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  1. 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 [ edit ] 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 ...

  2. 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. His economies earned him the surname Oekonom (Steward) and made him popular with the nobility ...

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  3. Regencies of Joachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg and Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse (1543–1548), John Frederick I, Elector of Saxony (1543–1547) and Maurice, Elector of Saxony (1547–1548) In 1557, reunited Kulmbach to Ansbach once more. Left no descendants, and the Margraviates passed to sons of the Elector John George.

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  5. John George (1525 – 1598) Elector of Brandenburg Married firstly Princess Sophie of Legnica (ca. 1525 – 1546) daughter of Frederick II, Duke of Legnica, Brzeg, and Wohlau and secondly Margravine Sabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1529 – 1575), daughter of George, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach.

  6. 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. 3 January 1571 – 8 January 1598 ...

  7. Born: 1525 Died: 1598 (or '89) HM George I's Great-Great-Grandfather. HRE Charles VI's 3-Great Grandfather. Poss. Lady Diana's 11-Great Grandfather. PM Cameron's 12-Great Grandfather. HRH Albert II's 11-Great Grandfather. HM Margrethe II's 10-Great Grandfather. Boris Johnson's 11-Great Grandfather. `Red Baron' Richthofen's 9-Great Grandfather.

  8. Media in category "John George, Elector of Brandenburg". The following 26 files are in this category, out of 26 total. Johan Georges, Elector of Brandenburg (1525-1598), by Zacharias Wehme (circa 1550-1606).jpg 2,195 × 3,205; 5.16 MB. Andreas Riehl der Jüngere-Johann Georg-4728.jpg 2,924 × 5,028; 10.78 MB.

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