Rudolf II

Elector of Saxony and Duke of Saxe-Wittenberg
Person human Q566714
Rudolf II
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Rudolf II

Summary

Rudolf II is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1307[2]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[3]. He died on December 6, 1370[4]. He worked as an aristocrat[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf II died in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[3].
  • Rudolf II was born on January 1, 1307[2].
  • Rudolf II died on December 6, 1370[4].
  • Rudolf II is buried at Castle Church, Wittenberg[7].
  • Rudolf II's father was Rudolf I[8].
  • Rudolf II's mother was Kunigunde of Poland[9].
  • Rudolf II was married to Elisabeth von Lindau-Ruppin[10].
  • Among Rudolf II's spouses was Elisabeth von Hessen[11].
  • A child of Rudolf II was Albrecht von Sachsen-Wittenberg[12].
  • A child of Rudolf II was Elisabeth von Sachsen-Wittenberg[13].
  • Rudolf II worked as an aristocrat[5].
  • Rudolf II held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[14].
  • Rudolf II is recorded as male[15].
  • Rudolf II's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Rudolf II's family is recorded as House of Ascania (Saxony-Wittenberg branch)[17].
  • Rudolf II's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Rudolf II's Commons category is recorded as Rudolph II, Duke of Saxe-Wittenberg[19].
  • Rudolf II's given name is recorded as Rudolf[20].
  • Rudolf II's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Rudolf II's sibling is recorded as Elisabeth of Saxe-Wittenberg[22].
  • Rudolf II's sibling is recorded as Agnes of Saxe-Wittenberg[23].
  • Rudolf II's sibling is recorded as Beatrix of Saxe-Wittenberg[24].
  • Rudolf II's sibling is recorded as Otto, Duke of Saxony[25].
  • Rudolf II's sibling is recorded as Wenceslas I[26].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf II was born on January 1, 1307[2]. His father was Rudolf I[8]. His mother was Kunigunde of Poland[9].

Career and Affiliations

Rudolf II worked as an aristocrat[5]. He held the position of Prince-Elector of Saxony[14].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elisabeth von Lindau-Ruppin[10] and Elisabeth von Hessen[11], of Germany[27]. Children include Albrecht von Sachsen-Wittenberg[12] and Elisabeth von Sachsen-Wittenberg[13].

Death and Burial

Rudolf II died on December 6, 1370[4]. He passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[3]. He is buried at Castle Church, Wittenberg[7].

Why It Matters

Rudolf II ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where did Rudolf II die?

Rudolf II passed away in Lutherstadt Wittenberg[3].

Who were Rudolf II's parents?

Rudolf II's father was Rudolf I[8]. Rudolf II's mother was Kunigunde of Poland[9].

Who was Rudolf II married to?

Rudolf II's spouses include Elisabeth von Lindau-Ruppin[10] and Elisabeth von Hessen[11].

What did Rudolf II do for work?

Rudolf II worked as aristocrat[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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