Rudolf I

Duke of Saxe-Wittenberg and first Elector of Saxony
Person human Q699820
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Rudolf I

Summary

Rudolf I is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. He was born on 1284[3]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. He died on March 12, 1356[5]. He worked as an aristocrat[6] and Prince-Elector[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf I's place of birth was Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].
  • Rudolf I passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].
  • Rudolf I was born on 1284[3].
  • Rudolf I was born on January 1, 1280[9].
  • Rudolf I died on March 12, 1356[5].
  • Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg[10].
  • Rudolf I's father was Albert II, Duke of Saxony[11].
  • Rudolf I's mother was Agnes of Habsburg[12].
  • Rudolf I was married to Kunigunde of Poland[13].
  • Among Rudolf I's spouses was Agnes von Lindau-Ruppin[14].
  • Among Rudolf I's spouses was Judith von Brandenburg[15].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Rudolf II[16].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Wenceslas I[17].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Otto, Duke of Saxony[18].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Elisabeth of Saxe-Wittenberg[19].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Agnes of Saxe-Wittenberg[20].
  • A child of Rudolf I was Beatrix of Saxe-Wittenberg[21].
  • Rudolf I's professions included aristocrat[6].
  • Rudolf I worked as a Prince-Elector[7].
  • Rudolf I held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[22].
  • Rudolf I held the position of duke[23].
  • Rudolf I is recorded as male[24].
  • Rudolf I's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Rudolf I's family is recorded as House of Ascania (Saxony-Wittenberg branch)[26].
  • Rudolf I's noble title is recorded as duke[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf I was born in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include 1284[3] and January 1, 1280[9]. His father was Albert II, Duke of Saxony[11]. His mother was Agnes of Habsburg[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aristocrat[6] and Prince-Elector[7]. Positions held include Prince-Elector of Saxony[22], a historical position[28], founded in 1356[29] and duke[23], a noble title[30].

Personal Life

Spouses include Kunigunde of Poland[13], 1295–1331[31]; Agnes von Lindau-Ruppin[14]; and Judith von Brandenburg[15]. Children include Rudolf II[16], an aristocrat[32], 1307–1370[33]; Wenceslas I[17], an aristocrat[34], 1337–1388[35]; Otto, Duke of Saxony[18]; Elisabeth of Saxe-Wittenberg[19]; Agnes of Saxe-Wittenberg[20], 1310–1338[36]; and Beatrix of Saxe-Wittenberg[21], 1350–1345[37].

Death and Burial

Rudolf I died on March 12, 1356[5]. He died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4]. Burial took place at Castle Church, Wittenberg[10].

Why It Matters

Rudolf I ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (162 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf I born?

Rudolf I's place of birth was Lutherstadt Wittenberg[2].

Where did Rudolf I die?

Rudolf I died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[4].

Who were Rudolf I's parents?

Rudolf I's father was Albert II, Duke of Saxony[11]. Rudolf I's mother was Agnes of Habsburg[12].

Who was Rudolf I married to?

Rudolf I's spouses include Kunigunde of Poland[13], Agnes von Lindau-Ruppin[14], and Judith von Brandenburg[15].

What did Rudolf I do for work?

Rudolf I worked as aristocrat[6] and Prince-Elector[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Geneological database Merkel-Zeller. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 19
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → aristocrat, Prince-Elector
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  5. 20w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Rudolf II, Wenceslas I, Otto, Duke of Saxony +9
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  6. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Rudolf II, Wenceslas I, Otto, Duke of Saxony +9
    Date of birth → +1284-00-00T00:00:00Z, +1280-01-01T00:00:00Z
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