
  • A child of Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was Albrecht VII, Duke of Mecklenburg[16].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's professions included ruler[5].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg is recorded as male[18].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's family is recorded as House of Mecklenburg[20].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's noble title is recorded as duke[21].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's Commons category is recorded as Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg[22].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's given name is recorded as Magnus[23].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Magnus II. zu Mecklenburg'}[26].
  • Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's sibling is recorded as Albert VI, Duke of Mecklenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg was born on January 1, 1441[2]. His father was Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[8]. His mother was Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg[9].

Career and Affiliations

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg worked as a ruler[5].

Personal Life

Among Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses was Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg[10]. Children include Duke Heinrich V, Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[11], a ruler[28], 1479–1552[29]; Sophie of Mecklenburg[12], an aristocrat[30], 1481–1503[31]; Eric II, Duke of Mecklenburg[13], a university teacher[32], 1483–1508[33]; Anna of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14], a consort[34], 1485–1525[35], of Germany[36]; Catherine of Mecklenburg[15], a ruler[37], 1487–1561[38], of Albertine Duchy of Saxony (1485-1547)[39]; and Albrecht VII, Duke of Mecklenburg[16], a ruler[40], 1486–1547[41].

Death and Burial

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg died on November 20, 1503[4]. He died in Wismar[3]. He is buried at Doberan Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where did Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg die?

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg died in Wismar[3].

Who were Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's parents?

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's father was Henry IV, Duke of Mecklenburg[8]. Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's mother was Dorothea of Brandenburg, Duchess of Mecklenburg[9].

Who was Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg married to?

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg's spouses include Sophie of Pomerania, Duchess of Mecklenburg[10].

What did Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg do for work?

Magnus II, Duke of Mecklenburg worked as ruler[5].

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  2. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  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
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  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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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