John George, Elector of Brandenburg

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Elector of Brandenburg and Regent of the Electorate of Saxony

Quick Facts

Name: John George, Elector of Brandenburg
Born: 1525-09-11
Died: 1598-01-18
Occupation: Catholic priest / Catholic bishop
Birthplace: Cölln

Relationships

Spouses & partners

SpouseSophie of Legnica1545-02-15 — 1546-02-06
SpouseSabina of Brandenburg-Ansbach1548-02-12 — 1575-11-02
SpouseElisabeth of Anhalt1577-10-06 — 1598-01-18

Family

FatherJoachim II Hector, Elector of Brandenburg
MotherMagdalena of Saxony
SiblingElisabeth Magdalene von Brandenburg
SiblingBarbara of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brieg
SiblingHedwig of Brandenburg, Duchess of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel

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

Languages

Native language

German

Spoken, written or signed

German

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q505918 ↗
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Facts retrieved 30 Oct 2026, 18:16 UTC.