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John George of Brandenburg ( German: Johann Georg von Brandenburg; 11 September 1525 – 8 January 1598) was a prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1571–1598). Early life. Born as a member of the House of Hohenzollern, he was the son of Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg, and his first wife Princess Magdalena of Saxony . Biography
- 3 January 1571 – 8 January 1598
- Magdalena of Saxony
Mar 15, 2024 · John George (born Sept. 11, 1525, Kölln an der Spree, Brandenburg—died Jan. 18, 1598, new style, Kölln an der Spree) was the elector of Brandenburg who in 1571 succeeded his father, Joachim II. Under his rule the divided electorate was reunited.
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Son of Elector John George. Received Kulmbach. In 1604 moved the capital of the Margraviate to Bayreuth. From 1604 on, Brandenburg-Kulmbach changed its name to Brandenburg-Bayreuth. John Sigismund Johann Sigismund: 8 November 1572: 18 July 1608 – 3 November 1619: 23 December 1619: Electorate of Brandenburg: Anna of Prussia 30 October 1594 ...
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John George of Brandenburg ( German: Johann Georg von Brandenburg; 11 September 1525 – 8 January 1598) was a prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1571–1598). Early life. Born as a member of the House of Hohenzollern, he was the son of Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg, and his first wife Princess Magdalena of Saxony . Biography
John George of Brandenburg ( German: Johann Georg von Brandenburg; 11 September 1525 – 8 January 1598) was a prince-elector of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1571–1598). John George. John George, Elector of Brandenburg (Oil on canvas by Lucas Cranach the Younger, 1564) Elector of Brandenburg. Reign.
House of Hohenzollern. Elector of Brandenburg and Regent of the Electorate of Saxony. Also known as John II George, Johann II Georg. Born on 21 September 1525 in Old Cölln. Died on 18 January 1598 in Old Cölln. See also: Wikipedia , Wikidata (Q505918) » See 6 coins.
John George, Elector of Brandenburg (1525-1598) c.1595 Description This is one of the series of forty-nine portrait miniatures (420431-420679; Royal Collection) of German and other forebears of the Hanoverian dynasty which were first recorded hanging in Queen Caroline's Closet at Kensington Palace by George Vertue in 1743.
