William of Rosenberg

High Treasurer and High Burgrave of Bohemia (1535-1592)
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William of Rosenberg

Summary

William of Rosenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gallspach[2]. He was born on March 10, 1535[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on August 31, 1592[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William of Rosenberg's place of birth was Gallspach[2].
  • William of Rosenberg passed away in Prague[4].
  • William of Rosenberg was born on March 10, 1535[3].
  • William of Rosenberg was born on 1535[9].
  • William of Rosenberg died on August 31, 1592[5].
  • William of Rosenberg died on January 1, 1595[10].
  • Burial took place at Church of Saint Vitus[11].
  • William of Rosenberg's father was Jodock III of Rosenberg[12].
  • William of Rosenberg's mother was Anna z Rogendorfu[13].
  • Among William of Rosenberg's spouses was Anna Maria of Baden[14].
  • Among William of Rosenberg's spouses was Polyxena of Lobkovic[15].
  • William of Rosenberg was married to Katarzyna von Braunschweig-Kalenberg[16].
  • William of Rosenberg was married to Sophie of Brandenburg[17].
  • William of Rosenberg worked as a politician[6].
  • William of Rosenberg worked as a diplomat[7].
  • William of Rosenberg's field of work was politics[18].
  • William of Rosenberg's field of work was diplomacy[19].
  • William of Rosenberg held the position of Governor of the House of Rosenberg[20].
  • William of Rosenberg held the position of Supreme Burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia[21].
  • William of Rosenberg received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].
  • William of Rosenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].
  • William of Rosenberg is recorded as male[24].
  • William of Rosenberg's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • William of Rosenberg's family is recorded as House of Rožmberk[26].
  • William of Rosenberg's noble title is recorded as burgrave[27].

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Origins and Family

William of Rosenberg was born in Gallspach[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 10, 1535[3] and 1535[9]. His father was Jodock III of Rosenberg[12]. His mother was Anna z Rogendorfu[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and diplomat[7]. Fields of work include politics[18], an academic discipline[28] and diplomacy[19], an academic discipline[29]. Positions held include Governor of the House of Rosenberg[20], a title[30], founded in 1418[31] and Supreme Burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia[21], a position[32], founded in 1249[33].

Recognition

William of Rosenberg received the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Maria of Baden[14], 1562–1583[34]; Polyxena of Lobkovic[15], a lady-in-waiting[35], 1566–1642[36]; Katarzyna von Braunschweig-Kalenberg[16], 1534–1559[37]; and Sophie of Brandenburg[17], 1541–1564[38]. William of Rosenberg's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[23].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 31, 1592[5] and January 1, 1595[10]. William of Rosenberg passed away in Prague[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[39]. Burial took place at Church of Saint Vitus[11].

Why It Matters

William of Rosenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was William of Rosenberg born?

William of Rosenberg was born in Gallspach[2].

Where did William of Rosenberg die?

William of Rosenberg passed away in Prague[4].

Who were William of Rosenberg's parents?

William of Rosenberg's father was Jodock III of Rosenberg[12]. William of Rosenberg's mother was Anna z Rogendorfu[13].

Who was William of Rosenberg married to?

William of Rosenberg's spouses include Anna Maria of Baden[14], Polyxena of Lobkovic[15], Katarzyna von Braunschweig-Kalenberg[16], and Sophie of Brandenburg[17].

What did William of Rosenberg do for work?

William of Rosenberg worked as politician[6] and diplomat[7].

What awards did William of Rosenberg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [26] . wikidata.org.
  14. [27] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [39] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2h ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Gallspach
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