George William, Elector of Brandenburg

About

Elector and Margrave of Brandenburg, Duke of Prussia

Quick Facts

Name: George William, Elector of Brandenburg
Born: 1595-11-03
Died: 1640-12-01
Occupation: aristocrat
Birthplace: Cölln

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseElizabeth Charlotte of the Palatinate1616-07-24 — 1640-12-01

Family

FatherJohn Sigismund, Elector of Brandenburg
MotherDuchess Anna of Prussia
SiblingJoachim Sigismund von Brandenburg
SiblingMaria Eleonora of Brandenburg
SiblingCatherine of Brandenburg

Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.

Education

European University Viadrina
University of Frankfurt an der Oder

Sources & Credits

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